Cleveland Cavaliers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Jan 16, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
3-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
4-0 · Home

Cavaliers vs Grizzlies tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at FedExForum, Memphis. TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN) (Grizzlies).

How to Watch Cavaliers vs Grizzlies: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, January 16, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Grizzlies Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN)
Stream
NBA League PassCavaliers: DAZN · Grizzlies: DAZN
Arena
FedExForumMemphis

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 29. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Grizzlies

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Grizzlies Preview

The Cavaliers are 3-1 this season, while the Grizzlies are 4-0 this season.

The Cavaliers won last season's series 2-0. The Grizzlies rank 4th in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (24.8 points per game) and Ty Jerome (29.8 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Grizzlies Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCavaliers 2-0

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Grizzlies Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 4 GPGrizzlies 4 GP
119.8#7
Points per game
116.8#10
117.8#20
Opponent points
107.0#4
46.8%#7
Field goal %
45.4%#18
36.7%#10
Three-point %
39.3%#2
78.6%#11
Free throw %
82.8%#6
46.3#9
Rebounds
49.5#3
26.3#14
Assists
25.0#20
9.0#12
Steals
6.5#27
7.3#3
Blocks
6.0#8
16.8#22
Turnovers
15.5#15

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Raptors3-10.5
4Celtics3-10.5
5Cavaliers3-10.5
6Hornets3-21.0
7Hawks2-32.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Rockets5-0–
2Grizzlies4-00.5
3Trail Blazers3-01.0
4Lakers4-11.0

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This Cavaliers vs Grizzlies page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Cavaliers host the Pistons Jan 18; Grizzlies host the Rockets Jan 18.

Cavaliers vs Grizzlies FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Grizzlies start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at FedExForum in Memphis. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Grizzlies on?

Local TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN) (Grizzlies). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Cavaliers and Grizzlies records?

Going into this game the Cavaliers were 3-1 and the Grizzlies were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Grizzlies?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 29: Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, day-to-day, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Cavaliers vs Grizzlies go last season?

The Cavaliers won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Grizzlies game?

The Cavaliers beat the Grizzlies 142-126 on Apr 6, 2026 on the road.

Where is Cavaliers vs Grizzlies being played?

At FedExForum in Memphis, the home arena of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Is Cavaliers vs Grizzlies on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Cavaliers and Grizzlies markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Grizzlies fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.