As the playoffs approach, the Memphis Grizzlies have to pivot and find a suitable sub for Brandon Clarke, who had paired well Jaren Jackson Jr.

Clarke has been diagnosed with a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee, which he sustained during a fall to the flooer in the first quarter of the Grizzlies’ 115-99 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on March 19.

The Memphis Grizzlies likely will be without forward Brandon Clarke for at least the rest of the regular season with a sprained right knee.

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The Memphis Grizzlies (43-27) head west to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (39-30) in a battle of two Western Conference playoff teams.

Memphis is traveling to the Intuit Dome for a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night (9:30 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network). This is the third meeting between the Grizzlies and Clippers this season.

James Harden recorded 30 points and nine assists and Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to five games with a 128-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at Inglewood,

James Harden finished with 30 points and nine assists as the Clippers dominated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-108 to pick up their fifth consecutive victory.