The 2025 Play-in Tournament is going to wrap up on Friday night with a highly anticipated clash between the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks. The winner of this game will take the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference and set a date with the OKC Thunder in the first round of NBA playoffs. <\/p>
Both sides locked horns one week back in the regular-season finale, and Memphis routed Dallas 132-97 without Ja Morant. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis was also not part of the game as both sides had already locked their place in the Play-In Tournament. <\/p>
Also Read: <\/strong>LeBron James’ Son Bryce Officially Commits to Prestigious BIG 12 College<\/a><\/p> The Grizzlies lost the opportunity to clinch the No. 7 seed after losing to the Warriors 121-116<\/a>. On the other hand, the Mavs looked solid in the elimination game and knocked out the Kings 120-106<\/a> to push one more chance for the playoffs. Grizzlies hold the 3-1 advantage over Mavs in the regular-season series but it’s a different game and pressure will be on Memphis on their home court. <\/p> Ja Morant’s availability is not clear for Friday’s matchup due to injury, as he is listed as questionable against the Mavericks. The All-Star guard sustained the injury in the second half of his team’s defeat to the Warriors on Tuesday. However, Morant returned in the fourth quarter, but left Memphis with an injury concern. <\/p>Will Ja Morant Play Tonight?<\/h2>