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The Memphis Grizzlies and LA Clippers will lock horns with each other for a 2021-22 NBA regular-season game at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.
The Grizzlies enter this game on the back of seven wins in a row, the second-longest winning streak across the NBA right now. They defeated the Detroit Pistons 118-88 in their previous outing.
Ja Morant had 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists to his name, while five other players also scored in double-digits. Memphis improved to 26-14 for the season and are 4.5 games ahead of the fifth-placed Dallas Mavericks in the conference standings.
Meanwhile, the Clippers are on a two-game skid. The Phoenix Suns handed them a 106-89 loss in their previous game. Marcus Morris was the best player for the team. He scored 26 points and grabbed nine boards on the night, while the rest of his teammates struggled to get going. LA fell to 19-20 for the season and find themselves eighth in the West standings.
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
The Grizzlies injury report features eight players. Kyle Anderson, Ja Morant and Yves Pons are listed as doubtful, while Desmond Bane, John Konchar and Xavier Tillman are listed as questionable. Steven Adams and Tyrell Terry have been ruled out.
LA Clippers Injury Report
The Clippers have listed seven players on their injury report for this game. Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Isaiah Hartenstein, Luke Kennard, Xavier Moon and Jason Preston have all been ruled out. Ivica Zubac is listed as questionable.
Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Predicted Lineups
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies could rest key players like Ja Morant and Desmond Bane on what happens to be the front end of a back-to-back set in LA. If they do rule Morant and Bane out, they will likely start Tyus Jones and Dillon Brooks in the backcourt, while the trio of Ziaire Williams, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Killian Tillie should make up the frontcourt.
De'Anthony Melton, Santi Aldama and Jarrett Culver could play key minutes off the bench.
LA Clippers
The Clippers will likely deploy the same starting lineup they did in their previous game if Ivica Zubac is not cleared to play against Memphis. Reggie Jackson and Eric Bledsoe will likely start at the two guard spots, while Terance Mann, Marcus Morris and Serge Ibaka will complete the rest of the lineup.
Amir Coffey, Brandon Boston Jr. and Nicolas Batum will likely play the most minutes among the reserves.
Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Predicted Starting 5s
Memphis Grizzlies
Point Guard - Tyus Jones; Shooting Guard - Dillon Brooks; Small Forward - Ziaire Williams; Power Forward - Jaren Jackson Jr.; Center - Killian Tillie.
LA Clippers
Point Guard - Reggie Jackson; Shooting Guard - Eric Bledsoe; Small Forward - Terance Mann; Power Forward - Marcus Morris; Center - Serge Ibaka.
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