How to watch Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers Game 6 of ...

Up 3-2 in their first round series, the Los Angeles Lakers can end the Memphis Grizzlies’ season in Game 6 at home Friday night on ESPN at 10:30 p.m.

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After stealing home court advantage with a 128-112 Game 1 win in Memphis, the Lakers jumped out to a 3-1 series lead with a pair of wins on their own home court. That includes a Game 4 win that saw LeBron James became the oldest player to ever collect 20 rebounds. James finished with 22 points and 20 boards, his new single-game career high, as the Lakers pulled away for a 117-111 overtime victory. Memphis fended them off at home in Game 5, winning that one 116-99. This series has been memorable for the budding rivalry between one of the NBA’s oldest teams and one of the youngest, but the Lakers can make sure they are the ones writing the first chapter with a win Friday.

Who: Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers

When: Friday, April 28, 2023

Time: 10:30 p.m. Eastern.

Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles (20,000)

TV: ESPN

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Here is a Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game 6 preview from the Associated Press:

BOTTOM LINE

The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Memphis Grizzlies in game six. The Grizzlies won the last matchup 116-99 on April 26 led by 33 points from Desmond Bane, while Anthony Davis scored 31 points for the Lakers.

The Lakers have gone 27-25 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles has an 18-32 record against teams over .500.

The Grizzlies are 30-22 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis scores 116.9 points and has outscored opponents by 3.9 points per game.

TOP PERFORMERS

Lakers: Davis is averaging 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and two blocks for the Lakers. LeBron James is averaging 25.1 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists over the past 10 games for Los Angeles.

Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. is shooting 45.1% and averaging 18.8 points for the Grizzlies. Bane is averaging 2.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Memphis.

LAST 10 GAMES

Lakers: 7-3, averaging 118.4 points, 48.8 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 6.0 steals and 7.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.4 points per game.

Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 113.7 points, 46.6 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.2 points.

INJURIES

Lakers: Dennis Schroder: day to day (achilles), LeBron James: day to day (foot), Anthony Davis: day to day (foot).

Grizzlies: Steven Adams: out (knee), Brandon Clarke: out for season (achilles), Jake LaRavia: out (calf), Luke Kennard: day to day (shoulder).