The reward for getting the West's No. 8 seed through the play-in format? A first-round series vs. Oklahoma City, which set a franchise mark for wins.

Ja Morant recorded 22 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and three steals while playing on his sprained right ankle and the Memphis Grizzlies earned the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a convincing 120-106 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks in the play-in round on Friday.

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting a second chance to make the playoffs on Friday night, as they host the Dallas Mavericks in a win-or-go-home situation. The Gri