Golden State Warriors will play hosts to Memphis Grizzlies in this season-defining clash for the all-important eighth place. Taking a glance at the NBA Table, their records could not be any more similar. Both teams have also won their last five games. The winner of this won’t have to go through multiple play-in rounds to reach the playoffs.

Date & Time: May 16, 2021, 2:30pm ET

Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco

Record: Warriors (38-33) vs Grizzlies (38-33)

Preview | Golden State Warriors

There is no better incentive for them to win this game other than potentially knocking the early season favorites, Los Angeles Lakers, out of the playoffs.

The Warriors rested the trio of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins in their closely fought 125-122 win against the Pelicans. Hence, all three of these starters will return rejuvenated for this hypothetical playoff clash against the Grizzlies.

As for their injury concerns, Kelly Oubre Jr. won’t be able to participate because of an issue with his wrist while Damion Lee is ruled out, in accordance with the league’s health and safety protocols.

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Starting 5 for Golden State Warriors

Guard – Steph Curry

Guard – Kent Bazemore

Center – Kevon Looney

Forward – Andrew Wiggins

Forward – Draymond Green

Preview | Memphis Grizzlies

 The Grizzlies also replicated the Warriors in their previous NBA game. Against the Kings a day ago, they also rested most of their starters and still escaped with a close 107-106 win.

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Ja Morant will be motivated to go up against arguably the best point guard in the league, Steph Curry, and get the better of him. Grayson Allen and Sean McDermott are unavailable for selection from their roster.

Starting 5 for Memphis Grizzlies

Guard – Ja Morant 

Guard – Dillon Brooks

Center – Jonas Valanciunas

Forward – Jaren Jackson Jr.

Forward – Kyle Anderson

Predictions | Warriors vs Grizzlies

It’s hard to predict the one definite winner of this encounter. Even their head-to-head this season reads 1-1. But we will select the Warriors to get their noses ahead since they have a trump card in Steph Curry.