The Los Angeles Lakers get another shot Friday night to close out their first-round series with the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 from Crypto.com Arena.
A 17-point Grizzlies victory in Game 5, the most lopsided game this series, could flip all the momentum too. The win was Memphis’ first this series with Ja Morant in the lineup and now all it takes is a road win to force a winner-take-all battle at the NBA’s hardest place to win. The good news for L.A. is they’re back home where they’re 2-0 and undefeated against Memphis all year, including the regular season.
Tip-off for Game 6 at Crypto.com Arena starts at 10:30 p.m. EDT with the Lakers a 4.5-point favourite to close out the series and the total at 218.5 on the NBA odds.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers NBA Betting Playoffs Odds
The winning team has covered the spread in every game played thus far. A combined 45-point fourth quarter put Game 5 under the total, making the under 3-2 this series. With that the under has now connected in 15 of the last 20 Grizzlies–Lakers matchups.
The Lakers come into Friday having won five straight at home, and eight of their last nine times hosting Memphis. The Grizzlies are 1-5 against the spread in their last six road games overall. Memphis is 14-28-1 ATS in road games this season. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven Friday home games and should have an electric crowd on their side in Game 6.
Memphis Grizzlies
Desmond Bane put forth another massive outing on the offensive side of the ball for Memphis in Game 5 with a game-high 33 points on 12 of 21 shooting from the field. Bane reached a double-double with 10 rebounds, while Ja Morant was right behind with a 31-point, 10-rebound night himself. The Grizzlies pulled away with a 26-2 fourth-quarter run.
The challenge for Memphis now becomes stealing one in L.A. If Bane and Morant can each go for 30-plus again the Grizzlies should be in a favourable spot, but another key in Memphis’ two wins this series has been defence. L.A. has finished under 100 points in both of the Grizzlies victories.
Los Angeles Lakers
Game 5 was by no means L.A.’s A-game, which is something they can use as motivation heading into Friday. The Lakers have shown this series they have the depth outside of Anthony Davis and LeBron James to contend with anyone, but it’s necessary to show up if they’re to come out as winners.
In Game 5 Davis led the club with 31 points but then had no other player finish above 17 points. LeBron was off his mark too, finishing with 15 points while shooting one for nine from three-point range. Davis and James both posted double-doubles in the losing effort, with Davis snatching a game-high 19 boards and James 10.
Game 6 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 27 Apr 8:41am | MEM | -4.5 -110 | O +219.5 -110 |
| Closing 27 Apr 8:41am | MEM | -4.5 -110 | O +219 -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 27 Apr 8:41am MEM -4.5 -110 O +219.5 -110 Closing 27 Apr 8:41am MEM -4.5 -110 O +219 -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.