The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Portland Trail Blazers at FedEx Forum on Friday evening.

The Grizzlies (20-39) have dropped three in a row but look to turn things around for a chance to build on their, 7-22, home record. Unfortunately, they continue to deal with a mountain of injury trouble, as GG Jackson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for action, while Luke Kennard (illness) and John Konchar (thumb) are listed as doubtful, and Desmond Bane (ankle), Jaren Jackson (quadriceps), Scotty Pippen (back), Derrick Rose (back), and Marcus Smart (finger) will be sidelined. The Grizzlies average a league-low 106.4 points per game, and they give up an average of 112.7 points per game. On the bright side, Santi Aldama continues to provide a solid contribution, averaging 7.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 blocks over the last five games. Vince Williams is also playing well, averaging 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.9 steals per game.

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers (15-42) have dropped nine in a row and hope to end the slide as they face the first game of a three-game road trip with the opportunity to improve on their, 6-22, road record. Anfernee Simons leads the team, averaging 22.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Jerami Grant is averaging 21.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists, while Toumani Camara averages 7.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game. The Trail Blazers average 107.2 points per game, which is second fewest in the league, but they give up an average of 116.3 points per game. Deandre Ayton (hand) played in the last game but is listed as doubtful for action on Friday. Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) and Scoot Henderson (thigh) will remain sidelined.