Warriors vs. Grizzlies: A Play-In Clash That Could Define the Season
Man, if you love high-stakes basketball, then this is the one you absolutely can’t miss — Warriors vs. Grizzlies in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament. This matchup isn't just about advancing to face the Rockets in the first round. It's about pride, legacy, and making sure the season doesn’t end on a sour note.
Let’s start with Golden State. The Warriors had a tough OT loss against the Clippers to close out the regular season, which landed them as the No. 7 seed. But let’s be real — that wasn’t even the biggest concern coming out of that game. It was the injury scares. Steph Curry jammed his right thumb, Draymond Green took a nasty hit to the head, and Jimmy Butler was limping after battling Kawhi Leonard for 48 brutal minutes.
But here’s the twist — the injury report heading into this Play-In game came with some rare good news: nobody’s listed. Not Curry, not Draymond, not Jimmy. All three are cleared and good to go. And when you’ve got that trio suited up, the Warriors always have a puncher’s chance.
Steph, despite the thumb issue, dropped 36 points in that finale. And knowing him? That’s just a warm-up. Draymond shrugged off any concerns and said, “We’re not senior citizens,” reminding us all that he’s still got that fire. And Jimmy? After taking a knee to the thigh, he said he’s going to be fine — joking about coffee and dominoes like it’s just another Tuesday.
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Now look at Memphis. They’ve had a rocky finish, dropping six of their last ten. Not only that — they went 0-for-California this season. Not a single win in the Golden State. That’s not exactly the momentum you want going into a win-or-go-home situation, especially when you’re walking into Chase Center.
But make no mistake, the Grizzlies still have that wild-card energy. Ja Morant is always electric, and he’ll be going toe-to-toe with Steph in a showdown of two of the league’s most thrilling point guards. Add in elite defenders like Jaren Jackson Jr., and this game could flip in a heartbeat if Golden State isn’t sharp.
That said, the Warriors look like they’re treating this like the start of a playoff run. This is about more than just a Play-In game. This is about keeping that championship window cracked open for at least one more postseason. You’ve got Curry still dropping 50-point games this season, Draymond bringing the defense, and Jimmy Butler — now fully integrated into the squad — showing he can rise to the moment.
It’s one game. Winner goes to Houston. Loser has to fight again just to stay alive.
With the stars healthy, the home crowd behind them, and a chip on their shoulders, the Warriors aren’t looking to mess around. This isn’t just a Play-In game — this might be the real start of something special.
So yeah, clear your schedule. This is must-watch basketball.
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