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For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the injury report. The former Michigan State star has missed each of the previous five games,

Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. is making his return against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Jackson missed the last five games while nursing a left ankle sprain. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Jackson was a "true gametime decision" heading into Friday's showdown.

The Memphis Grizzlies got good news on Thursday when Jaren Jackson Jr. was upgraded on the latest injury report.

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The Memphis Grizzlies will look to extend their four-game winning streak when they take on the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Cleveland currently boasts the best record in the league and is on an impressive 15-game winning streak, making them a tough challenge for Memphis.

On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Brooklyn Nets, hoping to push their winning streak to 15 games in the process. Cavs star Donovan Mitchell is on the injury report for this one, currently listed as questionable with left groin soreness. Here's everything we know about Mitchell's injury and his playing status vs the Nets.

The Cavaliers have ruled out star guard Donovan Mitchell for Friday's game due to left groin soreness. Mitchell, 28, is averaging 24.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 s