Ja Morant will miss his third consecutive game as the
Memphis Grizzlies face the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The star guard has been ruled out due to left hamstring soreness, adding to his growing list of injury concerns this season. Morant’s absence comes as the Grizzlies push for a higher playoff seed in the competitive Western Conference.
Ja Morant’s hamstring issue is the latest setback in a season riddled with injuries. He previously missed games due to right shoulder soreness, which sidelined him against the
Miami Heat on Saturday and earlier this month. Before these recent absences, Morant had strung together six impressive games, averaging 31.3 points and 7.7 assists. However, his availability has been inconsistent, with only 43 games played this season. He’s averaging 22.3 points, 7.4 assists, and 1.2 steals, but recurring issues with his back, knee, and foot have limited his impact.
Grizzlies injury report March 19 (Image via NBA)
The Memphis Grizzlies, currently fifth in the West with a 43-26 record, are aiming to secure home-court advantage for the playoffs. Ja Morant’s absence against the Trail Blazers is a significant blow, especially given his strong history against Portland. In 11 career games against the Blazers, Ja Morant holds a 6-5 record, averaging 24.6 points, 9.5 assists, and 6.1 rebounds. His standout performance came in a 123-119 loss on February 16, 2022, when he dropped 44 points and dished out 11 assists.
Memphis Grizzlies injury report vs the Portland Trail Blazers (March 19, 2025)
Memphis will also be without Lamar Stevens (right shoulder) and Zyon Pullin (knee) for Wednesday’s game. Santi Aldama (calf) and Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) are listed as questionable. The Memphis Grizzlies will need to rely on their depth to overcome these absences and maintain their playoff positioning.
When and where to watch the Memphis Grizzlies play tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers (March 19, 2025)?
The game tips off at 10 p.m. EDT at the Moda Center and will be broadcast locally on KUNP / KATU 2.2 and FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Memphis. Fans can also stream the matchup on NBA League Pass and fuboTV.
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