The Memphis Grizzlies will host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night at the FedExForum. This will be the second of four matchups between these two teams this season. The Grizzlies will enter this one carrying a 6-game winning streak. The Spurs, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five and would like to get out of that slump.
The Grizzlies have been scorching hot as of late, having won their last game against the Utah Jazz yesterday, making it their 6th win in a row.
The Toronto Raptors snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 117-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Scotiabank Arena #SSBasketball
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On the other hand, the young San Antonio Spurs have been in rebuilding mode this season, having lost their last one against the Boston Celtics behind solid performances by their All-Star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Ja Morant is listed as probable for the Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs game tonight
Ja Morant has been in scintillating form this season, averaging 27, 8, and 6, and already has multiple highlights to his name. However, he sat out last night’s game against the Jazz with left thigh soreness and remains probable for tonight’s game against the Spurs.
Veteran center Steven Adams is also listed as probable with a non-COVID illness. Also, forward Brandon Clarke and veteran guard Danny Green remain out for tonight’s game against the Spurs.
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For the Spurs, they will be missing shooting guard Devin Vassell who remains out with a left knee injury. Forward Keldon Johnson is questionable with a hamstring injury and center Jakob Poeltl is listed as probable for tonight’s game.
Here are the injury reports and expected roster for the Grizzlies-Spurs game tonight:
Memphis Grizzlies injury report
- Brandon Clarke (Out)
- Danny Green (Out)
- Steven Adams (Probable)
- Ja Morant (Probable)
Memphis Grizzlies expected roster
- Ja Morant (Probable)
- Desmond Bane
- Dillon Brooks
- Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Steven Adams (Probable)
San Antonio Spurs injury report
- Devin Vassell (Out)
- Keldon Johnson (Questionable)
- Jakob Poeltl (Probable)
San Antonio Spurs expected roster
- Tre Jones
- Romeo Langford
- Keita Bates-Diop
- Jeremy Sochan
- Jakob Poeltl (Probable)
The Memphis Grizzlies are favored to win against the San Antonio Spurs
The Memphis Grizzlies managed to secure a 124-122 win the last time these teams faced off, and that result is very likely to repeat tonight. Desmond Bane was the leading scorer for the Grizzlies in that win, going off for 32 points on efficient shooting. Even without Morant and Adams, this team has enough firepower to pull off a victory against a young squad like the Spurs.
Additionally, this game will be a home game for the Grizzlies, who have a whopping 16-3 record at home. So, expect them to breeze through this one, barring a miracle.
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