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Green was asked why it was important to have his children with him at the podium, but only got a sentence or two in before he was interrupted in a scene very familiar to anyone who has ever had a sibling. His son and daughter exchanged accusations of who was copying the other, and Draymond patiently said, "Tell him to stop copying you. ... OK, all right, one second, let papa finish, OK?"

Jarred Vanderbilt and Dennis Schröder talk about the challenges of guarding Steph Curry, the Steph/LeBron rivalry, and how this doesn't feel like a second round matchup.

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The Memphis Grizzlies talked a big game before Game 6. Desmond Bane even guaranteed that this series would return to Memphis for Game 7. But Bane and the Grizzlies were proven emphatically wrong on Friday. Less than two weeks after Dillon Brooks said he didn't respect anyone until they dropped 40 points on him, the Lakers blew the Grizzlies out by 40 to clinch the series, 125-85. They will face the winner of Sunday's Game 7 between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors in the second round. D'Angelo Russell led the way with 31 points, but LeBron James wasn't far off with 22. The story of the game was Anthony Davis, though, as he has played one of the best defensive games you'll ever see. His five blocks don't do justice to his dominance. The Grizzlies averaged 58.4 points in the paint per game this season, but were held to just 32 on Friday. It has been a remarkable all-around performance from the Lakers, and now the Grizzlies will have to go back to the drawing board as they plan for next season. Here are the biggest takeaways from Game 6:

James has averaged an impressive 22.2 points, 12.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.6 blocks per contest during the series. However, he shot just 5/17 from the field and 1/9 from the three-point range during Game 5. The Lakers had a chance to close out the Grizzlies but lost 116-99, so the series is now 3-2.

LeBron James has had better days at the office. With a golden opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals, the Lakers failed to get the job done in Game 5 vs. the Grizzlies, who extended the series with a convincing 116-99 home win. James largely struggled throughout the night, scoring just 15 points while shooting 5-of-17 from the field and committing five turnovers.

LeBron James dressed slowly at his locker late Monday night after an exhausting and exhilarating effort during the Lakers’ thrilling Game 4 overtime defeat of the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Anthony Davis eased off the podium after his postgame interview that night and limped down the hallway, the pain in his right hip evident with each step, and yet he had a smile on his face because the Lakers opened a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven first-round playoff series and are one win from advancing. Whether mental or physical, James and Davis will ask more out of their psyches and bodies because they are the ones the Lakers will lean on to carry them past the Grizzlies in this Game 5 closeout opportunity Wednesday night at the FedEx Forum. How much more James can exact out of his 38-year-old body after playing a team-high 45 1/2 minutes probably will determine the Lakers’ chances. “He’s feeling it, man,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said on a conference call Tuesday afternoon. “But at the end of the day, he’s in great shape. It’s more fatigue than anything that’s bothering him physically. And that’s a huge difference. He can re-energize. Obviously, he’s had his issue with his foot, but where he’s at right now, he’s probably the best, one of the best, for sure the best of his generation, in terms of taking care of his body, understanding what his body needs, what he has to do at this time of the year in between games to be available and available at a high level.” James, who was listed on the Lakers’ injury report as probable with right foot soreness, had a career night for the Lakers with 22 points and 20 rebounds, the most he’s had, whether in the playoffs or the regular season. He authored the first 20/20 playoff game by a Laker since Shaquille O’Neal in the 2004 NBA Finals.

Anthony Davis getting some shots up pregame. I love the yellow towels as opposed to the yellow shirts. No one wears the shirts. Everyone waves the towels.

Paul George increasing how hard he’s going on his than he did during workouts last week. He’s progressing.

Anthony Davis begins his warmups for Lakers - Grizzlies Game 3 about 2 hours before tip

For those asking about the quick turnover from the Clippers home playoff game to a Lakers home playoff game today. The Clippers court is already almost entirely removed. The Lakers court is being brought out and the Lakers championship banners and retired jerseys can be seen.

Russell Westbrook is doing his postgame press conference with his son.

LeBron has a message for Dillon Brooks 👀 “I’m not here for the bullshit”

Tomorrow's gonna be a great game. I’m not here for the bull—. I’m ready to play and that’s it.” LeBron James will let his game do all the talking for him tomorrow in Game 3.

Nick Nurse to Masai Ujiri after being fired: “Good luck with those guys

Classic Dillon Brooks on his confrontation with LeBron James: “I don’t care. He’s old. … I poke bears. I don’t respect someone until he gives me 40.” And Brooks had plenty more to say.

Bob Myers said he wanted to address questions regarding Dray’s suspension rather than Steve, who needs to prep for a game. Goes on to say it doesn’t matter how he feels about it but you can probably guess.

The Lakers’ stay-ready group post-practice: Mo Bamba, Wenyen Gabriel, Max Christie, Lonnie Walker IV, Tristan Thompson, Shaw Harrison, Cole Swider and Scotty Pippen Jr.