Warriors have been hit with a big injury blow ahead of Grizzlies clash.
The Golden State Warriors are set to host the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on Friday, November 15, 2024, for their final home game of the Group Stage of the NBA Cup.
The Warriors are currently 1-0 in the tournament after a thrilling 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, with Stephen Curry leading the way with a season-high 37 points.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are entering this game after a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ahead of the exciting NBA clash, let’s take a look at the team news and predicted lineups for both teams.
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The Warriors have been riding high this season. Despite losing Klay Thompson in the offseason, the 6-time NBA champions have been thriving with a 9-2 record. However, they have suffered a big injury blow as De’Anthony Melton has a sprained left ACL and will be out for Friday’s game.
While Melton’s absence will be a significant blow, the Warriors’ bench has stepped up in a big way this season. The reserves are currently averaging 58 points per game so far this season which is the most in NBA history.
Brandin Podziemski is likely to fill in for Melton in the starting lineup.
Meanwhile, Kyle Anderson has been labeled as probable for the game tomorrow. The forward missed the last game with a neck spasm.
Predicted Starting 5: Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies hit a small bump in the last game with a defeat against the Lakers. Despite a strong showing from Jaren Jackson Jr., who scored 29 points, the Grizzlies couldn’t hold on to their lead and went down 128-123.
Ja Morant, who has been sidelined due to a hip injury, will not be available for this game as well.
Meanwhile, Vince Williams Jr. has been listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs the Warriors.
Desmond Bane is out with an oblique injury, and Cam Spencer is expected to return after a few weeks
following ankle surgery.
GG Jackson remains sidelined following a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot in the offseason.
Predicted Starting 5: Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr., Santi Aldama, Jaylen Wells, and Scotty
Pippen Jr.
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