The Grizzlies are on the road, traveling to Orlando to face the Magic on Thursday night. The Grizzlies lead the all-time regular season series between the teams, 26-25, and won both meetings last season.
The latest injury status of Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke
The Memphis Grizzlies faced the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Wednesday night in the first half of a back-to-back set. In their previous game, the Grizzlies defeated the Kings 118-108 at home on Sunday night.
In this game, Danny Green (knee) continues to be sidelined as he recovers from a torn ACL and LCL.
Brandon Clarke (hip) sat out his second straight game on Wednesday, while Williams (knee), Jones (non-COVID illness), and Aldama (ankle) were all listed as questionable.
Clarke will miss a second straight game due to a hip injury. The fourth-year big man should be considered questionable, at best, for Thursday’s matchup against the Magic.
Ja Morant is the Grizzlies’ brightest star, averaging 27.2 points and eight assists per game. He is expected to face the Magic on Thursday.
The Orlando Magic hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in the first half of a back-to-back set. In their previous game, the Magic were defeated 119-100 by the Wizards on Friday night.
According to injury reports, Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) is still out with no set return date. Jalen Suggs (ankle) has been out since November 25, while Chuma Okeke (ankle) has been out since November 21. They are not expected to be available until at least January. Bol Bol (health and safety protocols) was scheduled to miss the game on Wednesday.
