New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

Match preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Memphis Grizzlies on 9th April 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs tightens up with less than 2 games left for every team in the regular season.

Pelicans are already looking forward to the play-in tournament as it is their only chance to make it to the playoffs this season.

Grizzlies on the other hand have locked the 2nd seed in the West, and it is a great achievement on their part.

The current record of both the teams:

• The New Orleans Pelicans are currently having a record of 36-44 and are the 9th seed in the West
• The Memphis Grizzlies are currently having a record of 55-25 and are the 2nd seed in the West

Injury Report

Pelicans:

1. Zion Williamson – Knee
2. Kira Lewis Jr. – ACL

Grizzlies:

1. Ja Morant – Knee
2. Killian Tillie – Knee

Players to watch out for in New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies

• CJ McCollum – Pelicans

CJ has really elevated this team to the next level, as they are in a good position to make it to the playoffs, which will be a huge achievement for them considering their bad start to the season.

• Desmond Bane – Grizzlies

Bane will be the key in this matchup for the Grizzlies, as they will still be without Ja Morant who is not yet ready for this game.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Grizzlies might edge this one out as the Pelicans have already qualified for the play-in tournament which might bring a level down in their commitment to this game.

Prediction:

• Memphis Grizzlies to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.

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