It’s become a winter ritual, and maybe a spring one too. The Memphis Grizzlies are the most injured team in basketball, once again. Tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans, they will be without Mike Conley, Chandler Parsons, Zach Randolph, Vince Carter, Brandan Wright, and perhaps James Ennis as well. For once, the Pelicans will have the upper hand in healthy rotation players.
Even considering the health advantage the Pelicans will possess, they cannot underestimate the talent and coaching of the Memphis Grizzlies. Led by first-year head coach David Fizdale, the Grizzlies are shooting nearly seven more three-pointers per game than they did last season.