Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies picks, predictions: Who wins NBA Playoffs series?
The No. 7 seed Los Angeles Lakers and No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies face off in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Which team will win the series and advance to the Western Conference semifinals?
Check out these picks and predictions for the NBA postseason series.
NBA Playoffs series picks, predictions: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Draft Kings: Lakers will win series vs. Grizzlies in 7 games
Grace McDermott writes: "The Lakers have more combined experience as a team — while that certainly isn’t everything, it does come in handy in the playoffs, especially with Morant in a potential downswing right now after his return from a personal absence. The Grizzlies will take it down to the line, but the Lakers, who have gone 9-2 in their last 11 games with their stars on the court, advance in seven."
Fansided: Take the Lakers in 7 games against Grizzlies
Peter Dewey writes: "James and Davis are going to be relentless at attacking the rim, and Austin Reaves has drawn a ton of fouls in the second half of the season as well. Ultimately, I think a healthy James and Davis win at least one series in this Western Conference. I think Memphis makes it close, but the Lakers win a decisive Game 7 because, well, they have LeBron James."
NBA Playoffs series odds: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Game odds
Sportsnaut: Grizzlies will beat Lakers in 6 games
Austin Konenski writes: The Grizzlies have officially arrived on the scene. The team has shown it is capable of beating the big teams in the Western Conference while Ja Morant is an elite player that is fully qualified to lead an organization to the NBA Finals. Morant has made some mistakes but the team closed out the regular season well. The Grizzlies are here and could be the favorites to make it out of the Western Conference."
Sporting News: Experts differ in Grizzlies vs. Lakers picks
Four of the site's seven experts are going with the Lakers to win the series, with three saying it will go seven games and one having Los Angeles winning the matchup in six games. Two writers pick the Grizzlies in seven games and the other is going with Memphis in six.
NBA Playoffs series schedules: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Daily TV schedule
NBA.com: Go with the Grizzlies in 6 games in series against Lakers
Michael C. Wright writes: "Los Angeles owns a puncher’s chance considering its talent level and experience against the Grizzlies’ relative youth. And it’s always unwise to bet against James. But it is Memphis’ time. This young, hungry squad has advanced a little further in each of its last two postseason berths, learning valuable lessons along the way to apply in this series."
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