ImpactGilyard will be replacing Scotty Pippen in the first unit. Gilyard hasn't fared well as a starter this season, posting averages of 6.6 points, 4.4 assists, 1.6 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 24.5 minutes.
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Jacob Gilyard - Starting against WarriorsGilyard will start against the Warriors on Friday.
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Derrick Rose - Good to goRose (hamstring) is good to go for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
ImpactThis will be Rose's first appearance since Jan. 2, but his return will be a welcome sight for Memphis considering how shorthanded they've been. The veteran guard will have an unspecified minutes restriction Friday.
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Xavier Tillman Sr. - Officially outTillman (knee) will not play in Friday's matchup with the Lakers.
ImpactNo surprise here, as Tillman was considered doubtful going into the evening. His absence will mark his second straight missed game. The big man's next chance to return will come Sunday in Boston.
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Luke Kennard - Cleared to playKennard (knee) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Warriors.
ImpactKennard has the green light to return from a three-game absence. Coach Taylor Jenkins said he will monitor Kennard's minutes, but he didn't get in to any specifics.
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Derrick Rose - Will likely suit up FridayRose (hamstring), who's listed as questionable, is expected to play Friday against the Warriors, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
ImpactWhile Rose will likely be available, the veteran will have his minutes monitored closely. He hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 2 and hasn't played more than 15 minutes since Dec. 13.
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Luke Kennard - Expected to play FridayKennard (knee), who's officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Friday against the Warriors, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
ImpactWhile Kennard will likely return following a three-game absence, the sharpshooter's minutes will be monitored closely. With the Grizzlies shorthanded, Kennard has started each of his last nine appearances, averaging 13.9 points, 4.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 29.4 minutes per game.
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