The Memphis Grizzlies have reported that several players will not participate in their upcoming game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Ty Jerome (thigh), Cedric Coward (knee), and Santi Aldama (knee) are confirmed to be out. Additionally, the Grizzlies will also miss Taj Gibson (reconditioning), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger), Ja Morant (elbow), Zach Edey (ankle), and Brandon Clarke (calf) due to various injuries.
On the other side, the Pacers will have Obi Toppin (foot) available for the matchup, while Pascal Siakam (wrist), Andrew Nembhard (back/neck), Aaron Nesmith (ankle), Ivica Zubac (ankle), Johnny Furphy (knee), and Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) will be unavailable.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, February 29, at 4:00 p.m. CST at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Fans can catch the action on the FanDuel Sports Network and listen on various radio stations across Memphis and Indiana.
This game marks the second regular-season meeting between the Grizzlies (22-36) and the Pacers (15-45). The Grizzlies previously defeated the Pacers, 128-103, on October 25. Historically, the Grizzlies hold a slight edge in their all-time series against the Pacers, with a record of 25-34, including 18 wins in home games.
For this match, the projected starters for the Grizzlies include Scotty Pippen Jr. and Walter Clayton Jr. in the guard positions, with Olivier-Maxence Prosper at center and Jaylen Wells and GG Jackson at forward. The Pacers are expected to start Kam Jones and Ben Sheppard at guard, with Jay Huff at center and Jarace Walker and Obi Toppin at forward.
In terms of the betting lines, the Grizzlies are slightly favored with a spread of -1.5. With a total point expectation of 237.5, this game could shape up to be an exciting contest.
Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo recently praised his team’s competitiveness, particularly after their victory over the Dallas Mavericks, highlighting the young players’ opportunities to showcase their skills and the overall team effort. As the Grizzlies look to build on their recent successes, fans remain hopeful for a strong performance despite the missing players.