The Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers are in a tremendous first round series in the2023 NBA Playoffs. Ja Morant’s squad appeared as a favorite to win the championship, but LeBron James has been extraordinary.
The memorable moments in this matchup just keep coming. Dillon Brooks criticizing James, Morant’s hand injury or the emergence of role players such asDesmond Bane,Austin Reaves or D’Angelo Russell. An epic battle.
So, the Grizzlies want to go all the way after last season’s disappointment in the playoffs of the NBA.Read here to find out what happens if Memphis lose to the Los Angeles Lakersin the first round.
NBA playoffs: What happens if the Grizzlieslose against the Lakersin the first round?
If the Grizzlieslose Game 6 today againstthe Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Memphis will be officially eliminated. Then, as the No.7seed in the West, Los Angeleswould advance to the Conference semifinals and their next rival would be theKingsor theWarriors.
The series are currently 3-2for the Lakers. One more loss for the Grizzlies and they’re out.In case the Lakersbeat the Grizzlies, there’s no other scenario for Los Angeles. They would have to face the winner of what’s been an amazing matchup betweenDe’Aaron FoxandStephen Curry.
As the Lakers are the No.7seed in theWestern Conference, theywouldn’t havehome-field advantagein the next round. It doesn’t matter the rival, Sacramento (No.3) or Golden State (No.6), Los Angeleswill only receive threeof seven games in the semifinals (if necessary). In fact, after the Timberwolves were eliminated by the Nuggets, the Lakers automatically became the worst seeded team alive in the West.