Steven Adams (ankle) starting Game 1 for Grizzlies; Xavier Tillman back to bench

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams is in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Adams got Sunday's regular season finale off due to an ankle ailment. But in Game 1 of the Western Conference Playoffs, he is back in action and ready to rock. He'll also immediately start, sending Xavier Tillman back to the bench.

Our models project Adams for 7.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 28.4 FanDuel points across 28.3 minutes of action.