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The Memphis Grizzlies have been destined to land in the play-in tournament for virtually the entire season. And for a while, this was great news for a team that was missing their second-best player in Jaren Jackson Jr. for most of the year.
It looked like Memphis would be the only team in the play-in tournament who earned their spot without one of their stars.
But the closer we get to the NBA Playoffs and the play-in tournament, the further this statement has strayed from the truth.