Memphis Grizzlies Hosting the Boston Celtics Tonight at FedEx Forum!
Following their losing streak breaking win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies (23-44) play host to the second best team in the Eastern Conference: the Boston Celtics (45-23). The Grizzlies are coming off of a game in which they broke an eight game losing streak by defeating the fifth seeded Nuggets, a massive upset. The Celtics haven't missed a beat since the return of star forward Jayson Tatum from his Achilles injury he suffered in last season's playoffs.
Injury Reports
GG JacksonUSA Today / ImagnThe Grizzlies' injury report features a handful of new players following Wednesday's clash:
Doubtful
Taj Gibson - Right Foot Soreness
GG Jackson II - Left Knee Soreness
Out
Santi Aldama - Right Knee Surgery Recovery
Kentavious Caldwell Pope - Right 5th Finger Surgery Recovery
Brandon Clarke - Right Calf Strain
Zach Edey - Left Ankle Surgery Recovery
Jahmai Mashack - Left Ankle Sprain
Ja Morant - Left Elbow UCL Sprain
Scotty Pippen Jr. - Right Great Toe Surgery Recovery
The Celtics enter this game with a much healthier roster than the Grizz, with only one player listed on their injury report:
Out
Nikola Vucevic - Right Ring Finger Fracture
Recent Form & Upcoming Games
The Celtics enter this game hoping to extend their winning streak of three games. They are currently only four games out of pole position in the Eastern Conference, which looks more in reach with the recent injury to star Detroit Pistons' guard Cade Cunningham. The Grizzlies were the victors on Wednesday night and hope to put together consecutive wins for only the eighth time this season.
The Celtics return home after a one game road trip to Memphis to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday March 22nd. The Grizzlies turn around and go on the road tomorrow night to take on the Charlotte Hornets.
Coverage on 92.9FM ESPN starts with pregame this evening at 6:30pm with Jessica Benson. Tip off with Eric Hasseltine is at 7:00pm.
