Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies: Preview, predictions, injury report and TV info for tonight's western conference matchup

NBA
Monday, 18 March 2024 at 21:00
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One of the eight games that the NBA has scheduled for this Monday night will be the interesting matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings. De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis are going against Jaren Jackson Jr. and his squad. The match will be played in Sacramento, California.
The Grizzlies will be the visiting tonight without much left to play this season, which has seen its key players get injured, especially star Ja Morant, who won't be back until next season. Memphis is 13th in the Western Conference with a 23-45 record having won only three of their last 10 games.
The Kings, meanwhile, know they must win a game like today's. Sacramento sits 6th in the West, occupying the last direct playoff qualifying position with a 38-28 record. Having won five of their last 10 games, this streak has given Dallas Mavericks (7th at 39-29) the chance to be nipping at their heels.
Expert predictions (Possible starting lineups and Winner)
The main predictions for tonight's game place the Sacramento Kings as the favorite to win. Their status as home team, the difference in motivation and the countless Memphis Grizzlies injuries leave the Kings with a big advantage in this matchup.
In addition, the potential starting lineups will be:
  • Kings: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, Harrison Barnes, Domantas Sabonis.
  • Grizzlies: Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard, G. G. Jackson, Santi Aldama, Jaren Jackson Jr.
Schedule and TV
The game will be played early tonight at 10:00 pm ET, and can be followed on the NBA's official website and app with a League Pass subscription.
Injuries
  • Kings: Aleksandar Vezenkov (ankle) and Trey Lyles (knee), ruled out.
  • Grizzlies: Ja Morant (shoulder), out for the season. Marcus Smart (finger), Derrick Rose (back), Brandon Clarke (achilles) and Ziaire Williams (hip), ruled out. Lamar Stevens (adductor), Yuta Watanabe (personal), Scotty Pippen Jr. (shin) and Vince Williams (knee) are questionable.