Will the Lakers punch their ticket to the next round?

The sixth matchup between Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies can bring the decision in the series. The home side are 3-2 in front and would advance to the Western Conference semifinals with another win.

LA Lakers – statistics & current form

The Lakers could not convert the first match point in the series last time. However, the condition of the home side can be described as very stable in these weeks

Only four of the past 17 games were lost from LA’s point of view. In addition, the franchise from the West Coast can currently draw from a full complement of players and with players like LeBron James or Anthony Davis, the hosts have plenty of experience in their ranks.

Memphis Grizzlies – Statistics & current form

Memphis has been defeated twice in Los Angeles so far in the series. However, at least the last defeat was very close, as it came only after overtime.

Head coach Monty Williams will also be happy that his top guard Ja Morant is in great form despite a hand injury. The MIP of 2022 missed Game 2 of the series and still looked banged up in the fourth meeting with just 19 points, but recently put up 31 points again and also a double-double with ten rebounds.

LA Lakers – Memphis Grizzlies tip

For next night’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies, the tip and odds on more than 25.5 points by Desmond Bane are worth recommending. The shooting guard has been particularly efficient in scoring on the visitors’ side in the series lately.

The 24-year-old always recorded at least 33 points in the past two duels. With this, he has clearly improved compared to the somewhat bumpy start in the series against the Lakers with an average of 19 points within the first three games. Along with Ja Morant, Bane can be considered the strongest weapon in the Grizzlies’ offense at the moment.