With an opportunity to advance to the West Semifinals, LeBron James and the Lakers failed to close out the Grizzlies in five games, setting up another closeout opportunity in Game 6.
In LA's loss, James wasn't exactly at his best, scoring just 15 points on 5-of-17 shooting from the field and committing five turnovers, all in the first half.
"Tonight I was s—," James said of his play in Game 5. "I'll be better in Game 6."
"It starts with me. Tonight I was not very good at all. My defense was pretty good. Offensively, I was not really good. So, we all got to do a better job helping one another."
James has been picking his spots in the series to make his impact felt, particularly during his late takeover during LA's overtime win in Game 4. With a hungry Grizzlies team again looking to stave off elimination, the Lakers may need one more Herculean effort from the 20-year vet.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Grizzlies, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is LeBron James playing vs. Grizzlies tonight?
James is not listed on the injury report and is expected to play in Game 6 vs. the Grizzlies.
For the series, James is averaging 22.0 points, 12.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists while averaging 38.2 minutes per game.
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
