The Los Angeles Lakers look to keep it rolling against the Memphis Grizzlies as Game 4 goes down Monday night on the West coast.
L.A. re-took the series lead Saturday in a statement win in which the Lakers sold out a playoff game for the first time in a decade. The final was 111-101 L.A, but the Lakers cruised in the second half after going up 35-9 in the first quarter and holding Memphis to 37 first half points.
Ja Morant returned for the Grizzlies after missing Game 2 and was the lone reason why this one ended close. Morant finished with a game-high 45 points and scored 22 straight for Memphis in the fourth quarter. But it was too little too late and the Lakers are now up 2-1 in the series.
Tip-off Monday night at Crypto.com Arena begins at 10 p.m. EDT with the Lakers a five-point favourite at home and the total at 220.5 on the NBA odds.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
The under hit for the second straight time this series, with the loser again hovering right around 100 points. Both of these clubs averaged about 117 points a game this season but the defence has been tighter come playoff time — Memphis is averaging 105 points a game and L.A. 110.
Saturday’s loss made Memphis 1-7 in their last eight road games against the Lakers. Memphis is also now 1-4 ATS in their last five on the road, and 2-6 ATS in their last eight overall. The game winner has covered all three times in this series. The Lakers are 7-1 in their last eight at home.
Memphis Grizzlies
Prior to Game 3, Dillon Brooks put a target on himself by calling out LeBron’s age and inability to score 40 points. LeBron didn’t get to that milestone in Game 3, but Brooks had himself a real tough night going three for 13 from the field and getting ejected for a groin strike on LeBron.
Morant was outstanding in the losing effort with 45 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds. The Grizzlies star guard finished six for 10 from three-point range too, while the rest of the Grizzlies shot a combined seven for 29 from deep. The Grizzlies got little production from their bench, getting outscored by L.A.’s subs 25-12. Right now it’s the offensive depth that’s the difference.
Los Angeles Lakers
It was an Anthony Davis kind of tilt for L.A. in Game 3 as the big man went off for a team-high 31 while collecting 17 rebounds. Davis and fellow big Jarred Vanderbilt also each swatted away three Grizzlies shots. James was productive behind Davis, scoring 25 and adding nine rebounds.
L.A. had five players reach at least 13 points in the win, once again emphasizing how important the scoring outside of Davis and LeBron has been. Rui Hachimura has scored at will this series, putting up another 16 off the bench in Game 3 after 29- and 20-point outings to start the series. When L.A. has this group of scorers all clicking, they’re a legit contender.
Game 4 Prediction: Who Will Win Grizzlies vs. Lakers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 21 Apr 1:22pm | MEM | -13.5 -111 | O +150.5 -145 |
| Closing 25 Apr 2:01am | MEM | -4.5 -110 | O +224 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
| Points |
26.16 |
| Assists |
8.08 |
| Rebounds |
11.55 |
| FG% |
65.6 |
| Steals |
3 |
| Blocks |
3 |
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
24.6 |
| Assists |
7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
53.3 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
26.16 |
| Assists |
8.08 |
| Rebounds |
11.55 |
| FG% |
65.6 |
| Steals |
3 |
| Blocks |
3 |
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
24.6 |
| Assists |
7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
53.3 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
Injuries
Luke Kennard (SG)
Desmond Bane (SG)
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Tyus Jones (PG)
Santi Aldama (PF)
Xavier Tillman (PF)
Luke Kennard (SG)
Jake LaRavia (SF)
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Vince Williams Jr. (SG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Luke Kennard (SG) | Out Fri | Shoulder - 26 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Kennard is tending to a left shoulder injury, and he will not lace up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Lakers. |
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| Desmond Bane (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Bane is bothered by left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Lakers. |
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| Dillon Brooks (SG) | Prob Sun | Groin - 08 / 04 / 23 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Brooks is laid up with right groin soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Tyus Jones (PG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 08 / 04 / 23 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Jones is nursing left foot soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status against the Lakers for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Santi Aldama (PF) | Prob Sun | Elbow - 05 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Aldama is battling left elbow soreness, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Lakers. |
