The Golden State Warriors (48-34) face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (48-34) in a play-in game to determine the seventh seed in the Western Conference. The matchup takes place in San Francisco at 10 p.m. EDT, with the Warriors favored by 7 points according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
Both teams have similar conference records, with the Warriors at 29-23 and the Grizzlies at 27-24. Golden State scores 113.8 points per game while shooting 45.1% from the field, while Memphis averages 121.7 points, outscoring their opponents by 11.2 points on average.
Key players to watch include Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry for the Warriors, averaging 17.5 and 26.9 points respectively in recent games, and Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant for the Grizzlies, with averages of 22.2 and 19.9 points over the last 10 games.
In terms of recent performance, the Warriors have won 7 of their last 10 games, averaging 119.6 points, while the Grizzlies have won 4 of their last 10, scoring an average of 116.8 points. Both teams have players listed as day-to-day due to various injuries, with the Grizzlies facing more significant absences.