The Grizzlies are favored against the Pistons, but Detroit is a much more respectable team than recent seasons. The Pistons are ranked 10th in defensive efficiency with former Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff leading the way. Memphis will be without Ja Morant, who is out due to a left knee contusion. Zach Edey also remains out with an ankle injury.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The Grizzlies are calling it a left knee contusion for Morant, which is a different injury than the one that had sideline him for eight games.

Ja Morant suffered a new knee injury after returning from a hip injury that kept him sidelined for eight games prior.