The Memphis Grizzlies, a young and talented team, are fighting for a spot in the Emirates NBA Cup. With just a few games remaining in the regular season, the Grizzlies’ playoff hopes rest on a series of upcoming matchups.
Currently, the Grizzlies are sitting at 9th place in the Western Conference, with a record of 37-33. They are just two games behind the 8th-seeded Utah Jazz and 1.5 games behind the 7th-seeded Dallas Mavericks.
The top eight teams in each conference advance to the Emirates NBA Cup, so the Grizzlies need to finish in the top eight to qualify.
There are several ways for the Grizzlies to clinch a playoff berth:
- Win their remaining games: If the Grizzlies win their remaining six games, they will finish with a record of 43-33, which will guarantee them a top-eight finish.
- Finish ahead of the Jazz and Mavericks: The Grizzlies can also clinch a playoff berth by finishing ahead of the Jazz and Mavericks. If the Jazz and Mavericks both lose two of their remaining games, the Grizzlies will finish ahead of them with a 41-35 record.
- Tiebreakers: If the Grizzlies and another team finish with the same record, the tiebreaker will be the head-to-head record between the two teams. The Grizzlies have a 1-1 record against the Jazz and a 2-0 record against the Mavericks, so they would have the tiebreaker over both teams.
The Grizzlies’ playoff hopes are still alive, but they will need to finish the regular season strong in order to clinch a berth.
The Grizzlies’ remaining schedule is as follows:
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| March 10 | @ Phoenix Suns |
| March 12 | @ Los Angeles Lakers |
| March 14 | @ Golden State Warriors |
| March 16 | vs. Sacramento Kings |
| March 18 | vs. Denver Nuggets |
| March 20 | @ Houston Rockets |
The Grizzlies have a tough remaining schedule, but they will need to win at least four of their remaining six games to have a chance at making the Emirates NBA Cup.
The Grizzlies’ playoff hopes are still alive, but they need to finish the regular season strong to clinch a berth. The Grizzlies have a tough remaining schedule, but they have shown that they are capable of beating some of the best teams in the league.
If the Grizzlies can win four of their remaining six games, they will have a good chance of making the playoffs. The Grizzlies are a young and talented team with a bright future. They have the potential to be a championship contender in the years to come.
