Herrington: Grizzlies playoff chances, Marcus Smart’s start and more
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts near New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) after a turnover in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans Dec. 26, 2023. The Grizzlies won in overtime 116-115. (Gerald Herbert/AP file)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
At a 5-4 pace the rest of the way, the Grizzlies would finish 38-44. Based on current winning percentages for other teams, that would not be enough to get the final play-in spot.
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