The Memphis Grizzlies have struggled in the last few weeks to hold onto the eighth-seed. After a brilliant run through January they are now only two wins, and four games ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Since the All-star break, the Grizzlies have lost four straight games. Though these were against three playoff teams and then the Sacramento Kings, they have lost a lot of the momentum that they carried through March.
The trades that they made at the deadline seem to have impacted them as well. Though they brought in Miami Heat wing Justise Winslow, he is injured and is a future piece for this team.