Grizzlies Host Clippers in Key Western Conference Matchup

Memphis aims to extend its home winning streak as Ja Morant returns, while the Clippers face challenges with inconsistent offense and injuries.

The Memphis Grizzlies (20-9) look to secure their ninth consecutive home victory as they face the Los Angeles Clippers (16-13) at FedExForum.
Ja Morant returns to the Grizzlies' lineup after missing the previous game, while Marcus Smart is out with a finger injury and Desmond Bane is questionable due to illness.
The Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard, who remains sidelined with a knee injury, and Terance Mann, who is out with a finger injury.
Memphis leads the league in scoring with 123.1 points per game and ranks fourth in defensive rating, while the Clippers rely on their defense, ranked fifth in the NBA.
This is the first meeting between the teams this season, with Memphis entering the game as a 5.5-point favorite according to betting odds.