Memphis faces Brooklyn, looks to end home skid
Brooklyn Nets (3-8, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (8-4, sixth in the Western Conference)Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.
The Memphis Grizzlies face the Brooklyn Nets in a crucial matchup on Saturday at 8 p.m. EST at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies enter the game at sixth in the Western Conference with an 8-4 record, while the Nets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 3-8 mark.
The Grizzlies are favored to win the game, with a point spread of -5.5. The over/under line is set at 225.5 points. The Grizzlies are currently 25-57 overall, including a 14-27 record at home this season. In contrast, the Nets have struggled, posting a 20-62 record overall, with an 8-33 record on the road last season.
The Grizzlies have averaged 114.7 points per game over the past season, with 18.0 points coming from the free throw line and 41.7 points from beyond the three-point line. The Nets, on the other hand, averaged 25.0 assists per game and made 37.5 field goals per contest last season.
Injuries could hinder both teams' performances. For the Grizzlies, Quinten Post is day to day with a concussion, Scotty Pippen Jr. is dealing with back issues, Zach Edey has an ankle injury, and Richie Saunders is listed as day to day with a knee concern. On the Nets' side, Mikel Brown Jr. is day to day due to illness, while Nolan Traore is nursing a calf injury.
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