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LA Clippers versus Memphis Grizzlies

By Ryan Snellings

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 2: Doc Rivers of the LA Clippers coaches team during game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 2, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 2: Doc Rivers of the LA Clippers coaches team during game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 2, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The LA Clippers travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies as they try to get back on track for playoff contention.

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies after an ugly performance against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis is not a great team, but can be dangerous. The club has won 6 out of their last 10 games, albeit mainly against weaker teams. With playoff seeding still in question, the Clippers need to be weary of a game against a team with nothing to lose like Memphis.

The two teams have had a small rivalry over the past couple of seasons, but with major roster changes for both, things don’t seem as hostile as they used to be. This is good for a Clippers’ team who has seemingly been frustrated as of late.

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Injury Report

The Clips did get DeAndre Jordan back on Wednesday against Boston, which is a good sign as he will face off against Marc Gasol. The rest of the injury report reads as follows:

  • OUT: Patrick Beverley (right knee surgery)
  • OUT: Jawun Evans (sore lower abdominal)
  • OUT: Danilo Gallinari (left glute injury)
  • OUT: Austin Rivers (right ankle injury)

What to expect

This is the perfect situation for a Clippers team looking to bounce back. Memphis isn’t going to be an easy team to play, but they should be far from a challenge. The team should be able to pick up a win and gain a game on the team’s ahead of them in the Western Conference standings.

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