Jerome leads Memphis against Indiana after 40-point game
Indiana Pacers (2-6, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-1, second in the Western Conference)Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.
The Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Indiana Pacers in a close NBA matchup on Wednesday evening. The Grizzlies emerged victorious in overtime, securing a 135-134 win. Memphis' star forward Ty Jerome led the scoring with a game-high 40 points.
Memphis has struggled this season, posting a combined 25-57 record on the year. At home, they were even more disappointing, going 14-27. The Grizzlies averaged 114.7 points per game last season, with 48.6 points coming from the paint, 18.0 from turnovers, and 15.0 on fast breaks.
In contrast, Indiana finished the season with a dismal 19-63 overall record. They were even worse on the road, going 8-33 away from Lucas Oil Stadium. The Pacers allowed opponents to score an average of 120.4 points per game, shooting just 48.9% from the field last season.
Injuries have plagued both teams. For Memphis, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Quinten Post are currently out with back and ankle injuries, respectively. On the Pacers' side, Pascal Siakam is sidelined with rest, while Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, Ivica Zubac, Larry Nance Jr., Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, and Johnny Furphy have all been sidelined with various injuries.
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