Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets odds, injury reports, predictions for March 23 matchup

The Memphis Grizzlies enter this exciting nationally televised game on ESPN against the Brooklyn Nets without the services of Ja Morant for the second consecutive game (knee).

The Memphis Grizzlies all-star has missed 16 games this season with a sore back, a sprained left knee and now a sore right knee.

However, it’s not all doom and gloom for Grizzlies fans as the Beale Street Bears are 14-2 this season in games that Ja Morant does not play.

The last time these two teams met, Morant and Desmond Bane combined for 65 points and 14 rebounds. Bane will be tasked with shouldering a bulk of the scoring load with Morant sidelined.

This will be an opportunity for Dillon Brooks to get some quality minutes guarding all-star level players in preparation for the grueling playoff schedule thats right around the corner.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets odds tonight

Spread

Grizzlies +2.0 (-110)
Nets – 2.0 (-110)

Moneyline

Grizzlies +115
Nets -140

Over/Under

Over 235 (-110)
Under 235 (-110)

Memphis enters the game against Brooklyn as 2-point underdogs.

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Grizzlies vs Nets injury report

For the Memphis Grizzlies:

• Ja Morant (knee) is out, according to Grizzlies PR
• Killian Tillie (knee) is out

For the Brooklyn Nets:

• LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) is out, according to Nick Friedell of ESPN
• Seth Curry (ankle) is questionable, per Alex Schiffer of The athletic
• Goran Dragic (knee) is doubtful, per Alex Schiffer of The Athletic
• Ben Simmons (herniated disc) is out, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic
• Joe Harris ankle) is out for the season

Memphis Grizzlies season series vs Brooklyn Nets

The Grizzlies and the Nets only play each other twice during the 2021-22 season and Memphis took game one.

On January 3, Memphis easily dispatched Kevin Durant and the Nets at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn 118-104.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets March 23 predictions

The last time these two teams met, Kyrie Irving was still quarantined at his home and not competing due to vaccine mandates and James Harden was still on the team.

Now, in Memphis, the new-look Nets will have Uncle Drew suiting up to improve their potential seeding in the 2022 NBA Playoffs.

The Nets currently sit in the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoff standings. Memphis is slotted in at No. 2 in the West at the moment.

Expect the Grizzlies to play well at home after having been away on a long, four-game road trip despite not having Morant available.

Tyus Jones will step-up in a big way, as he does whenever he starts. He scored 27 points when he started for Morant just a month ago against New Orleans.

Look for Jaren Jackson Jr. to score 20-25 points and extend his recent streak of excellent shooting. He’s shot 44% or better from the field in 8 of the team’s past 10 games. He’s shot 50% or better from beyond the arc in four of the last five games, too.

This squad turns it up to 11 whenever their star player is sidelined. This deep bench, combined with an energized crowd in front of a national audience, will allow the Grizzlies to win this game.

Prediction: Memphis 107, Brooklyn 103

How to watch the Grizzlies vs Nets on TV

This is a nationally televised game, airing live on ESPN Additionally, you can watch the Memphis Grizzlies on Bally’s Sports Southeast in the Memphis area. Tip-off is scheduled for just after 6:30 p.m. CT.