On Friday night, electrifying point guard Ja Morant won’t get the chance to dunk on reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. And reserve forward Brandon Clarke won’t be able to provide the jolting spike of an energy drink in his customary role off the bench.
The Grizzlies must look elsewhere for that extra boost against the Bucks.
If facing surging Milwaukee wasn’t daunting enough, Memphis is tasked with doing so without its dynamic rookie tandem to open a three-game homestand against the NBA’s hottest team.
With Morant and Clarke recently returning from injuries ahead of three games in four nights, the Grizzlies are in the delicate position.