Ja Morant is a big reason for the Grizzlies' improvement. The first year point guard is the favourite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award (-345) at Sports Interaction. He’s averaging 17.6 points and 6.9 assists per game.
The Los Angeles Clippers suffered their most embarrassing loss of the season when they last played the Memphis Grizzlies. They get their chance to avenge a 26-point home loss when they host rookie sensation Ja Morant and Co. on Monday night.
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The 140-114 win in Los Angeles on January 4th sparked a 15-4 straight up run which catapulted the Grizzlies into the playoff chase. Memphis is on pace to finish with a 41-41 record just a year removed from going 33-49.
Ja Morant is a big reason for the improvement. The first year point guard is the favourite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award (-345) at Sports Interaction. He’s averaging 17.6 points and 6.9 assists per game.
The club is coming off a 117-105 setback against the Lakers on Friday night which makes it two losses in as many games. The Grizzlies are one of the better ATS clubs in the Association at 30-25-1 but they’re just 13-13 against the number on the road this season.
The Clippers aren’t playing their best basketball right now. They lost outright on Saturday night to the Sacramento Kings as 8.5-point home favourites – making them losers in three straight and four of their last five games.
Most NBA fans expect this team will still be a force when the playoffs begin, but it’s hard to argue against the theory that Doc Rivers’ side lacks bite in the regular season. The Clippers are third in the West and the Rockets and Jazz are within striking distance to overtake them in the standings.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizz were dealt a blow when they found out second year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. will be out for at least two weeks because of a knee strain. He’s the club’s second leading scorer behind Morant at 16.9 points a night and shooting nearly 40 percent from 3-point range.
Jackson’s absence should mean more minutes for rookie forward Brandon Clarke. The former Gonzaga Bulldog is performing well in his first NBA season averaging 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds in just 22 minutes per game.
L.A. Clippers
One of the reasons the Clippers have been so underwhelming this season is the lack of Paul George. The six-time All-Star has suited up in just 34 of the Clippers’ 56 games. He missed Saturday night’s game against the Kings because of a hamstring issue and is considered questionable to play on Monday.
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Line History
No odds are available yet.
Injuries
Tyus Jones (PG)
Justise Winslow (SF)
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Jontay Porter (C)
Jordan Bell (PF)
Gorgui Dieng (C)
Bruno Caboclo (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Justise Winslow (SF)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Paul George (SF)
Landry Shamet (PG)
Paul George (SF)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Amir Coffey (SG)
Lou Williams (SG)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Ivica Zubac (C)
Montrezl Harrell (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Tyus Jones (PG) | Late Aug | Knee - 29 / 07 / 20 | 2-6 | 2-6 | + - |
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Jones is hampered by right knee soreness, and he is expected to be out of action until at least the end of August. |
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| Justise Winslow (SF) | out for season | Hip - 21 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Winslow has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to left hip displacement. |
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| Dillon Brooks (SG) | Prob Fri | Groin - 11 / 03 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Brooks is nursing a sore left groin, but he is likely to play against the Trail Blazers on Friday. |
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| Jontay Porter (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 10 / 03 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Porter is on the mend from surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. He is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Spurs. |
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| Jordan Bell (PF) | Prob Thurs | Acquired - 07 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Bell was recently acquired through a trade, but he is expected to make his team debut Thursday against the Kings. |
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| Gorgui Dieng (C) | Prob Wed | Acquired - 07 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Dieng was recently acquired via trade, but he is expected to make his team debut against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. |
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| Bruno Caboclo (SF) | Late Feb | Knee - 06 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Caboclo is sidelined due to a hyperextended left knee, and he is expected to be out until the end of February. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Mid Feb | Personal - 06 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Iguodala has been recently acquired via trade, and it is unknown if he will make his team debut during the middle of February after sitting out all season. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 06 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Valanciunas is nursing a sore left ankle, but it is expected he will suit up against the 76ers on Friday. |
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| Justise Winslow (SF) | day-to-day | Back - 06 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Winslow is sidelined with a bone bruise in his lower back, and it is uncertain if he will return to the lineup when the league ends its hiatus. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Prob Thurs | Calf - 19 / 08 / 20 | 6-6 | 4-6-2 | + - |
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Beverley has a left calf strain, but he is expected to suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference second round versus the Nuggets. |
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| Paul George (SF) | day-to-day | Rest - 14 / 08 / 20 | 8-6 | 5-7-2 | + - |
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George did not play the previous game as he was resting. It is unknown when he will return to the lineup. |
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| Landry Shamet (PG) | Ques Mon | Foot - 11 / 08 / 20 | 8-7 | 6-7-2 | + - |
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Shamet has a sprained left foot, and it is uncertain if he will face the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Paul George (SF) | day-to-day | Rest - 09 / 08 / 20 | 9-7 | 7-7-2 | + - |
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George will not be in the lineup Sunday against the Nets, as he will receive the day off for rest. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Out indefinitely | Calf - 04 / 08 / 20 | 11-8 | 9-8-2 | + - |
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Beverley is sidelined with a left calf strain, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Amir Coffey (SG) | Prob Sat | Hip - 31 / 07 / 20 | 12-8 | 9-9-2 | + - |
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Coffey is dealing with a left hip pointer, but he is expected to be available for Saturday's contest against the Pelicans. |
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| Lou Williams (SG) | Prob Tues | Personal - 24 / 07 / 20 | 12-8 | 9-9-2 | + - |
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Williams has missed the last two games as he is following NBA protocol and self isolating. He is expected to be cleared to return for Tuesday's matchup with the Suns. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Doub Thurs | Personal - 21 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Beverley has returned to the team after an urgent family matter but is now self isolating. It is unlikely that he will line up against the Lakers on Thursday. |
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| Ivica Zubac (C) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 21 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Zubac has rejoined the team after healing from a bout of COVID-19, but it is unclear if he will take the court Thursday versus the Lakers. |
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| Montrezl Harrell (PF) | Prob Mon | Personal - 17 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Harrell is going through quarantine, but it is projected that he will take part in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Mavericks. |
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Line History
No odds are available yet.
