Will Luke Kennard's Injury Affect the Grizzlies in Their Win-or-Go-Home Game 6?

The Memphis Grizzlies have lost their best three-point shooter, and the NBA's best three-point sniper for two years running, Luke Kennard, due to a left shoulder injury after only playing 17 minutes in Game 5 of their series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Although the Grizzlies blew out the Lakers, losing Kennard to injury could be a big blow to the Grizzlies in their win-or-go-home Game 6. The Grizzlies have already experienced a string of injuries throughout the playoffs, with Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke out for the season, and Ja Morant missing Game 2 due to a right hand bone bruise. Kennard's 50% three-point shooting has been instrumental off the bench in the Grizzlies' series against the Lakers, and whoever replaces him will have big shoes to fill. Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins has yet to confirm Kennard's status for Game 6, leaving Grizzlies fans with an anxious wait to see if their team can continue their dream playoff run without their best long-range shooter.

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