Clippers vs Grizzlies: Key Matchup in Memphis

0:00You're listening to NBA News Today? Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Los Angeles Clippers head to Memphis for a key matchup against the Grizzlies after a tough loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. They missed a chance to hit 500 for the second time this season and cannot afford another slip against the Grizzlies team that is just 8. And 21, in their last 29 games, health gives the Clippers a clear edge heading into Saturday. The Grizzlies have a long injury list with Jay Morant, Zach Eddie, Sancy Audama, and Contavius Caldwell-Pope all out, even though they are more rested. After not playing since Wednesday, for the Clippers, Bradley Beale is done for the season. Yannick Kohnen-Needer-Hauser has a serious foot injury sidelineing him long term and John Collins is out with a neck strain after missing 5 of the last 6 games. No new injuries popped up for the Clipper since Friday, which is huge relief for the team. Most important, Darius Garland returns after sitting out the first game of this back-to-back, likely coming off

1:01the bench with his minutes capped at. 24 to boost the offense. Clipper's starters log heavy minutes against the Spurs, with Kawaii Leonard playing over 37, his most since January 5th, Brooke Lopez at. 34, and Derek Jones Jr. at 33. Coach Tai Lu wants to ease that load, and Garland's return should help, alongside starters, Kobe Sanders, and Chris Dunn. The Clippers are zero and three against Memphis this season from an earlier rough stretch, but both teams look different now. They are extra motivated to avoid a sweep against the lottery-bound Grizzly Squad. Support for this D&N episode comes from our sponsor. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com