Grizzlies And Lakers Final Injury Reports And Starting Lineups

The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers have finalized their injury reports and starting lineups.

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies are facing off in California for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.    

For the game, both teams have finalized their injury reports and starting lineups.

The Grizzlies have ruled out Steven Adams, Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia and Brandon Clarke. 

Meanwhile, Dennis Schroder, LeBron James and Anthony Davis have all been upgraded to available for the Lakers. 

NBA's official injury report 

The starting lineups for both teams have been relayed by Underdog NBA. 

Via Underdog NBA: "Lineup alert: Grizzlies will start Morant, Bane, Brooks, Jackson Jr., Tillman on Friday."

Lineup alert: Grizzlies will start Morant, Bane, Brooks, Jackson Jr., Tillman on Friday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) April 29, 2023

Via Underdog NBA: "Lineup alert: Lakers will start Russell, Reaves, James, Vanderbilt, Davis on Friday."

Lineup alert: Lakers will start Russell, Reaves, James, Vanderbilt, Davis on Friday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) April 29, 2023

The Lakers have a 3-2 lead in the series, so a victory in Game 6 would advance them to the second round of the NBA Playoffs.   

If the Grizzlies are able to avoid elimination, Game 7 will be back in Memphis on Sunday.   

They were able to win 116-99 in Game 5 on their home floor in Memphis.  

This is the second straight year that the Grizzlies have been the second seed in the Western Conference (they lost in the second round of the playoffs last season). 

As for the Lakers, they are the seventh seed but have one of the most talented rosters in the league. 

On the road, the Grizzlies are 16-27, while the Lakers have gone 25-18 in the 43 games they have hosted on their home floor. 

Whoever wins the series will face off against the Golden State Warriors or Sacramento Kings. 

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