The seventh-seed Los Angeles Lakers have the Memphis Grizzlies on the cusp of elimination when they head back to Memphis for Game 5 Wednesday.
L.A. survived a close call Monday but powered through in overtime for a 117-111 victory in Game 4 behind a 22-point, 20-rebound night from LeBron James. The 4x NBA Champion and MVP also sent the game to overtime with a tying basket with under a second remaining. Memphis fell to 0-3 with Ja Morant in this series.
Tip-off at FedExForum starts at 7:30 p.m. EDT with Memphis a four-point favourite at home in the must-win spot, while the over-under is at 222 on the NBA odds.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
With a Lakers dub and cover in Game 4 the winner in every game in this series has also covered. The home team is 3-1 outright in this series with the lone road victory being L.A.’s in Game 1. That’s a rare feat in Memphis though as the Grizzlies finished with the most home wins in the regular season with 35.
The over hit thanks to overtime in Game 4, making the over-under split 2-2 this series. With regards to head-to-heads, 15 of these teams’ last 20 meetings have finished under the total but L.A. comes in having 10 of their last 13 overall go over and six of their last six road games finish over too. Eleven of the last 12 Lakers–Grizzlies bouts in Memphis have finished under.
Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron’s 22-point, 20-rebound performance was his first his 20-year career. And many were calling it a true “40” in response to Memphis’ Dillon Brooks’ infamous quotes about him not respecting James until he reaches that 40 mark. LeBron’s special night made up for a few duds from the field, namely Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura who went a combined six for 22 shooting.
D’Angelo Russell stepped up big for the Lakers in Game 4 too, scoring 17 points and draining some clutch threes before fouling out. It’s what’s made L.A. go this post-season; when some players aren’t at their best, the Lakers have the depth to make up for it and chug along.
Memphis Grizzlies
Brooks and Ja Morant declining to speak to media after Game 4 says a lot about where the Grizzlies are at right now. The Grizzlies don’t have answers for L.A.’s plethora of scorers and don’t possess the scoring depth to fire back. Desmond Bane did his best in Game 4 by scoring a game-high 36 points.
Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. had a 14-point, 14-rebound, and five-block night in Game 4 but beyond that that Memphis didn’t impress much. Brooks was four for 11 from the field and one for seven from deep, while Morant scored 19 points on 24 shot attempts. From here the key is Morant, and he may have to drag Memphis to a win.
Game 5 Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Grizzlies?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 25 Apr 9:46am | MEM | -3.5 -110 | O +221.5 -110 |
| Closing 27 Apr 2:51am | MEM | -9.5 -116 | O +165.5 -105 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
26.16 |
| Assists |
8.08 |
| Rebounds |
11.55 |
| FG% |
65.6 |
| Steals |
3 |
| Blocks |
3 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points |
24.6 |
| Assists |
7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
53.3 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
26.16 |
| Assists |
8.08 |
| Rebounds |
11.55 |
| FG% |
65.6 |
| Steals |
3 |
| Blocks |
3 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points |
24.6 |
| Assists |
7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
53.3 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
2 |
Injuries
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)
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)
Injuries
| 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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| 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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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 25 Apr 9:46am MEM -3.5 -110 O +221.5 -110 Closing 27 Apr 2:51am MEM -9.5 -116 O +165.5 -105 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 26.16
Assists 8.08
Rebounds 11.55
FG% 65.6
Steals 3
Blocks 3
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points 24.6
Assists 7
Rebounds 8
FG% 53.3
Steals 1.8
Blocks 2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 26.16
Assists 8.08
Rebounds 11.55
FG% 65.6
Steals 3
Blocks 3
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points 24.6
Assists 7
Rebounds 8
FG% 53.3
Steals 1.8
Blocks 2
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Injuries
Anthony 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 / 23Luke 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 / 23Injuries
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.
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.