The Memphis Grizzlies are set to host the Chicago Bulls in the marquee matchup of the 2022 NBA Martin Luther King Jr. Day slate.
The Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, owning a 30-15 record after rattling off an 11-game win streak that came to an end this past weekend. Led by Ja Morant, who is putting together a campaign worthy of MVP consideration with averages of 24.4 points, 6.8 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game, Memphis is looking like a threat in the Western Conference.
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The Grizzlies will be put to the test against the Bulls, who have been another one of the league’s biggest surprises, owning the best record in the Eastern Conference over halfway through the season. They are led by an MVP candidate of their own in DeMar DeRozan, who is turning back the clock with averages of 25.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game this season.
For live updates, highlights and more from this contest, we have you covered below.
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Grizzlies vs. Bulls live score
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Grizzlies vs. Bulls live updates, highlights from NBA MLK Day game
First quarter
It has been a slow start for the two superstars in this one, as Ja Morant (5 points) and DeMar DeRozan (0 points) have both been quiet. However, Morant just had a powerful and-one finish that may spark a fire as the Grizzlies lead 13-12 with 2:28 to play in the frame.
Coby White has the game underway, scoring the first eight points for the Bulls. He buried a 3-pointer followed by two strong takes to the hoop to tie things up 8-8.
Pregame
The Grizzlies will start Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Ziaire Williams, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Steven Adams.
The Bulls will start Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, DeMar DeRozan, Alfonzo McKinnie and Nikola Vucevic.
Without Zach LaVine (knee), Lonzo Ball (knee) or Alex Caruso (return to competition reconditioning), the Bulls will need another big game from rookie guard Ayo Dosunmu.
How to watch Grizzlies vs. Bulls
- Date: Monday, Jan. 17
- Start time: 3:30 p.m. ET, 12:30 p.m. PT
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV | Watch TNT App
