While the Lakers took control of the series against the Grizzlies on Monday with their Game 4 win to move up 3-1, they’re also well aware that the series is not over. The Lakers will have three shots to end the series, starting with a road trip to Memphis and including potentially another home game.
As the old adage goes, the close out game is the toughest one to win with the opponent in complete desperation mode to save their season, putting everything on the line. For the Lakers this season, that’s going to include a trip to what was statistically the toughest venue to win for road opponents this regular season in Memphis.