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| Xavier Tillman (PF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Tillman sat out the last game with right ankle soreness, but it is likely that he will dress for Friday's contest against the Bucks. |
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| Luke Kennard (SG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Kennard missed the previous game with right ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will take on the Bucks on Friday. |
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| Jake LaRavia (SF) | Out indefinitely | Calf - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 5-5 | + - |
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LaRavia is sidelined with right calf soreness, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established. |
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| Dillon Brooks (SG) | Prob Wed | Hip - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 5-5 | + - |
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Brooks was held out of the last game due to right hip soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Pelicans on Wednesday. |
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| Vince Williams Jr. (SG) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 02 / 04 / 23 | 4-7 | 5-6 | + - |
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Williams is nursing right shoulder soreness, leaving his status Sunday against the Bulls up in the air. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 | 6-3 | 6-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 21 Apr 1:22pm MEM -13.5 -111 O +150.5 -145 Closing 25 Apr 2:01am MEM -4.5 -110 O +224 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
Points 26.16
Assists 8.08
Rebounds 11.55
FG% 65.6
Steals 3
Blocks 3
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 24.6
Assists 7
Rebounds 8
FG% 53.3
Steals 1.8
Blocks 2
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 26.16
Assists 8.08
Rebounds 11.55
FG% 65.6
Steals 3
Blocks 3
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 24.6
Assists 7
Rebounds 8
FG% 53.3
Steals 1.8
Blocks 2
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
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Injuries
Luke Kennard (SG)
Out Fri Shoulder - 26 / 04 / 23Desmond Bane (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Dillon Brooks (SG)
Prob Sun Groin - 08 / 04 / 23Tyus Jones (PG)
Prob Sun Foot - 08 / 04 / 23Santi Aldama (PF)
Prob Sun Elbow - 05 / 04 / 23Xavier Tillman (PF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23Luke Kennard (SG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23Jake LaRavia (SF)
Out indefinitely Calf - 04 / 04 / 23Dillon Brooks (SG)
Prob Wed Hip - 03 / 04 / 23Vince Williams Jr. (SG)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 02 / 04 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Luke Kennard (SG) Out Fri Shoulder - 26 / 04 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Kennard is tending to a left shoulder injury, and he will not lace up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Lakers.
Desmond Bane (SG) Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 3-4 3-4 + - Bane is bothered by left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Lakers.
Dillon Brooks (SG) Prob Sun Groin - 08 / 04 / 23 3-4 3-4 + - Brooks is laid up with right groin soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Tyus Jones (PG) Prob Sun Foot - 08 / 04 / 23 3-4 3-4 + - Jones is nursing left foot soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status against the Lakers for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Santi Aldama (PF) Prob Sun Elbow - 05 / 04 / 23 3-6 4-5 + - Aldama is battling left elbow soreness, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Lakers.
Xavier Tillman (PF) Prob Fri Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 3-6 4-5 + - Tillman sat out the last game with right ankle soreness, but it is likely that he will dress for Friday's contest against the Bucks.
Luke Kennard (SG) Prob Fri Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 3-6 4-5 + - Kennard missed the previous game with right ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will take on the Bucks on Friday.
Jake LaRavia (SF) Out indefinitely Calf - 04 / 04 / 23 3-7 5-5 + - LaRavia is sidelined with right calf soreness, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established.
Dillon Brooks (SG) Prob Wed Hip - 03 / 04 / 23 3-7 5-5 + - Brooks was held out of the last game due to right hip soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Vince Williams Jr. (SG) Ques Sun Shoulder - 02 / 04 / 23 4-7 5-6 + - Williams is nursing right shoulder soreness, leaving his status Sunday against the Bulls up in the air.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 4-2 4-2 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 5-2 4-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 5-3 5-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 6-3 6-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.