The Golden State Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies in the final game of the play-in tournament on Friday, May 21st at 9 p.m. ET. The winner of this game will earn the No. 8 seed and will face the Western Conference’s top seed Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs, while the offseason will get started for the losing team. Below is a quick preview of everything you’ll need to know to get ready for Friday night’s matchup.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors pre-game odds
Spread: Warriors -5
Over/Under: 221
Moneyline: Grizzlies (+175), Warriors (-210)
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors injury report
Grizzlies updates
Sean McDermott — Sean McDermott has been dealing with a foot injury and has not appeared in a game since April 30th.
Warriors updates
Kelly Oubre Jr. — Kelly Oubre Jr. remains out indefinitely with a left wrist injury, and he hasn’t played since April 27th.
Damion Lee — Despite being fully vaccinated, Damion Lee said he tested positive for COVID-19 last month, and he has yet to return to the floor.
Klay Thompson — Klay Thompson ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg prior to the start of the season, and he will not play during the 2020-21 NBA season.
James Wiseman — James Wiseman tore his meniscus last month, which ended his season.