Grizzlies vs Suns
Wed, Jan 7
Final
Grizzlies
Grizzlies
(16 - 20)
98
-
117
Suns
Suns
(21 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 23 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 98 |
| Suns | 30 | 35 | 26 | 26 | 117 |
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GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jaren Jackson Jr.
MEM | #8 | F/C
19
4
1
Dillon Brooks
PHX | #3 | G/F
21
7
3
Smart Game Analysis
Phoenix Suns has a 72% chance of winning the game
The rested Suns are poised to exploit a fatigued and injury-riddled Grizzlies roster that is playing on the second night of a back-to-back without its primary stars.
Key Analysis
- • Memphis is severely depleted with Ja Morant doubtful and key contributors like Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, and Ty Jerome confirmed out.
- • The Suns have a significant rest advantage, having been off since Monday, while the Grizzlies played a grueling game yesterday.
- • Phoenix enters with strong momentum, having won six of their last eight games and covering the spread in nine of their last ten.
- • Devin Booker (25.7 PPG) and former Grizzly Dillon Brooks give the Suns a decisive offensive edge over a Memphis lineup lacking consistent scoring options.
- • The Suns' defense has tightened up significantly, ranking second in the NBA in defensive rating over their last eight contests.
- • Memphis must rely heavily on Jaren Jackson Jr. and rookie Cam Spencer to generate offense, a difficult task against Phoenix's improved perimeter defense.
