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Warriors vs. Grizzlies: How to watch the NBA play-in tournament

By Steven Kubitza

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the final seconds of the first half of an NBA Tournament Play-In game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the final seconds of the first half of an NBA Tournament Play-In game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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Here is how to watch Friday’s NBA play-in tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. 

The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies had different nights Wednesday. The former lost a close one to the Los Angeles Lakers while the latter held off a late charge from the San Antonio Spurs.

Next up is an elimination game Friday night in San Francisco. The Warriors are favorites, but this Grizzlies squad has proved they can hang with anyone. Here is how to watch the Friday night primetime matchup.

Warriors vs. Grizzlies: How to watch

Date: Friday, May 21
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: San Francisco, California
Venue: Chase Center
TV Info: ESPN
Live Stream: fuboTV, WatchESPN

ESPN has the main event, while streams can also be found above.

Having two talented teams in this game is exactly what the NBA wanted. If not for a LeBron James dagger three, it may be the Lakers in primetime. Instead, they secured the No. 7 seed in the West.

Memphis has a chance here to pick up a true signature win. Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, and Jaren Jackson Jr. can also put their team in the spotlight and show free agents Memphis is the place to be. Having Jonas Valanciunas grab 23 rebounds again would help the cause as well.

Meanwhile, the Warriors need to avoid a surprise elimination. They too are trying to see if the core pieces around Steph Curry belong in Golden State for the long term. A bad loss may change the plans.

The winner is set for a tough first-round matchup against the Utah Jazz. The loser gets to go home and stew about the loss for an entire summer.

dark. Next. How does the NBA play-in tournament work?

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