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The Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks will meet Friday with a spot in the NBA playoffs on the line. Here's a primer and prediction for the game.

"I'm told the intention for Ja Morant is to go out there and play," Charania reported during an appearance on SportsCenter. Morant has experienced "around-the-clock treatment" on his ankle after having a "significant amount of swelling over the last 24 hours,