Grizzlies' Ed Davis and Tony Allen are expected to play against New Orleans Pelicans

Tony Allen (hip) and Ed Davis (ankle) both participated in shootaround and are expected to play tonight as @memgrizz visit @PelicansNBA

— Rob Fischer (@thefishnation) December 13, 2013

This is great news for Memphis if for nothing other than having two more warm, human bodies available to step on the court tonight.

In the three losses since Ed Davis and Tony Allen have been affected and/or missing with injury, the Grizzlies have lost by an average of over 20 points. The intensity and athleticism of Big Boss Man and the Grindfather should be felt early on against the Pelicans.

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