Warriors and Grizzlies Face Off in High-Stakes Play-In Showdown
The NBA play-in tournament kicks off Tuesday night with a win-or-go-home matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies at 10pm ET.
TNT will broadcast the game nationwide as these Western Conference rivals battle for a playoff spot.
If you’re looking for streaming options, you can catch the action on NBA League Pass (subscription required) or watch for free on Jazz Sports’ live stream.
The Warriors enter as 7-point favorites at Chase Center, according to BetOnline odds.
Golden State will have their full roster available with no players listed on the injury report. That’s a significant advantage heading into such a crucial game.
Memphis, meanwhile, will be without three players: Brandon Clarke (knee), Jaylen Wells (wrist), and Zyon Pullin (knee).
These teams are no strangers to each other. They met four times during the regular season with the Warriors winning three of those matchups. But don’t expect a blowout – all of Golden State’s victories were by fewer than 10 points.
The Warriors come in with something to prove after a disappointing end to their regular season. Their loss to the Clippers in the finale cost them a guaranteed playoff spot against the Lakers.
Now they’re fighting to avoid elimination in the play-in tournament for the second straight year.
The Grizzlies aren’t thrilled about being in the play-in either, but they still have a solid shot at reaching the postseason proper.
With everything on the line, expect both teams to leave it all on the court Tuesday night.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. The winner advances to face Houston in the first round of the playoffs this weekend, while the loser gets one more chance against either the Kings or Mavericks in another elimination game.
Game Details:
• Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
• Tip-off: 10:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Chase Center in San Francisco
• TV: TNT
• Odds: Warriors -7.0 (-110) | Grizzlies +7.0 (-110)
