The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Memphis Grizzlies for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
After snatching Game 4 in overtime, 117-111, and taking a 3-1 series lead, the Lakers can conclude matters here and now. They will have to do so in front of the Grizzlies’ home fans and against a team that is feisty and chippy, not to mention dirty according to some.
Ja Morant was held in check for the second time in the three games he has played in this series (he missed Game 2 due to a hand injury), as he shot just 8-of-24 on Monday. However, fellow backcourt starter Desmond Bane kept Memphis in the contest with 36 points.
How to watch
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: April 26, 2023
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT, Spectrum SportsNet
- Live Stream: Sling TV (watch for free)
Lakers versus Grizzlies injury report
Lakers: Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury), LeBron James (right foot soreness) and Dennis Schröder (right Achilles soreness) are probable.
Grizzlies: Steven Adams (right knee PCL sprain), Brandon Clarke (left Achilles tear) and Jake LaRavia (right calf soreness) are out.
Probable starting lineups
Lakers
- G – D’Angelo Russell
- G – Austin Reaves
- C – Anthony Davis
- F – Jarred Vanderbilt
- F – LeBron James
Grizzlies
- G – Ja Morant
- G – Desmond Bane
- C – Jaren Jackson Jr.
- F – Dillon Brooks
- F – Xavier Tillman Sr.
