Memphis Grizzlies

Get all the latest news and happenings from around the NBA with RealGM's Basketball Wiretap.

FiveThirtyEight gives the Portland Trail Blazers a 75 percent chance of making the playoffs, compare to 17 percent for the Memphis Grizzlies, six percent for the Phoenix Suns and two percent for the San Antonio Spurs following Sunday's games. The New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings were eliminated on Sunday. The Blazers are a half game behind the Grizzlies for the eighth seed with two games to play against the Mavericks on Tuesday and the Nets on Thursday. Memphis will play the Celtics on Tuesday and the Bucks on Thursday. The team that finishes in the eighth seed will have to be beaten twice by the ninth seed in the play-in scenario.

The Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans were officially eliminated from playoff contention after both teams lost on Sunday. The Rockets beat the Kings 129-112, with the Kings failing to make the playoffs for 14 consecutive seasons. The Pelicans lost to the Spurs 122-113, with Zion Williamson calling out his team's lack of energy. "That lack of spirit in the first half really dictates the second half. If we came out better, maybe we would've had a different outcome. You just have to learn from that experience and be better," said Williamson following the loss. The Grizzlies' 108-99 loss to the Raptors also guaranteed a play-in game for the final seed in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies currently have a 62% chance of getting the 8th seed, according to ESPN's BPI Playoff Odds. "I'm not worried about no play-in game right now," said Ja Morant following the loss.

Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss the remainder of the season with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Jackson suffered the injury after making contact with an opposing player while contesting a shot in Monday's game. Jackson is expected to make a full recovery. Jackson averaged 17.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 28.5 minutes per game in his second NBA season.

Tyus Jones will be re-evaluated in one week due to knee soreness. Jones is currently averaging 7.4 points and 4.4 assists on the season. The Grizzlies re-open their season against the Blazers on Friday.