The Memphis Grizzlies have a final chance to secure a place in the NBA playoffs with the play-in tournament game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 18 at FedExForum.
Memphis came from 20 points down but couldn’t complete the comeback in the April 15 loss at Golden State that secured the 7-seed for the Warriors.
Ja Morant injured his ankle in the game, and he did not practice on April 17 ahead of Friday’s game. Grizzlies interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said that Morant is a game-time decision.
Dallas stomped Sacramento in the 9-10 play-in game on April 16 to advance to Friday’s game.
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What channel is Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA play-in tournament on today?
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: FUBO (free trial available), ESPN app
Grizzlies vs. Mavericks on April 18 will be televised by ESPN. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA play-in tournament time today
- Start time: 8:30 p.m. Friday
The Grizzlies host the Dallas Mavericks at 8:30 p.m. on April 18 in the play-in tournament at FedExForum, with the winner advancing to the NBA playoffs and a first-round series as the 8-seed against 1-seed Oklahoma City.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA play-in tournament odds, betting lines
- Spread: Grizzlies -6.5
- Total: 221.5 points
- Moneyline: Grizzlies -275, Mavericks +220
NBA playoffs schedule
Friday, April 18
- Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks (winner is 8-seed in East), 6 p.m. CT on TNT/truTV
- Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies (winner is 8-seed in West), 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN
Saturday, April 19
- Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers (Game 1), 12 p.m. CT on ESPN
- Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets (Game 1), 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN
- Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks (Game 1), 5 p.m. CT on ESPN
- Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers (Game 1), 7:30 p.m. CT on ABC
Sunday, April 20
- Dallas/Memphis at Oklahoma City Thunder (Game 1), 12 p.m. CT on ABC
- Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (Game 1), 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC
- Miami/Atlanta at Cleveland Cavaliers (Game 1), 6 p.m. CT on TNT/truTV
- Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets (Game 1), 8:30 p.m. CT on TNT/truTV
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