The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies continues to heat up as they prepare for their second matchup of the season. Their previous playoff encounter ended with the Lakers winning in six games, but tensions have remained high since then.

Recent games have reignited the competitive spirit, especially with notable exchanges between LeBron James and Ja Morant, as well as Desmond Bane's jabs at James. While Morant expressed his disdain for the Lakers, James downplayed the rivalry, emphasizing the competitive nature of the game.