The Grizzlies will be without guard Ja Morant and forward Santi Aldama for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to illnesses.

The Grizzlies (29-15) are entering this matchup winners of four straight. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. are leading the play, and Luke Kennard is having his best stretch of the season over the past five games. Kennard finished with 23 points and made seven 3-pointers on Wednesday.

The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans for the third game of their regular season series matchup. The Grizzlies have taken both previous ga