Three of the four Play-In Tournament games thus far have been blowouts. The one exception? The thrilling contest between the Grizzlies and Warriors.
Memphis lost by just five points on Tuesday night despite trailing by as many as 20 points in the first half. The Grizzlies nearly earned the No. 7 seed with an incredible comeback, but they must now shift their focus to a second Play-In Tournament game.
The Grizzlies will face the Mavericks, who crushed the Kings behind a 27-point, nine-rebound performance from Anthony Davis. Dallas entered the tournament as the No. 10 seed and will once again need to win on the road in order to avoid elimination.
Here is a complete guide to watching Grizzlies vs. Mavs, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information for the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament game.
What channel is Grizzlies vs. Mavs on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
The Grizzlies vs. Mavs Play-In game will be the second half of a doubleheader on Friday, April 18. It will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET and air live on ESPN.
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Grizzlies vs. Mavs start time
- Date: Friday, April 18
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. CT
The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament game between the Grizzlies and Mavs is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
The Mavericks made the NBA Finals last season with Luka Doncic leading the charge, but the front office decided to trade the 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers for Davis. It's backfired thus far, and to make matters worse, Kyrie Irving is sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are looking to make the postseason for the fourth time in five years. Memphis is fighting for a playoff spot despite winning 48 games during the regular season.
Grizzlies vs. Mavs radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 81, 86
Fans can listen to Grizzlies vs. Mavs live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 81 (Mavs broadcast) and 86 (Grizzlies broadcast).
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NBA Play-In Tournament schedule 2025
Tuesday, April 15
Winners advance to playoffs as No. 7 seed
- Magic 120, Hawks 95
- Warriors 121, Grizzlies 116
Wednesday, April 16
Losers are eliminated, winners play Friday
- Heat 109, Bulls 90
- Mavs 120, Kings 106
Friday, April 18
Winners advance to playoffs as No. 8 seed
- Hawks vs. Heat, 7 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV, Sling
- Grizzlies vs. Mavs, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Sling
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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