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Gasol posted 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Friday's 111-88 loss to the Lakers.

His recent string of games shows a significant regression in Gasol's production, which should be worrisome for owners. The worst-case scenario for Gasol is that his first few weeks marked the apex of his effectiveness, and we're seeing a more reasonable sample of his output now. The fact remains that his usage will stay high and he's locked in as Memphis' starting center, so he'll have every opportunity to right the ship.

Gasol managed four points (1-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, and one block in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 96-86 win over the Clippers.

Gasol has made just five-of-27 field-goal attempts over the last two games, and this was the fifth time this season the big man failed to sink a three-pointer. Gasol has still taken his trey to another level this year, both in terms of per-game production and accuracy, and he is also contributing career-high averages in boards and steals. Moreover, even despite his recent shooting struggles, Gasol isn't far below his career average in field-goal percentage, and thus far he's having a terrific campaign overall.

Gasol had 12 points (4-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 103-95 loss to the 76ers.

Gasol was questionable heading into Sunday's game but ended playing 38 minutes in the loss. The playing time was encouraging but the production was down on what he has been offering of late. Owners will have to wait and see if he does indeed miss a game in the near future as the injuries appear to be piling up. The Grizzlies will face the Clippers on Wednesday which does give the team a few nights off.

Gasol will play Sunday against Philadelphia.

Shortly after coach J.B. Bickerstaff implied that Gasol would play, the team has now confirmed his status. Gasol is not expected to face a minutes limit, though he has played 40, 39 and 47 minutes over the last three games, respectively.

Gasol (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the 76ers, Omari Sankofa of The Athletic reports.

The initial report listed Gasol as questionable with a sore knee, but during pregame coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters that he expects the veteran big man to play, barring some sort of setback before tip-off.