Skip to content

Randolph and Udrih back for Grizzlies on Wednesday

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Memphis Grizzlies will be almost all the way back to full health when they do battle with the Houston Rockets for the fourth time this season on Wednesday.

After missing Tuesday's game with illnesses, both Zach Randolph and Beno Udrih will return for Memphis on Wednesday. Vince Carter once again becomes the only Grizzly on the shelf, and he's expected back shortly.

The Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz without Randolph, speaking to his import to the team. The ground-bound power forward is averaging 16.5 points and 11.7 rebounds while shooting 48.7 percent from the floor in 49 games, and Memphis has been 9.5 points per 100 possessions better with him on the floor as a result.

The 33-year-old veteran remains one of the most difficult covers on the inside and one of the league's most savvy rebounders, using his 253 pounds of bulk and well-honed instincts to rank sixth among qualified players in rebounding percentage despite his 6-foot-9 stature and vertical-jump shortcomings.

Udrih's return will be noticeable, too, as the backup point guard has been steady in averaging 7.5 points and 2.9 assists in 18.2 minutes.

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox