Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane unexpectedly downgraded before Los Angeles Clippers game
The Memphis Grizzlies had their entire 2023-24 season derailed due to injuries, leading to them landing the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, where they landed Purdue star Zach Edey and Washington State wing Jaylen Wells in the second round. Now, this season, the Grizzlies have enough talent to be a real force in the Western Conference.
On Friday night, the Grizzlies will travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers, who boast a four-game winning streak and are 7-3 over their last 10 games. While injuries were the main storyline last season, they remain relevant this season. Following a recent injury update, a Grizzlies star has received an unexpected downgrade.
The Grizzlies have downgraded star guard Desmond Bane to questionable as he deals with lower back soreness. Bane was last sidelined for the Grizzlies on March 1st and has appeared in 58 games this season.
While not having his best statistical season, Bane is averaging 19.1 points per game, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists for Memphis while taking fewer shots than the prior two years. Bane is in the first year of his five-year, $197 million rookie extension.
As Bane’s status will be one to monitor in the lead-up to Friday’s contest, tip-off in Los Angeles is set for 10:30 p.m. EST on NBA TV.
How to Stream Memphis Grizzlies at LA Clippers: Live, TV Channel
The Memphis Grizzlies (43-27) are set to face the LA Clippers (39-30) in a matchup that highlights contrasting recent performances. The Grizzlies enter the game on a two-game losing streak, while the Clippers are riding a four-game winning streak. Memphis currently holds a strong conference record of 25-18, but will be without key players Ja Morant, Zyon Pullin, Brandon Clarke, and Lamar Stevens due to injuries. In contrast, the Clippers, who are third in their division, will be missing Jordan Miller. Both teams will look to solidify their playoff positions as they clash at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.
Memphis Grizzlies at LA Clippers Game Information
Game Date: March 21, 2025
Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest – St. Louis, NBA TV
Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Win-Loss Record: 39-30
Conference Record: 21-22
Division Record: 7-7
Streak: 4 win
Memphis Grizzlies Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 43-27
Conference Record: 25-18
Division Record: 10-5
Streak: 2 loss
Stat Leaders
LA Clippers (39-30, #3 in division)
Points Leader: Norman Powell, 23.2 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Ivica Zubac, 12.57 RPG
Assists Leader: James Harden, 8.7 APG
Steals Leader: Kris Dunn, 1.8 SPG
Blocks Leader: Ivica Zubac, 1.16 BPG
Memphis Grizzlies (43-27, #2 in division)
Points Leader: Jaren Jackson Jr., 22.4 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Zach Edey, 7.67 RPG
Assists Leader: Ja Morant, 7.4 APG
Steals Leader: Scotty Pippen Jr., 1.31 SPG
Blocks Leader: Jaren Jackson Jr., 1.6 BPG
LA Clippers Injury Report
Jordan Miller – Hip (Out) – The Clippers have listed Miller as OUT for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
Zyon Pullin – Knee (Out) – The Grizzlies have listed Pullin as OUT for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Clippers.
Ja Morant – Shoulder (Out) – The Grizzlies have listed Morant as OUT for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Clippers.
Brandon Clarke – Knee (Out) – The Grizzlies have listed Clarke as OUT for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Clippers.
Lamar Stevens – Shoulder (Out) – The Grizzlies have listed Stevens as OUT for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Clippers.
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