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Memphis Grizzlies vs New York Knicks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 27 | 2024-25 NBA season

Monday night in the NBA will be a great day for Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks fans, as the two top teams from the two conferences face each other. The Grizzlies will hit the road to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in a regular-season game.

The Memphis camp is having a great run this season, showing the world that a healthy Ja Morant can make a lot of difference. The team has a 31-15 record, is on a six-game winning streak and holds the third seed in the Western Conference standings.

On the Eastern side, the Knicks are tearing down their conference teams to assert themselves as serious contenders this year. The decision to bring in Karl Anthony-Towns has proved a major success, as the big KAT has been amazing. The New York team has a 30-16 record, is on a three-game winning streak and holds the third seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New York Knicks: Injury reports

Memphis Grizzlies injury report for Jan. 27

The Grizzlies are down four men coming into the Garden on Monday night. As per ESPN, Vince Williams Jr. is out with an ankle injury, Jake LaRavia is out with a back issue and Marcus Smart is out with an injury to his right ring finger.

Cam Spencer is still out with a left thumb fracture and will be evaluated in the coming one to two weeks. Santi Aldama is listed as day-to-day, and his participation will depend on his medical status before the game and the coach's decision.

New York Knicks injury report for Jan. 27

The Knicks are down three men for the Monday night game. As per ESPN, Pacome Dadiet is ruled out because of a toe injury, while Kevin McCullar Jr. has been out for three months with a knee injury he suffered against the Cavaliers in a 110-104 loss on Oct. 28.

Mitchell Robinson is also listed out, but the Knicks are optimistic about his return to the court in early to mid-February. Ariel Hukporti and Josh Hart are listed as day-to-day, and their participation will depend on them clearing medical evaluations before the game and the coach's decision.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New York Knicks: Predicted starting lineups and depth charts

Memphis Grizzlies predicted starting five and depth chart for Jan. 27

The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to run a lineup with Ja Morant at point and Desmond Bane spreading the play with Jaylen Wells. Here are the expected starting five for the Grizzlies:

PG- Ja Morant, SG- Desmond Bane, SF- Jaylen Wells, PF- Jaren Jackson and C- Zach Edey.

Here is a depth chart for them:

Point Guard
Ja MorantScotty Pippen Jr.Yuki Kawamura
Shooting Guard
Desmond BaneLuke Kennard
Small Forward
Jaylen WellsJohn Konchar
Power Forward
Jaren Jackson Jr.Brandon Clarke
Center
Zach EdeyJay Huff

New York Knicks predicted starting five and depth chart for Jan. 27

The New York Knicks are expected to run the same lineup as their previous games with minor adjustments to the bench and rotations. Here are the expected starting five for them:

PG- Jalen Brunson, SG- Mikal Bridges, SF- Josh Hart, PF- OG Anunoby and C- Karl Anthony-Towns.

Here is a depth chart for them:

Point Guard
Jalen BrunsonCameron Payne
Shooting Guard
Mikal BridgesMiles McBrideTyler Kolek
Small Forward
OG AnunobyLandry ShametMatt Ryan
Power Forward
Josh HartPrecious AchiuwaJacob Toppin
Center
Karl-Anthony TownsJericho Sims

The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on MSG (home) and FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Memphis (away). Fans can also livestream it on FuboTV and NBA League Pass.

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