Spurs vs. Grizzlies score: Live NBA play-in game updates as West’s 9 and 10 seeds battle for right to advance

Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs saw their impressive 22-season playoff streak get snapped last year, but they have a shot at getting back into the postseason once again. The 10th-seeded Spurs will get their first chance against the No. 9 Memphis Grizzlies in Wednesday’s first West play-in game. The winner advances to face the loser of the 7/8 matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. The loser is eliminated from the postseason. After a first half that saw both teams go on massive runs, it is the Grizzlies who hold a slight edge over the Spurs at the break. 

The Grizzlies are in a play-in game for the second straight season; they lost in one game to the Portland Trail Blazers last year in the Orlando bubble. Memphis seeks its first playoff appearance since making seven straight appearances (2011-17). It won the regular-season series 2-1 against San Antonio. As for the Spurs, they enter this game on a four-game skid. 

For more on the play-in tournament, we’ve got you covered with an in-depth look at the Spurs-Grizzlies game, the complete play-in schedule, a breakdown of the matchups and our expert predictions. Follow below for all the real-time updates throughout the 9/10 play-in game between Memphis and San Antonio.