Lakers close out Grizzlies to advance to second round of NBA Playoffs

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: