third Quarter Report
The Grizzlies are on the highway however trying no worse for put on. Sitting on a rating of 91-86, they’ve seemed like the higher workforce, however there’s nonetheless yet one more quarter to play.
If the Grizzlies hold enjoying like this, they’re going to bump their file as much as 23-11 very quickly. Then again, the Suns must make due with a 15-17 file until they flip issues round (and quick).
Who’s Enjoying
Memphis Grizzlies @ Phoenix Suns
Present Information: Memphis 22-11, Phoenix 15-16
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
- The place: Footprint Middle — Phoenix, Arizona
- TV: Arizona Household Sports activities Community
- Comply with: CBS Sports activities App
- On-line streaming: fuboTV (Attempt free of charge. Regional restrictions could apply.)
- Ticket Price: $61.23
What to Know
The Grizzlies and the Suns are a fair 5-5 in opposition to each other since November of 2021, however not for lengthy. The Memphis Grizzlies shall be staying on the highway on Tuesday to face off in opposition to the Phoenix Suns at 9:00 p.m. ET at Footprint Middle. The Grizzlies are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they’ve averaged 123.4 factors per recreation this season.
The Grizzlies’ season wasn’t fairly final 12 months nevertheless it’s beginning to seem like struggles are within the rearview. They fell sufferer to a painful 130-106 defeat by the hands of the Thunder on Sunday. The loss sadly continues a disappointing pattern for Memphis of their matchups with Oklahoma Metropolis: they’ve now misplaced six in a row.
Though they misplaced, the Grizzlies have been working as a unit and completed the sport with 30 assists (they’re ranked second in assists per recreation total). That robust efficiency was nothing new for the workforce: they’ve now racked up not less than 25 assists in 18 consecutive video games.
In the meantime, the Suns have been inside putting distance however could not shut the hole on Saturday as they fell 109-105 to the Warriors. Phoenix has now taken an ‘L’ in back-to-back video games.
The loss does not inform the entire story although, as a number of gamers had good video games. One of the lively was Bradley Beal, who had 28 factors along with 5 rebounds and two blocks. He had some bother discovering his footing in opposition to the Mavericks on Friday, so this was a pleasant turnaround.
Memphis’ defeat dropped their file all the way down to 22-11. As for Phoenix, they now have a dropping file at 15-16.
The Grizzlies are hoping to beat the percentages on Tuesday, because the consultants assume they’re headed for a loss. For these trying to play the unfold, take notice: they’re a strong 10-5 in opposition to the unfold when enjoying on the highway.
The Grizzlies did not have an excessive amount of respiratory room of their matchup in opposition to the Suns when the groups final performed again in January, however they nonetheless walked away with a 121-115 win. Do the Grizzlies have one other victory up their sleeve, or will the Suns flip the tables on them? We’ll have the reply quickly sufficient.
Odds
Phoenix is a strong 5.5-point favourite in opposition to Memphis, based on the newest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved in opposition to the Suns barely, as the sport opened with the Suns as a 7.5-point favourite.
The over/underneath is 235.5 factors.
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Sequence Historical past
Phoenix and Memphis each have 5 wins of their final 10 video games.
- Jan 07, 2024 – Memphis 121 vs. Phoenix 115
- Dec 02, 2023 – Phoenix 116 vs. Memphis 109
- Nov 24, 2023 – Phoenix 110 vs. Memphis 89
- Jan 22, 2023 – Phoenix 112 vs. Memphis 110
- Jan 16, 2023 – Memphis 136 vs. Phoenix 106
- Dec 27, 2022 – Phoenix 125 vs. Memphis 108
- Dec 23, 2022 – Memphis 125 vs. Phoenix 100
- Apr 01, 2022 – Memphis 122 vs. Phoenix 114
- Dec 27, 2021 – Memphis 114 vs. Phoenix 113
- Nov 12, 2021 – Phoenix 119 vs. Memphis 94
