Ty Jerome Pushes Through Back Injury to Start for Undefeated Grizzlies
Underdog NBA reported: 'Ty Jerome (back) will start Thursday.'
is officially lacing them up. Despite dealing with a back issue, the point guard has been cleared and will be in the starting lineup for Thursday night's late tip.
If you have followed 's career, you know his medical chart reads like a WebMD symptom checker. From calf strains to thigh issues and ankle sprains, the guy has spent plenty of time in the training room.
Pushing through a bad back is a different level of misery, especially for a guard who has to navigate screens all night. But needs him on the floor right now, and the training staff clearly feels he is good enough to go.
The Grizzlies are rolling into Thursday with a flawless 4-0 record. Keeping that zero in the loss column is going to take a massive effort against an undefeated 3-0 squad.
This matchup is pure offensive chaos waiting to happen. The oddsmakers have as a 7.5-point home favorite, and the total is sitting at an absurd 233.5 points.
That number tells you exactly what kind of track meet to expect. If is dealing with any lingering stiffness, trying to keep pace with and Ja Morant in the backcourt is going to expose it immediately.
is rolling out a massive frontcourt with Zach Edey, but the perimeter defense is where this game will be decided. has to be ready to move laterally from the opening tip.
Keep an eye on his early rotation minutes. If looks a step slow or grabs at his lower back after a hard closeout, the will have to pivot fast to keep their perfect season alive.