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Are Grizzlies and Warriors really playing in a playoff game?
TL;DR
There is no actual playoff game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies; social media posts about it are misleading and fictional. Fans are confused by misinformation circulating online regarding a supposed Game 5.
Key points
- No playoff game between Grizzlies and Warriors
- Social media posts are misleading
- Fans confused by fictional claims
- Misinformation shared by sports platforms
- Ja Morant's status misreported
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Many basketball fans are posting on social media about NBA championship contenders as well as the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. You will see plenty of thoughtful analysis about the playoffs, breaking down why each series has played out the way it has thus far. But you may also see posts that break your brain and wonder what reality you are living in, too, like a weird trend where folks are posting about a series between the Golden State Warriors and and Memphis Grizzlies. In this completely fake series that is not rooted in any reality whatsoever, tonight is Game 5. Here is one example, shared by Underdog, the daily fantasy sports platform:
Legacies on the line - Game 5, tomorrow in Memphis pic.twitter.com/DHLQjmrxZE
— Underdog (@Underdog) April 28, 2026 Here is another shared by Real, a mobile sports app with in-game stats and play-by-play updates: Ja has a game Wednesday btw 😭 pic.twitter.com/mvy0UOgUr2
— NBA on Real (@NBAonReal) April 28, 2026 A team-specific affiliate of TheLeadSM.com also spread this frustrating misinformation: A must win game 5 tomorrow night 🔒 pic.twitter.com/QuTkTiEBl8
— Warriors Lead (@DubsLead) April 28, 2026 Another team-specific affiliate of the Sleeper fantasy sports app also engaged with this mindless drivel. Warriors just need to keep putting Ja in pick n roll action. Grizzlies have struggled with that all series long but we’ve gone away from it
— SleeperWarriors (@SleeperWarriors) April 28, 2026 Posts like this spread like wildfire, especially when real companies are the ones polluting the internet with nonsense. Others are attributing specific information about the game to ESPN's Shams Charania, who obviously never said anything about a game that will never happen. LATEST: The Grizzlies have announced Ja Morant would NOT be facing a suspension for attending the Magic game but instead he will be coming off the bench today.
Q&A
Is there a real playoff game between the Grizzlies and Warriors?
No, there is no actual playoff game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors; the posts circulating are fictional.
What misinformation is being spread about the Grizzlies and Warriors?
Social media users are sharing false claims about a playoff series, including a supposed Game 5, which is not happening.
Who is spreading false information about the Grizzlies and Warriors game?
Various social media accounts, including those affiliated with sports apps and platforms, are spreading misleading posts about the nonexistent game.
