Is Ja Morant playing tonight against New Orleans Pelicans? Exploring Grizzlies star's status (Dec. 27)

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies play on Friday's second night of a back-to-back against the New Orleans Pelicans. The star point guard suited up in Thursday's record 155-126 win over the Toronto Raptors as Memphis scored its most points in a game ever.

Morant finished with 15 points, two rebounds and nine assists in 24 minutes, shooting 5 of 10. While the Grizzlies haven't officially announced their injury report, Morant should be available to go against New Orleans. He didn't endure any injury setbacks against Toronto. Morant hasn't been on the injury report over the past two games.

Ja Morant's dealt with hip, knee, and back injuries, but neither seems to bother him ahead of Friday's game.

Ja Morant stats vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Ja Morant has averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 8.1 assists against the New Orleans Pelicans in 15 games. He's shot 48.9%, including 25.3% from 3. Morant holds an 8-7 record against New Orleans.

He played in the Grizzlies' previous matchup against the Pelicans on Nov. 29. Morant led Memphis to a 120-109 win, tallying 27 points, three rebounds, seven assists and three steals, shooting 10 of 18.

It should be another relatively easy game for the 21-10 Grizzlies. The Pelicans remain shorthanded with several key players out, which sees them hold a league-worse 5-26 record entering Friday's game. Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson are among the absentees.

Memphis has three wins in its past four games, while New Orleans is on an eight-game losing streak.

How to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans game?

FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and GCSEN will cover the Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans game in local regions. Viewers outside the respective states can watch the contest live online via NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center.

The Grizzlies lead the season series 1-0 and are favored to win on Friday with a -9.5-point spread and -452 money line.