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Can Grizzlies Cover Road Spread vs. Struggling Clippers?
16 Dec
Summary
- Ja Morant is back for the Grizzlies, but Zach Edey is out.
- James Harden's availability is uncertain for the Clippers.
- The Clippers are on a three-game losing streak and struggling at home.
The Memphis Grizzlies are set to play their second game with Ja Morant back in the lineup, though key player Zach Edey will be absent. This comes as the Los Angeles Clippers face uncertainty regarding their own leading scorer, James Harden, who was unexpectedly added to the injury report. The Grizzlies have shown resilience, going 7-3 without Morant.
The Clippers, meanwhile, are in a slump, having lost their last three games and eight of their past nine. Their home-court advantage has vanished, with seven consecutive losses at the Intuit Dome. Despite their struggles and the potential absence of Harden, the Clippers are still favored by 4.5 points.
Harden's potential absence is significant, given his averages of 26.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 8.2 assists. The Grizzlies' fast-paced offense will clash with the Clippers' slower tempo, and recent trends suggest a lower-scoring game, with both teams having gone under the total point total in a majority of their recent games.
