7 Surprising Facts About Lakers vs Grizzlies That You Didn't Know

1. The Lakers' longest winning streak against the Grizzlies is 11 games, from 2007-2010.

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2. The Grizzlies' first-ever NBA game was against the Lakers in 1995, which they lost 110-96.

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3. The Lakers' longest winning streak against the Grizzlies is 11 games, from 2007-2010.

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4. The Grizzlies have only beaten the Lakers in Los Angeles six times in their history.

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5. The Lakers' longest winning streak against the Grizzlies is 11 games, from 2007-2010.

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6. The Grizzlies were originally located in Vancouver before moving to Memphis in 2001.

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7. The Grizzlies have made the playoffs 10 times in their history, while the Lakers have made it 60 times.

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