It's here...

The NBA Playoffs FINALLY (sort of) kick off today with the Western Conference play-in game between the Blazers and Grizzlies. If the Blazers win, they're in as the 8 seed and will face the Lakers in round 1. If Memphis wins, then they'll force another play-in game on Sunday and winner of that will be the 8 seed. This do-or-die play-in game should set the intensity of the NBA Playoffs and kick things off on a good note.

What I'm looking for...

Can anybody stop Damian Lilliard?

His last 3 game point toals -- 51, 61, 42
That's INSANE
His over/under point total for tonight is 37.5. I'm not sure i've ever seen a point total that high and it just shows how much respect Vegas (and everybody) has for Dame. I took the under because the Grizzlies will be sending bodies at him all day trying to contain him, but i won't be surprised if he has another crazy crazy game

Ja on the biggest stage

Alright Ja Morant, you have the entire basketball world watching you today...what're you going to do? Ja has had an incredible rookie season and he looks to cap it off in the playoffs...he just needs to get there first. He's a baller and will have a field day with CJ guarding him so we'll see if Ja comes to play.

Prediction

This game is win or go home for the Grizzlies, I expect them to contain Dame with Brandon Clarke and others and throw the entire Blazers offense out of sync. The Blazers don't NEED to win this game so maybe they won't come out with the same fire. I think Grizzlies win today to set up a win or go home game on Sunday between the 2 same teams.