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Meanwhile, the Grizzlies (13-15) were on the wrong side of an upset in their 130-122 loss to the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Santi Aldama went off for 37 points and 10 rebounds as they blew a 20-point lead.

The Thunder could be without several important pieces. Chet Holmgren (back spasms) is questionable. Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus soreness) is out. Alex Caruso (middle finger sprain) is questionable. Aaron Wiggins (adductor soreness) is questionable. Jaylin Williams (heel bursitis) is out. Ousmane Dieng (calf strain) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies will have a skeleton crew. Ja Morant (ankle sprain) is out. Zach Edey (ankle stress reaction) is out. Brandon Clarke (calf strain) is out. Ty Jerome (calf strain) is out. Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe surgery) is out. Vince Williams Jr. (knee soreness) is out. John Konchar (UCL thumb surgery) is out. Javon Small (turf toe) is out.

Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set

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Grizzlies vs. Thunder Injury Report
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Full injury report for Monday’s Grizzlies vs. Thunder matchup

Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder are heavily shorthanded for their matchup tonight, Monday, December 22. Each team has essentially a full rotation worth of players sidelined, particularly impacting the Grizzlies’ backcourt and the Thunder’s frontcourt.

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
The Grizzlies are facing a significant crisis in the backcourt, with nearly all their primary ball-handlers and wings ruled out.

Player,Injury/Status,Position
Ja Morant,Out (Left Ankle Sprain),G
Zach Edey,Out (Left Ankle Stress Reaction),C
Vince Williams Jr.,Out (Left Knee Soreness),G/F
Scotty Pippen Jr.,Out (Left Toe Surgery Recovery),G
Ty Jerome,Out (Right Calf Strain),G
Brandon Clarke,Out (Right Calf Strain),F/C
John Konchar,Out (Left Thumb Surgery Recovery),G
Javon Small,Out (Left Toe/Turf Toe),G

Player,Injury/Status,Position
Chet Holmgren,Out (Back Spasms/Illness),C/F
Isaiah Hartenstein,Out (Right Soleus Soreness),C
Alex Caruso,Out (Right Middle Finger Sprain),G
Aaron Wiggins,Out (Right Adductor Soreness),G/F
Jaylin Williams,Out (Right Heel Bursitis),F/C
Ousmane Dieng,Out (Right Calf Strain),F
Nikola Topic,Out (Surgical Recovery),G
Thomas Sorber,Out (Right ACL Surgery),C

Memphis Survival: With Morant, Pippen Jr., and Jerome all out, expect heavy minutes for Santi Aldama and Cam Spencer to help with playmaking duties alongside Jaren Jackson Jr.

OKC’s Size Disadvantage: With Holmgren, Hartenstein, and Jaylin Williams all sidelined, OKC will likely start Branden Carlson or Kenrich Williams at center, or use Jalen Williams in a small-ball “five” role