$5 Must-Win Games Remaining on Memphis Grizzlies\' 2015 NBA Schedule$

5 Must-Win Games Remaining on Memphis Grizzlies' 2015 NBA Schedule

By Jerry Landry

5 Must-Win Games Remaining on Memphis Grizzlies' 2015 NBA Schedule

Zach Randolph Z-Bo Kevin Garnett Memphis Grizzlies must win games — The NBA’s Western Conference is a battlefield of titans, and among the heavyweights, the Memphis Grizzlies currently rank second. In order to maintain this excellent seeding for the playoffs, here are five games the Grizzlies must win.

5. March 9, At Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol NBA Playoff chances

5. March 9, At Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol NBA Playoff chances — The Bulls are reeling, and the Grizzlies must take advantage and take this game. They're four and a half games behind the No. 1 seed, but just two games up on the No. 3 seed. The Grizzlies need to sense when the enemy is weak and treat them like their prey.

4. March 12, At Washington Wizards

John Wall Washington Wizards must win

4. March 12, At Washington Wizards

John Wall Washington Wizards must win — Down the stretch, the Grizzlies must win the tough road games. Arguably one of the Grizzlies’ toughest away contests, the Wizards present a challenge that would prepare Memphis well for the playoffs.

3. March 21, Portland Trail Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trail Blazers must win NBA

3. March 21, Portland Trail Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trail Blazers must win NBA — The Blazers currently hold the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and are rubbing on the heels of the Grizzlies. Memphis must win this game to keep Portland on the other end of the bracket.

2. March 27, Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry Splash Brothers Golden State Warriors

2. March 27, Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry Splash Brothers Golden State Warriors — Six days after taking on the team chasing the Grizzlies, Memphis takes aim at the team one spot ahead, the Golden State Warriors. Stopping the Splash Brothers will be arduous, but if this No. 2 is to become a No. 1, it’s imperative.

1. April 11, At Los Angeles Clippers

DeAndre Jordan LA Clippers Rebounding athletic play

1. April 11, At Los Angeles Clippers

DeAndre Jordan LA Clippers Rebounding athletic play — The Clippers represent the current No. 5 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture. Memphis will want to close strong and keep the teams beneath them to the lowest seed possible. Otherwise, the Grizzlies could possibly face the Clippers just a couple weeks later, as early as the second round of the playoffs.

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