The Memphis Grizzlies travel to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, December 15, at 10:30 PM ET at the Intuit Dome. Memphis holds an 11-14 record and is coming off a 126-130 loss to Utah, while Los Angeles sits at 6-19, extending a three-game losing streak.
The Grizzlies are missing multiple contributors, including Zach Edey (left ankle; stress reaction), Ty Jerome (right calf; strain), John Konchar (left thumb; UCL tear), Scotty Pippen Jr. (left great toe; surgery recovery), and Javon Small (left toe; turf toe). Brandon Clarke is doubtful as he recovers from right knee surgery.
Jaren Jackson Jr., averaging 16.8 points and 5.0 rebounds, remains the Grizzlies’ focal point in the paint, supported by Ja Morant’s 18.2 points and 7.8 assists per game.
The Clippers face notable absences as well. Bradley Beal (left hip; fracture) and Derrick Jones Jr. (right knee; sprain) are out, while James Harden (left calf; contusion) and Nicolas Batum (illness) are listed as questionable. Chris Paul is not with the team, limiting veteran leadership on the floor.
Los Angeles depends heavily on Harden’s scoring and playmaking, with 26.6 points and 8.2 assists per game, and Kawhi Leonard’s 25.3 points per contest. Ivica Zubac remains a key presence in the paint, contributing 16.6 points and 11.4 rebounds per game.
This marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Memphis winning both previous matchups: 112-107 in Los Angeles on November 28 and 107-98 at home on December 5.
