Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Apr. 8 | NBA 2024-25 season

The Charlotte Hornets host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday for their second and final encounter of the 2024-25 NBA regular season. The Grizzlies defeated the Hornets 132-120 at home during their previous meeting in January.

With four regular-season games remaining for both teams, the Grizzlies (46-32) have at least secured a spot in the Western Conference's play-in tournament. However, they are in tight contention with five other teams to avoid the play-in and are just two games below the third seed.

Meanwhile, the Hornets (19-59) have already been eliminated from playoff contention, standing second-last in the Eastern Conference.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets: Injury Reports

Grizzlies injury report for Apr. 8

Memphis will be without Zyon Pullin and Brandon Clarke for the upcoming contest.

Player	Status	Injury
Zyon Pullin	Out	Knee
Brandon Clarke	Out (OFS)	Knee

Hornets injury report for Apr. 8

On the other hand, the Hornets have Damion Baugh and Josh Green listed as out for the game while LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Brandon Miller and Grant Williams are out for the season.

Player	Status	Injury
Damion Baugh	Out	Hip
Josh Green	Out	Shoulder
LaMelo Ball	Out (OFS)	Ankle
Tre Mann	Out (OFS)	Back
Brandon Miller	Out (OFS)	Wrist
Grant Williams	Out (OFS)	Knee

Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets: Starting lineups and depth charts

Grizzlies starting lineup and depth chart for Apr. 8

The Grizzlies are expected to use a starting lineup of Ja Morant (PG), Desmond Bane (SG), Jaylen Wells (SF), Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) and Zach Edey (C) for the upcoming matchup.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Ja Morant	Scotty Pippen Jr.	Luke Kennard
SG	Desmond Bane	Luke Kennard	Cam Spencer
SF	Jaylen Wells	Vince Williams Jr.	John Konchar
PF	Jaren Jackson Jr.	Santi Aldama	Lamar Stevens
C	Zach Edey	Jaren Jackson Jr.	Jay Huff

Hornets starting lineup and depth chart for Apr. 8

Meanwhile, the Hornets are projected to deploy a starting lineup of KJ Simpson (PG), Seth Curry (SG), Josh Okogie (SF), Miles Bridges (PF) and Mark Williams (C).

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	KJ Simpson	Nick Smith Jr.	Jaylen Sims
SG	Seth Curry	Nick Smith Jr.	Josh Okogie
SF	Josh Okogie	DaQuan Jeffries	Wendell Moore Jr.
PF	Miles Bridges	Tidjane Salaun	Wendell Moore Jr.
C	Mark Williams	Jusuf Nurkic	Moussa Diabate

Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets: Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies have won three of their last 10 outings and are on a two-game winning streak, following their 109-103 road win against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Desmond Bane led their victory charge in the game with 38 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have won two of their last 10 games and are on a three-game losing streak after being defeated 131-117 at home by the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Mark Williams led their losing effort with 22 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and a block in the game.

How to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets?

The Grizzlies-Hornets matchup is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The game will be broadcast locally on FDSSE and is also available to be streamed live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.