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Injuries
Tyus Jones (PG)
Late Aug Knee - 29 / 07 / 20Justise Winslow (SF)
out for season Hip - 21 / 07 / 20Dillon Brooks (SG)
Prob Fri Groin - 11 / 03 / 20Jontay Porter (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 10 / 03 / 20Jordan Bell (PF)
Prob Thurs Acquired - 07 / 02 / 20Gorgui Dieng (C)
Prob Wed Acquired - 07 / 02 / 20Bruno Caboclo (SF)
Late Feb Knee - 06 / 02 / 20Andre Iguodala (SG)
Mid Feb Personal - 06 / 02 / 20Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Prob Fri Ankle - 06 / 02 / 20Justise Winslow (SF)
day-to-day Back - 06 / 02 / 20Patrick Beverley (PG)
Prob Thurs Calf - 19 / 08 / 20Paul George (SF)
day-to-day Rest - 14 / 08 / 20Landry Shamet (PG)
Ques Mon Foot - 11 / 08 / 20Paul George (SF)
day-to-day Rest - 09 / 08 / 20Patrick Beverley (PG)
Out indefinitely Calf - 04 / 08 / 20Amir Coffey (SG)
Prob Sat Hip - 31 / 07 / 20Lou Williams (SG)
Prob Tues Personal - 24 / 07 / 20Patrick Beverley (PG)
Doub Thurs Personal - 21 / 07 / 20Ivica Zubac (C)
Ques Thurs Illness - 21 / 07 / 20Montrezl Harrell (PF)
Prob Mon Personal - 17 / 07 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tyus Jones (PG) Late Aug Knee - 29 / 07 / 20 2-6 2-6 + - Jones is hampered by right knee soreness, and he is expected to be out of action until at least the end of August.
Justise Winslow (SF) out for season Hip - 21 / 07 / 20 - - + - Winslow has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to left hip displacement.
Dillon Brooks (SG) Prob Fri Groin - 11 / 03 / 20 - - + - Brooks is nursing a sore left groin, but he is likely to play against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Jontay Porter (C) Prob Sun Knee - 10 / 03 / 20 - - + - Porter is on the mend from surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. He is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Spurs.
Jordan Bell (PF) Prob Thurs Acquired - 07 / 02 / 20 - - + - Bell was recently acquired through a trade, but he is expected to make his team debut Thursday against the Kings.
Gorgui Dieng (C) Prob Wed Acquired - 07 / 02 / 20 - - + - Dieng was recently acquired via trade, but he is expected to make his team debut against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Bruno Caboclo (SF) Late Feb Knee - 06 / 02 / 20 - - + - Caboclo is sidelined due to a hyperextended left knee, and he is expected to be out until the end of February.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Mid Feb Personal - 06 / 02 / 20 - - + - Iguodala has been recently acquired via trade, and it is unknown if he will make his team debut during the middle of February after sitting out all season.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Prob Fri Ankle - 06 / 02 / 20 - - + - Valanciunas is nursing a sore left ankle, but it is expected he will suit up against the 76ers on Friday.
Justise Winslow (SF) day-to-day Back - 06 / 02 / 20 - - + - Winslow is sidelined with a bone bruise in his lower back, and it is uncertain if he will return to the lineup when the league ends its hiatus.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Patrick Beverley (PG) Prob Thurs Calf - 19 / 08 / 20 6-6 4-6-2 + - Beverley has a left calf strain, but he is expected to suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference second round versus the Nuggets.
Paul George (SF) day-to-day Rest - 14 / 08 / 20 8-6 5-7-2 + - George did not play the previous game as he was resting. It is unknown when he will return to the lineup.
Landry Shamet (PG) Ques Mon Foot - 11 / 08 / 20 8-7 6-7-2 + - Shamet has a sprained left foot, and it is uncertain if he will face the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Paul George (SF) day-to-day Rest - 09 / 08 / 20 9-7 7-7-2 + - George will not be in the lineup Sunday against the Nets, as he will receive the day off for rest.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Out indefinitely Calf - 04 / 08 / 20 11-8 9-8-2 + - Beverley is sidelined with a left calf strain, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Amir Coffey (SG) Prob Sat Hip - 31 / 07 / 20 12-8 9-9-2 + - Coffey is dealing with a left hip pointer, but he is expected to be available for Saturday's contest against the Pelicans.
Lou Williams (SG) Prob Tues Personal - 24 / 07 / 20 12-8 9-9-2 + - Williams has missed the last two games as he is following NBA protocol and self isolating. He is expected to be cleared to return for Tuesday's matchup with the Suns.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Doub Thurs Personal - 21 / 07 / 20 - - + - Beverley has returned to the team after an urgent family matter but is now self isolating. It is unlikely that he will line up against the Lakers on Thursday.
Ivica Zubac (C) Ques Thurs Illness - 21 / 07 / 20 - - + - Zubac has rejoined the team after healing from a bout of COVID-19, but it is unclear if he will take the court Thursday versus the Lakers.
Montrezl Harrell (PF) Prob Mon Personal - 17 / 07 / 20 - - + - Harrell is going through quarantine, but it is projected that he will take part in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Mavericks.