The Memphis Grizzlies, as the No. 8 seed, will participate in the NBA play-in tournament. They will face the No. 7 Golden State Warriors on April 15, with the winner progressing to play against the No. 2 Houston Rockets in the first playoff round. The loser will have a second chance in a do-or-die game against the winner of the Sacramento Kings-Dallas Mavericks play-in.
The Grizzlies have various potential paths and playoff opponents depending on their performance in the play-in tournament. The NBA has outlined the scenarios for the postseason matchups, with the winners advancing to face top-seeded teams like the Celtics, Cavaliers, and Thunder. The playoffs are set to commence with the No. 2 Rockets and No. 1 Thunder starting their series on Sunday, and the Grizzlies potentially playing on the road if they advance. For further information, contact sports writer Jonah Dylan at [email protected] or on X @thejonahdylan.