As the Memphis Grizzlies gear up for their clash against the Brooklyn Nets, Coach Tuomas Iisalo faces a juggling act with his lineup. Just a game after managing minutes for 11 players, the Grizzlies might find themselves with only eight available for this matchup.
The Grizzlies, holding a 23-39 record, are set to begin their two-game road trip at the Barclays Center on March 9. With this being the first of back-to-back games, Memphis is taking a cautious approach to player injuries.
Key players like Cedric Coward (right knee), Ty Jerome (right calf), Scotty Pippen Jr. (right toe), and Taylor Hendricks (right toe soreness) are all listed as doubtful, which could significantly impact the team’s rotation.
On the other side, the Brooklyn Nets, struggling with a 16-47 record, are also dealing with their own roster challenges. They’ll be missing Michael Porter Jr., who’s resting, and Egor Denim, sidelined due to a left plantar fascia injury.
This game marks the second and final showdown between these two teams this season. The Grizzlies edged out a 103-98 victory in their first encounter on January 11. However, of the 11 Memphis players who contributed to that win, only three are expected to suit up this time around.
Catch all the action and live updates on the FanDuel Sports app as the Grizzlies and Nets battle it out at 6:30 p.m. CT.