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Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers: preview and player stats (Nov 18, 2026)

Regular season7:00 PM

Memphis Grizzlies at Cleveland Cavaliers

Memphis Grizzlies
Cleveland Cavaliers

Rocket Arena · Cleveland, OH

Head to head: Grizzlies vs Cavaliers, series and next game

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Who wins?

MEM

Season leaders, per game

CLE
The teams side by side: Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers compared, with league ranks
MEMStatCLE
7–4Record6–6
Offense
5.9(better), 10th in the leagueNet rating12th in the league, 2.0
115.3(better), 8th in the leagueOffensive rating10th in the league, 114.1
101.3, 16th in the leaguePace18th in the league, 101.1
55.0, 7th in the leagueeFG%6th in the league, 55.0
13.4, 17th in the leagueTOV%5th in the league, 11.5(better)
29.9(better), 8th in the leagueOREB%24th in the league, 24.8
0.255, 25th in the leagueFT rate17th in the league, 0.279(better)
Defense
109.5(better), 9th in the leagueDefensive rating17th in the league, 112.1
52.3, 12th in the leagueOpp. eFG%9th in the league, 52.2(better)
11.6(better), 25th in the leagueOpp. TOV%29th in the league, 10.8
75.1(better), 7th in the leagueDREB%14th in the league, 73.3
0.262, 9th in the leagueOpp. FT rate3rd in the league, 0.234(better)

This season's meetings

They have not met this season.

Injury report

Memphis Grizzlies

  • Zach EdeyOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Injury Management (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Edey won't play in Friday's game against the Pelicans due to left ankle injury management. Edey will get the night off after appearing in eight straight games for the Grizzlies. Isaiah Stewart and Taylor Hendricks are next in line for minutes at center considering both Edey and Quinten Post (concussion) are listed out for Friday.

  • Scotty Pippen Jr.Out· back Nov 21Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Lumbar Disc Herniation (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Pippen (back) remains out for Wednesday's game against Denver, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports. With Pippen set to miss another game, Memphis will continue to operate without one of its backcourt reserves. He has now been sidelined for six straight contests due to the back issue and can be considered week-to-week until Memphis offers an update on his recovery. Cam Spencer remains worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

  • Quinten PostOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Concussion Protocol (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Post (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New Orleans. Post will miss a second straight game while in the league's concussion protocol, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Brooklyn. With Zach Edey (left ankle injury management) sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set, Isaiah Stewart will likely get the starting nod, while Taylor Hendricks figures to see increased burn off the bench.

  • Karim LopezOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - On Assignment (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).

  • Richie SaundersOut· back Dec 1Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Knee Surgery (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-07): Saunders signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Saunders is still on the mend from a torn right ACL that he suffered during his final year at BYU. However, he has been cleared for on-court activities and will be allowed to practice with the Grizzlies now that he's officially signed with the team.

  • Jahmai MashackOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Evan MobleyOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Great Toe - Sprain (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Mobley (toe) is out for Friday's game against the Heat. The star big man took a hard fall late in Wednesday's win over the Knicks, and he's missing his first contest of the season Friday with a sprained toe. With Mobley sidelined, Jaylon Tyson, Meleek Thomas and Mario Hezonja are each viable streaming options.

  • Sam MerrillOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Elbow Injury Management (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Merrill (elbow) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. Merrill has battled a lingering elbow issue since the preseason. He will now miss a third consecutive contest, with his next opportunity to suit up coming Friday in Miami. While Merrill is sidelined, Craig Porter, Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor should see more minutes.

  • Nae'Qwan TomlinOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Low Back Stress Reaction (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).

  • Ernest Udeh, Jr.OutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).

  • Khalifa DiopOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - On Assignment (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).

Key players · MEM: Memphis Grizzlies key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Cameron Boozer32.316.19.85.5
Ty Jerome30.726.23.54.8
Cedric Coward28.312.68.82.8
Jaylen Wells27.312.02.81.3
Jerami Grant23.610.72.12.1
Key players · CLE: Cleveland Cavaliers key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Donovan Mitchell33.022.85.05.5
James Harden32.716.74.65.6
Evan Mobley32.016.97.33.6
Peyton Watson28.011.04.62.8
Jarrett Allen25.412.98.31.4

Last five games

Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 11 vs DENLost 118–123+3.5, did not cover231.5, went over
Nov 9 @ TORWon 118–102−1.5, covered225.5, went under
Nov 6 vs OKCLost 97–128+4.5, did not cover224.5, went over
Nov 4 vs INDLost 103–107−5.5, did not cover228.5, went under
Nov 2 vs NOPLost 134–135−5.5, did not cover231.5, went over
Cleveland Cavaliers: Cleveland Cavaliers: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 11 @ NYKWon 115–107+4.5, covered221.5, went over
Nov 9 @ CHALost 112–124−8.5, did not cover215.5, went over
Nov 7 vs NYKLost 97–109+4.5, did not cover223.5, went under
Nov 6 vs PHIWon 119–95+2.5, covered231.5, went under
Nov 4 @ OKCLost 116–124+3.5, did not cover226.5, went over

Standings

Full standings
Eastern Conference
Team
4ATL75.58335-5
5NYK65.5453.56-4
6CLE66.50045-5
7MIA56.4554.55-5
8TOR57.41753-7
Western Conference
Team
6GSW84.6672.58-2
7OKC84.6672.56-4
8MEM74.63636-4
9DEN64.6003.56-4
10DAL75.5833.56-4

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What each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro

See plans

The box score appears at tip-off.

Season series

MEM 0, CLE 0
  1. Nov 18 · this gameMemphis Grizzlies at Cleveland Cavaliers
  2. Jan 16Cleveland Cavaliers at Memphis Grizzlies

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