Grizzlies square off against the Mavericks for play-in game

Guided by the Slovenian Luka Dončić, the Dallas Mavericks proclaimed themselves champions of the West Conference last year and fought until they fell into the NBA finals with the Boston Celtics. This year they started the season with the highest aspirations. However, after letting their star off to the Lakers, the team sank. This Friday they had the last chance to participate in the finals for the title, but they fell sharply (120-106) in Memphi…

Grizzlies' playoff push in peril with Ja Morant ankle injury ahead of Mavericks' KO battle

The Memphis Grizzlies need one victory to reach the playoffs and there is no telling whether their best player will be on the floor. Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant missed Thursday’s practice due to his injured right ankle and will be a game-time decision when Memphis hosts the Dallas Mavericks in Friday night’s (Saturday, April 19, Manila time) play-in game. The winner earns the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face t…

Is Klay Thompson playing tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies? Latest on Mavs superstar's availability (Apr. 18)

Klay Thompson is expected to play when the Dallas Mavericks look to lock up the eighth seed on Friday.

Grizzlies square off against the Mavericks for play-in game

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks meet in the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament. The winner earns the eighth seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. Memphis is 11-5 against the Southwest Division, and Dallas is 8-8 against division opponents.

Herrington: Grizzlies, Mavs meet in a game neither expected to be playing

The Mavs were in the NBA Finals last spring and then added title-tested veteran Klay Thompson in the offseason to aid what they hoped would be another run.

NBA Play-In on Sportsnet: Mavericks vs. Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Dallas Mavericks with the final Western Conference playoff spot on the line on Friday. Live coverage begins at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, or follow along with our live tracker.