Phoenix takes on Memphis on 3-game losing streak

Mon, Dec 26, 2022
NBA News (AP)

Phoenix Suns (19-15, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (20-12, third in the Western Conference)

Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix heads into the matchup against Memphis as losers of three straight games.

The Grizzlies are 9-9 against conference opponents. Memphis is second in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Steven Adams averaging 4.8 offensive boards.

The Suns are 16-10 in Western Conference play. Phoenix is fourth in the Western Conference with 27.1 assists per game led by Devin Booker averaging 5.6.

The two teams play for the second time this season. The Grizzlies defeated the Suns 125-100 in their last matchup on Dec. 24. Brandon Clarke led the Grizzlies with 24 points, and Deandre Ayton led the Suns with 18 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Dillon Brooks is shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Grizzlies, while averaging 17.8 points. Ja Morant is averaging 20.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.9 assists over the last 10 games for Memphis.

Booker is shooting 47.7% and averaging 27.0 points for the Suns. Mikal Bridges is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Phoenix.

LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging 116.4 points, 48.2 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.7 points per game.

Suns: 3-7, averaging 113.0 points, 43.6 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.2 points.

INJURIES: Grizzlies: Danny Green: out (knee), Kennedy Chandler: day to day (nasal).

Suns: Cameron Johnson: out (knee), Devin Booker: day to day (groin), Cameron Payne: out (foot).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.