Open Thread: The NBA Playin tournament kicks off tonight
Apr 15, 2025
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The 7th and 8th seeds of each conference face off There are two play-in tournament games tonight. Both involve the 7th and 8th seed, so no one will be eliminated just yet.
Western Conference: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warrio
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Just two weeks after the Golden State Warriors hosted the Memphis Grizzlies, they are playing to determine seeding in the playoffs.
The last time they met, the Warriors were victorious and Ja Morant picked himself up a $75,000 fine for twice making a gun gesture. Once with the Miami Heat and another with the Warriors.
All the controversy surrounding Ja Morant and I still find myself rooting for the Grizzlies.
Why?
As a Spurs fan, I have an abject disdain for a player who forces himself out of a team by refusing to play. I think Jimmy Butler’s behavior was reprehensible and I cannot in good faith root for Golden State. Plus, it’s the Warriors, Shouldn’t they be fading into obscurity by now?
Eastern Conference: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic
As a Spurs fan, this one is a no-brainer. The Spurs own the Hawk’s first round draft pick. The worse they do, the better it is for the Silver Black.
Go Orlando!
How about you guys? As petty as me? Or are we on the same page?
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