The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-112 in bear country, thanks to Rui Hachimura, who proved he's a true X-factor in his sixth playoff game of his career (first with LA).
Hachimura came off the bench and dropped a team-high 29 points, taking over and shooting perfectly from the field during the third quarter.
Davis added 22 points before going out with an apparent right arm injury in the first half. Austin Reaves added 23 and LeBron James an additional 21 to carry the Lakers to victory.
Defensive Player of the Year finalist Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 31 points, while Desmond Bane added 22 and Ja Morant another 18. Dillon Brooks also added 15.
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Things have been very back and forth, win-loss-win-loss, for the Grizzlies since late March when their seven-game win streak ended to the Clippers. The flip-flop pattern broke Game 1, but the odds seem to be in the Grizzlies' favor for Wednesday.
Here's what you need to know to watch Lakers vs. Grizzlies in Game 2.
What time is Lakers vs. Grizzlies game 2?
- Date: Wednesday, April 19
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)
- Location: FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tenn.
Game 2 between the Lakers and Grizzlies will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. local time) on Wednesday from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.
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What channel is Lakers vs. Grizzlies on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 2 of the first-round playoff series between the Lakers and Grizzlies will be broadcast on TNT. Viewers can also live stream the game on Sling TV.
Sling TV is offering half off the first month for new subscribers. The two bundles that contain the ESPN family of networks and TNT are Orange and Orange+Blue, which both typically run $40/month before fees. For games on NBA TV, adding the Sports Extra package to your subscription will cost another $11 — local regional blackout restrictions apply.
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Lakers vs. Grizzlies odds
BetMGM listed the Lakers as slight favorites in Game 2. Both the Game 2 odds and series price will be one to monitor closely as more news emerges about the health and status of Ja Morant.
- Spread: Grizzlies +1.5 | Lakers -1.5
- Over/under: 225.5
- Moneyline: Grizzlies -115 | Lakers -105
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Lakers vs. Grizzlies schedule, TV channels
Game 2 of the seven-game series between the Lakers and Grizzlies will take place on Wednesday, April 19. This series is still being played in Memphis, and will shift to Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4. It will return to Tennessee for Game 5, if necessary.
Below is a full schedule for the Lakers vs. Grizzlies playoff series.
| Date | Game | Location/Result | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sun., April 16 | Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112 | ||
| Game 2 | Wed., April 19 | Lakers at Grizzlies | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 3 | Sat., April 22 | Grizzlies at Lakers | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Game 4 | Mon/, April 24 | Grizzlies at Lakers | TBD | TNT |
| Game 5* | Wed., April 26 | Lakers at Grizzlies | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6* | Fri., April 28 | Grizzlies at Lakers | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7* | Sun., April 30 | Lakers at Grizzlies | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary