In their upcoming game against the San Antonio Spurs, the Memphis Grizzlies plan to monitor the minutes of center Zach Edey and rookie guard Cedric Coward. This strategic decision comes despite the absence of reported injuries. The matchup is set for Tuesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. CST, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Injury Reports
Both teams are dealing with various injury issues:
San Antonio Spurs
- Victor Wembanyama: Out – Left Calf Strain
- Stephon Castle: Out – Left Hip Flexor Soreness
- Dylan Harper: Out – Left Calf Strain
- David Jones Garcia: Questionable – G League (Two-way)
- Jordan McLaughlin: Out – Hamstring Tightness
- Riley Minix: Questionable – G League (Two-way)
Memphis Grizzlies
- Ja Morant: Out – Right Calf Strain
- Ty Jerome: Out – Right Calf Strain
- Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out – Right Toe Surgery Recovery
- Brandon Clarke: Out – Right Knee Surgery Recovery
- Javon Small: Out – Left Toe Soreness
Game Details
The Grizzlies, currently holding a record of 4-10, will try to break a four-game losing streak. This game also marks their final matchup in a difficult four-game road trip after losses in New York, Boston, and Cleveland. The teams will also meet three more times this season, with the next games scheduled for December 2, January 6, and March 25.
Recent Performance and Historical Context
Despite their struggles this season, Memphis has historically dominated their matchup with the Spurs. The Grizzlies have won five consecutive season series against San Antonio, holding a remarkable 16-2 record against them since 2021. However, the Spurs won their most recent encounter, narrowly edging the Grizzlies 130-128 at FedEx Forum on March 1, during which Jaren Jackson Jr. scored an impressive 42 points.
Projected Starting Lineups
| Grizzlies | Spurs |
|---|---|
| F Jaylen Wells | F Julian Champagnie |
| F Jaren Jackson Jr. | F Harrison Barnes |
| C Zach Edey | C Luke Kornet |
| G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | G De’Aaron Fox |
| G Cedric Coward | G Devin Vassell |
Betting Insights
According to DraftKings, the betting lines for this game are:
- Spread: Spurs -5.5 (-115), Grizzlies +5.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Spurs -230, Grizzlies +190
- Total: 233.5 (Over -108, Under -112)
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Coach’s Comments
Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo discussed the decision to limit the playing time of both Edey and Coward. He emphasized the importance of managing their contributions for both immediate team needs and future stability.
