The Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
After losing Game 2 on Wednesday, 103-93, Los Angeles has an opportunity to regain control of this series, as it is currently tied 1-1. It put forth an anemic offensive performance in Game 2, making just 41.2 percent of its shots, and its 93 points was its lowest scoring output of the season.
Anthony Davis shot just 4-of-14 and scored only 13 points, and the Lakers will need him to play like his usual self in order to get another win. They will also need more from their complementary players — D’Angelo Russell went just 2-of-11 on Wednesday, while Austin Reaves mustered only 12 points.
Plenty of eyes will be on LeBron James, after Dillon Brooks got in his face during Game 2, then dismissed him as “old” during the postgame press conference. How will the four-time MVP respond in what he called “the most important game of the series” — will he look to have a big scoring night, or will he simply try to get his teammates going?
How to watch
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: April 22, 2023
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet
- Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)
Lakers versus Grizzlies injury report
Grizzlies: Ja Morant (right hand soreness) is questionable and Steven Adams (right knee PCL sprain), Brandon Clarke (left Achilles tear) and Jake LaRavia (right calf soreness) are out.
Lakers: Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury), LeBron James (right foot soreness) and Dennis Schröder (right Achilles soreness) are probable.
Probable starting lineups
Grizzlies
- G – Ja Morant
- G – Desmond Bane
- C – Jaren Jackson Jr.
- F – Dillon Brooks
- F – Xavier Tillman Sr.
Lakers
- G – D’Angelo Russell
- G – Austin Reaves
- C – Anthony Davis
- F – Jarred Vanderbilt
- F – LeBron James
