Grizzlies Gear Up for Showdown Against Cavaliers
The Memphis Grizzlies are set to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers this Saturday, November 15, at 4:00 p.m. CST, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. This matchup presents an opportunity for the Grizzlies to break a frustrating five-game losing streak against the Cavaliers.
Game Details and Broadcast Information
Fans can catch the action on Bally Sports Southeast and the FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. For those tuning in via radio, coverage will be available on 92.9 FM ESPN Radio/680 AM in Memphis, as well as 100.7 FM WMMS and Newsradio WTAM 1100 AM/106.9 FM in Ohio.
Historical Context
As the Grizzlies (4-9) prepare to take on the Cavaliers (8-5), it’s worth noting their historical record. The Grizzlies have faced the Cavaliers 57 times in regular-season play, with a record of 21 wins and 36 losses. While Memphis has performed respectably at home with a 15-14 record, they have struggled on the road, sitting at just 6-22 against Cleveland. In their previous two encounters during the 2024-2025 season, the Cavaliers emerged victorious, winning 129-123 in Memphis and 133-124 in Cleveland.
Projected Starting Lineups
For the Grizzlies, the expected starters include:
G Ja Morant
G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
C Jock Landale
F Jaylen Wells
F Jaren Jackson Jr.
The Cavaliers are likely to counter with:
G Sam Merrill
G Donovan Mitchell
C Jarrett Allen
F De’Andre Hunter
F Evan Mobley
Injury Report
In terms of player availability, the Grizzlies face a challenging situation with a number of injuries:
Cedric Coward: Doubtful (Foot)
Olivier Maxence Prosper: Questionable (Quad)
Zach Edey: Out (Ankle)
Ty Jerome: Out (Calf)
Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (Toe)
Brandon Clarke: Out (Knee)
Javon Small: Out (Toe)
The Cavaliers will also be without key players:
Darius Garland: Out (Toe)
Jaylon Tyson: Out (Concussion)
Max Strus: Out (Foot)
Betting Insights
As the teams prepare to clash, the betting lines reflect the Grizzlies as 10.5-point underdogs, with a moneyline set at +360. The Cavaliers, listed at -460, are favored to win. The total points for the game are projected at 238.5, with betting options on both sides of that line.
Coach’s Perspective
Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo addressed the team’s recent struggles, emphasizing the need to harness their challenges as motivation. “We keep working and we know we can do better. We know that the situation is tough for us, we’ve played some very strong opponents and at the same time, we’ve had some key players miss time. We just got to turn this into motivation. The fact that we are struggling in certain games, that’s all right. It shouldn’t be because of effort like tonight,” he stated.
As the Grizzlies look to regain their footing against a formidable opponent, the stakes are high for both teams. The outcome of this game could set the tone for the remainder of the season, making it a pivotal moment for Memphis.
