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On Friday, the sixth game of the Grizzlies vs Lakers NBA Playoffs series will take place in Los Angeles, after the Grizzlies won the fifth game at home, extending the series for at least one more game. The Grizzlies must now win as visitors to have a chance at a seventh game back home, whereas the Lakers missed their chance to close the series, but they have already won twice as hosts.
Compared to their previous two games as visitors, the Grizzlies performed better in the fifth game, responding well to a Lakers run in the third quarter and creating an irreversible margin with a 26-2 partial score in six minutes. Desmond Bane scored 33 points, followed by Ja Morant with 31 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds.
In contrast, the Lakers played reactively and slower in the fifth game and missed the chance to close the series. Anthony Davis scored the most points with 31 and had 19 rebounds, while LeBron James had a less impressive performance, scoring only 15 points. Despite complementary contributions, including 18 bench points in total, the Lakers shot 40.2% from the field as a team.
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The sixth game is expected to be intense, and the atmosphere in Los Angeles could be a factor. The Grizzlies need to improve their consistency, while the Lakers require a full team performance, not just relying on LeBron James, who has plenty of experience playing decisive games in series.
This may be one of the most evenly matched games of the Playoffs. The Lakers have shown a growth in their performance, managing to put the series on their side. On the other hand, the Grizzlies will be looking to extend the series, but they will have to win this game in what will be a do or die game for the Grizzlies. Stay tuned for the outcome of this game in which the Los Angeles Lakers come in as favorites according to the oddsmakers.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Game Information
- Date: 04/28/2023
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.
- How to Watch Grizzlies vs Lakers : SPECSN
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Grizzlies vs Lakers Betting Lines
Grizzlies are +175 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $175. On the other side, Lakers are -210 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $48.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Grizzlies at a 36.36% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Lakers have 67.74% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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