Lakers News: Starters Announced For Possible Closeout Game 5
Tonight, your Los Angeles Lakers will once again host a full compliment of healthy players in FedEx Forum, where they hope to close out the Memphis Grizzlies in their ongoing best-of-seven first round playoff series.
Thus, LA will trot out its familiar first five at 4:30 p.m. PT: D'Angelo Russell will run the point, shooting guard Austin Reaves will join him in the team's backcourt, All-Star small forward LeBron James, power forward Jarred Vanderbilt, and center Anthony Davis.
Per the league's latest injury report, however, the Memphis Grizzlies will not be so fortunate, as we know.
Normal starting center Steven Adams remains sidelined for the season with his right knee PCL sprain, backup power forward/center Brandon Clarke is out as he continues to recuperate from his left Achilles tear, and rookie combo forward Jake LaRavia will miss his fifth straight playoff game with that sore right calf.
LA ostensibly has a major health advantage, which -- in combination with its current 3-1 series lead -- would suggest it's firmly in the driver's seat when it comes to this series. Be it tonight or in Game 6 or Game 7, the Lakers are going to move on, one way or another.
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