Grizzlies Face Second Night Of Back-To-Back
The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Indiana Pacers, at FedEx Forum on Saturday evening.

This marks the second game of a back-to-back for the Grizzlies (19-30), who are coming off a heartbreaking home loss against the Kings on Friday evening. Omri Casspi led the Grizzlies with 18 points, while Mike Conley and Marc Gasol combined for 27 points in the loss. The Grizzlies are on an ugly slide, having lost nine of their last 10 games, including their last eight in a row. This marks the fourth game of a five-game home stand for the Grizzlies, while they are 11-13 at home this season. They have slipped to 14th place in the West, and sit 8.0 games behind the eighth spot. The Grizzlies are averaging a league-low 100.8 points per game, and are giving up an average of 104.2 points against. Kyle Anderson (ankle) will remain sidelined, while Garrett Temple (shoulder) is questionable for action.

Meanwhile, the Pacers (32-15) were dealt a huge blow in their last contest, as Victor Oladipo went down with a season-ending leg injury. The Pacers sit third place in the East, and have won seven of their last 10 games, including their last three in a row. However, without Oladipo going forward, they will have their work cut out for them to just maintain a playoff position. Darren Collison is averaging 9.7 points, 5.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, and will need to be one of the primary guys who steps up to maintain the backcourt. Domantas Sabonis will also likely take on a bigger role, as he has been great off the bench already this season, averaging 14.9 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. The Pacers are holding opponents to an average of 103.2 points per game, which is lowest in the NBA, and are scoring an average of 109.0 points per game.
Posted on: 1/25/2019 10:07 PM