The Memphis Grizzlies finally got their roadmap to the playoffs when the NBA released the matchups for the remaining eight games for all teams that will be played in Orlando.

There are three teams – Portland, New Orleans and Sacramento – that are three-and one-half games behind Memphis for the final playoff spot.

Memphis’ first three games back from the COVID-19 pandemic suspension of the regular NBA seasons will be against Portland, San Antonio and New Orleans.

The national media has shown a slight preference to having the New Orleans Pelicans (with the Zion Williamson factor) in the playoffs over the other teams in contention for the final playoff spot in the West.

Riding Morant’s wow-factor, Memphis has become one of the highly energetic teams to watch, but the NBA still did not slate any of their games to start after 6 p.m. central time.