What time is Lakers vs. Grizzlies tonight? TV schedule, channel to watch Game 5 of 2023 NBA Playoffs series

Scott Rafferty

What time is Lakers vs. Grizzlies tonight? TV schedule, channel to watch Game 5 of 2023 NBA Playoffs series image

It's win-or-go-home time for the Grizzlies.

Led by a 22-point, 20-rebound double-double from LeBron James, the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies in overtime in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead. Los Angeles is now one win away from knocking Memphis out of the playoffs and advancing to the second round.

The series returns to Memphis for Game 5. The Grizzlies were a different team at home this season, posting a 35-6 record at the FedExForum compared to a 16-25 mark on the road.

Will the Grizzlies extend the series on their home court? Here's everything you need to know to watch Game 5.

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What time is Lakers vs. Grizzlies tonight?

  • Date: Wednesday, April 26
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

Game 5 between the Lakers and Grizzlies will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 26.

The game will be played at the FedExForum in Memphis.

What channel is Lakers vs. Grizzlies on?

  • Date: Wednesday, April 26
  • TV channel: TNT
  • Live stream: Sling TV

Game 5 between the Lakers and Grizzlies will air on TNT. Viewers can stream the game on Sling TV.

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Lakers vs. Grizzlies odds

The Grizzlies enter Game 5 against the Lakers as 3.5-point favorites.

  Lakers Grizzlies
Spread +3.5 -3.5
Moneyline +145 -175

For the full market, check out BetMGM.

Lakers vs. Grizzlies schedule

The first-round series between the Lakers and Grizzlies returns to Memphis for Game 5.

Here is the full schedule for the series:

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 7:30 p.m. at Grizzlies TNT
April 28 Game 6* TBD at Lakers TBD
April 30 Game 7* TBD at Grizzlies TBD

*If necessary

Scott Rafferty

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Scott Rafferty is an experienced NBA journalist who first started writing for The Sporting News in 2017. There are few things he appreciates more than a Nikola Jokic no-look pass, Klay Thompson heat check or Giannis Antetokounmpo eurostep. He's a member of the NBA Global team.