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.

Wednesday’s game, however, was over well before the fourth quarter. The Pistons were blown out by the Memphis Grizzlies, 131-111, and fell to 8-12 overall. Without Ja Morant, the Grizzlies’ bench marched all over the Pistons’ improved defense.