Lakers out to halt skid with Grizzlies in town for 2 games

Amid their worst stretch of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers will work on fixing their issues during back-to-back home games against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The first of those consecutive contests arrives Friday as the Lakers have lost four of their past five games, while the Grizzlies enter on a two-game skid.

The Lakers' most recent defeat was a 128-106 late collapse against the visiting Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Austin Reaves has been on an extended absence with a calf injury...