With their backs against the wall in Game 5, the Grizzlies kept their season alive to force Game 6 against the Lakers.
In Game 5, Memphis used a 19-2 run in the third quarter to pull away from LA, leading by as many as 25 points before ultimately earning a 116-99 win. The Grizzlies' backcourt duo of Desmond Bane and Ja Morant scored a combined 64 points on 25-of-47 shooting as they earned a win in front of their home fans.
Now, the series shifts back to Los Angeles, where the Lakers are 2-0 in this series.
As LA seeks its first series win since the 2020 NBA "Bubble," it hopes to get big performances from both Anthony Davis and LeBron James, who have seemingly taken turns dominating in these playoffs. In Game 5, Davis finished with 31 points and 19 rebounds, but James was limited to 15 points on 29.4 percent shooting.
Can LA's duo get in sync to move on to the next round, or will Memphis stave off elimination once again to force a decisive Game 7? The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know in order to tune into Game 6.
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What time is Lakers vs. Grizzlies today?
- Date: Friday, April 28
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game 6 will tip off shortly after 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. local time) from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
What channel is Lakers vs. Grizzlies on?
- Date: Friday, April 28
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Grizzlies will be broadcast on ESPN. Viewers in the United States can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs Grizzlies odds
The Lakers enter Friday's Game 6 as 5.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies.
| Lakers | Grizzlies | |
| Spread | -5.5 | +5.5 |
| Moneyline | -200 | +165 |
For the full market check out BetMGM.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies schedule
The first-round series between the Lakers and Grizzlies returns to Los Angeles for Game 6. If Memphis forces a Game 7, it would come on Sunday, April 30.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
| April 16 | Game 1 | Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112 | ABC |
| April 19 | Game 2 | Grizzlies 103, Lakers 93 | TNT |
| April 22 | Game 3 | Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101 | ESPN |
| April 24 | Game 4 | Lakers 117, Grizzlies 111 | TNT |
| April 26 | Game 5 | Grizzlies 116, Knicks 99 | TNT |
| April 28 | Game 6 | 10:30 p.m. at Lakers | ESPN |
| April 30 | Game 7* | TBD at Grizzlies | TBD |
*If necessary
