Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for March 21 | NBA 2024-25 season

The Memphis Grizzlies take on the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on Friday. This will be the third and final meeting between these two teams this season. Thus far, the Clippers are 2-0 in the season series.

The Grizzlies (43-27) are fifth in the Western Conference standings. They are out to bounce back from two consecutive losses. Meanwhile, the Clippers (39-30) are in seventh place in the West. They are looking to extend their win streak to five.

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Injury report

Memphis Grizzlies injury report

Ja Morant (shoulder), Brandon Clarke (knee), Lamar Stevens (shoulder) and Zyon Pullin (knee) won't be suiting up against the Clippers on Friday.

LA Clippers injury report

Jordan Miller (hip) will be sidelined in the showdown against the Grizzlies.

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Predicted starting lineups and depth chart

Memphis Grizzlies

Starters	2nd unit	3rd unit
Luke Kennard	Scotty Pippen Jr.
Desmond Bane	John Konchar	Cam Spencer
Jaylen Wells	Vince Williams Jr.
Jaren Jackson Jr.	Santi Aldama	Marvin Bagley III
Zach Edey	Jay Huff

LA Clippers

Starters	2nd unit	3rd unit
James Harden	Ben Simmons	Patty Mills
Kris Dunn	Bogdan Bogdanovic
Norman Powell	Amir Coffey
Kawhi Leonard	Derrick Jones Jr.	Kobe Brown
Ivica Zubac	Nicolas Batum	Drew Eubanks

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Key matchups

Desmond Bane vs James Harden

Now in his fifth year with the Grizzlies, Desmond Bane remains a potent perimeter threat who contributes hustle and playmaking as well. This season, Bane is averaging 19.1 points per game on 48.6% shooting from the field (39.1% from beyond the arc), along with 6.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Harden, of course, recently played in his 11th All-Star Game. The former MVP is putting up 22.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per outing.

Jaren Jackson Jr. vs Kawhi Leonard

The Grizzlies have plenty of size in their starting five, which features Jaren Jackson Jr. at power forward. A former Defensive Player of the Year, Jackson is averaging 5.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game in addition to his 22.4 ppg.

Kawhi Leonard, of course, is a proficient matchup nightmare who can make bigger defenders uncomfortable out on the perimeter. In just 26 games played this season, Leonard is putting up 19.6 points per game on 47.6% shooting.

Zach Edey vs Ivica Zubac

Both starting centers are traditional centers who do their damage in the shaded lane. Zach Edey and Ivica Zubac can both control the pace and the defensive tone of their respective teams, which is why their matchup is crucial as well.