The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Golden State Warriors in a play-in game due to a critical five-second violation during the final seconds of the match. Despite a closely contested game and late efforts from Stephen Curry, the Grizzlies were unable to tie the score as they failed to inbound the ball, resulting in a turnover that sealed their fate.
Warriors' Jimmy Butler and Curry led the charge with impressive performances, securing a 121-116 victory. Desmond Bane and Ja Morant stood out for the Grizzlies, with Morant returning from an ankle injury to contribute to the team's efforts. The loss pushed the Grizzlies to the brink of elimination, setting up a do-or-die game against the winner of the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks play-in matchup to keep their season alive.