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When Ja Morant sprang off his bum ankle to slam the ball home against the Mavericks on Friday night, it wasn’t just a dunk — it was an unmistakable statement of intent.
It’s been too long since Memphis Grizzlies fans have seen, heard and felt postseason hoops. Whatever comes next, everyone invested in the enterprise needed this.
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This is the box score for the NBA play-in game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, April 18, 2025, at FedExForum.
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In all ways except the outcome for the Grizzlies and their fans, Tuesday’s play-in was a great game in the rich recent history between these franchises.
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Desmond Bane scored 30 points and Ja Morant 22 for Memphis, which will head home to host the winner of the Mavericks-Kings matchup on Wednesday night.
This is the box score for the NBA play-in game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors on April 15, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
This will be the third iteration of postseason basketball between the Warriors and this era of the Grizzlies. Will it have the same drama?
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“Ja (Morant) is definitely a postseason performer and he is going to bring his best game,” Grizzlies interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said.
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Even disappointing seasons — and despite a winning record and a postseason appearance this was one — are woven full of fun and memorable moments.
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Memphis rested its stars, won Sunday’s game and might have gotten some luck by not having to face the Los Angeles Clippers in Tuesday’s play-in game.
No, the Grizzlies didn’t want to be playing the Warriors in a play-in game. But if you looked around FedExForum Sunday, there was plenty of hope.
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The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the season-finale for two teams destined for the Western Conference play-in tournament.
This is the box score for the Memphis Grizzlies regular-season finale against the Dallas Mavericks played Sunday, April 13, 2025.
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With a Memphis loss to Denver on Friday and a Golden State win against Portland, the Grizzlies are headed to a play-in game on Tuesday. Who will they face next?
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