The Phoenix Suns (19-15, 5-10 Away) and their explosive offense travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies (20-12, 13-2 Home) and their tremendous defense on Tuesday. Phoenix was edged out by the Denver Nuggets 128-125 in overtime at Ball Arena on Sunday, their third loss in a row.
Landry Shamet had a standout performance in defeat with 31 points and six assists. The Suns are fourth in the Western Conference, three games behind the Denver Nuggets. Memphis dropped their last game on Sunday at Chase Center, falling to the Golden State Warriors 123-109.
Ja Morant had 36 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in the losing effort to lead the team. The Grizzlies are the third seed in the Western Conference, one game behind the Denver Nuggets. The teams are meeting for the last time this season.
Memphis will be looking for a season sweep against Phoenix after taking the only previous meeting 125-100 at Footprint Center on Friday, their third straight head-to-head victory. Brandon Clarke led the Grizzlies with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Deandre Ayton had 18 points in the losing effort.
The Suns have been led this season by Devin Booker, who is averaging 27.1 points per game. Booker also has dished 5.6 assists per game. Meanwhile, Ayton is grabbing 9.4 rebounds. Morant has been the primary provider for the Grizzlies on offense, averaging 26.8 points per game.
Morant also has doled out 7.9 assists per game, fifth-most in the league. Steven Adams has collected 10.3 rebounds per game.The Suns rank fourth in the league in offensive efficiency, while the Grizzlies are fourth in defensive efficiency.
The Suns are 4-6 in their last 10 trips to FedExForum. Memphis is seeking an eighth successive home win this season. In the last 10 games, Phoenix is 3-7 with an average margin of -4.2 (113.0-117.2).
For the season, the Suns are averaging 115.5 points per game, compared to 111.6 for opponents. Memphis has a 7-3 record over the last 10, scoring 116.4 points per game on average while holding opponents to 105.7 (+10.7 margin).
SUNS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Landry Shamet: 25.2 | 12.7 | +12.5
Points per game:
Landry Shamet: 18.8 | 9.4 | +9.4
Rebounds per game:
Mikal Bridges: 2.2 | 4.6 | -2.4
Assists per game:
Devin Booker: 2.5 | 5.6 | -3.1
GRIZZLIES HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Desmond Bane: 17.0 | 31.9 | -14.9
Points per game:
Desmond Bane: 13.0 | 23.0 | -10.0
Assists per game:
Tyus Jones: 3.4 | 4.6 | -1.2
SportsTips’ NBA Pick:
Memphis Grizzlies -7.5 (-115)
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