I have zero interest on the spread here but the Grizzlies are playing the second of a back-to-back -- even if they didn't have to travel from LA (you don't think the Memphis players enjoyed the Los Angeles nightlife on Saturday?) -- and that's enough for me to back the Lakers. They are 0-2 with both losses at home so I'd guess it's almost desperation time for them even if AD and Dwight Howard have to brawl mid-game. I think Dwight was just irked he wasn't on the NBA's all-time 75 list. He probably should have been.

The Lakers are 0-2 and Russell Westbrook hasn’t been great. He’s a combined 10-for-28 from the field and he has eight turnovers compared to 13 assists. The Grizzlies dispatched the Cavaliers by 11 points in their season opener and the Clippers by six points on the road Saturday. While this is another road game, they are playing in the same arena, so travel won’t be an issue. They are an extremely deep team even with Dillon Brooks (hand/thigh) out, so don’t be surprised if they keep this close.

The Grizzlies are 2-0, playing with confidence and continuity. The Lakers are 0-2; nobody seems to understand their role and they are literally fighting during timeouts. How can you possibly lay six points here with LA? Take the dog and watch out for this year’s MVP... Ja Morant!