Magic vs Grizzlies Saturday: Lineups, Injury Reports & Broadcast Info

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies (43-21) will host the Orlando Magic (16-48) at FedEx Forum during the NBA Saturday slate.. We have you covered on everything there is to know about the matchup before they face off.

Ja Morant has emerged as one of the NBA’s top box office players. He was a runner-up for Western Conference Player of the Month and has played his way into being a dark-horse contender for the 2022 NBA MVP award with averages of 27.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists on the season.

The Grizzlies will be looking to bounce back after being dealt a 120-107 loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics in a game where Jayson Tatum scored 24 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter.

It’s a rebuilding season for the Orlando Magic as they currently trail only the Houston Rockets for the worst record in the NBA, but only by a half-game.

Here is everything to know for when the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies face-off during NBA Saturday:

How to Watch Magic vs Grizzlies

Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Magic vs. Grizzlies:

Date: Saturday, March 5

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

Location: FedEx Forum, Memphis TN

TV Channel: Bally Sports Southeast (Grizzlies) and Bally Sports Florida (Magic)

Injury Report for Magic vs Grizzlies

Orlando Magic Injury Report: Wendell Carter Jr. (non-COVID illness) OUT, Markelle Fultz (ACL maintenance) OUT, Jonathan Isaac (torn ACL) OUT, Bol Bol (foot) OUT

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Kyle Anderson (foot soreness) QUESTIONABLE, Dillon Brooks (ankle) OUT, Yves Pons (thigh) OUT

Projected Starting Lineups for Magic vs Grizzlies

Orlando Magic Projected Starting Lineup: G Cole Anthony, G Jalen Suggs, F Franz Wagner, F Chuma Okeke, C Mo Bamba

Memphis Grizzlies Projected Starting Lineup: G Ja Morant, G Desmond Bane, F Ziaire Williams, F Jaren Jackson Jr., C Steven Adams

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Grant Afseth

Grant Afseth is an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network and Dallas Mavericks reporter for DallasBasketball.com. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter (@grantafseth), Facebook (@grantgafseth), and YouTube (@grantafseth).

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