Memphis Battles San Antonio to Break Four-Game Losing Streak
The Memphis Grizzlies are eager to break their four-game losing streak as they prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST. Currently, Memphis holds a record of 4-10, positioned 12th in the Western Conference, while San Antonio boasts a 9-4 record, placing them fifth in the same conference.
Game Overview
The matchup promises to be interesting, with the Spurs undefeated at 4-0 against division rivals. They have effectively utilized fast breaks, ranking sixth in the league with an average of 18.2 points from such plays. Devin Vassell leads this effort, contributing 3.5 fast break points per game.
Performance Stats
- Grizzlies’ Performance:
- Record: 2-1 against Southwest Division opponents.
- Struggles: 2-7 in games decided by 10 or more points.
- Shooting: Averaging 12.9 made three-pointers per game, falling short of the Spurs’ allowance of 14.2.
- Spurs’ Shooting:
- Field Goal Percentage: 49.7%, compared to the 48.3% allowed by the Grizzlies.
Top Performers
- San Antonio Spurs:
- Victor Wembanyama: 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists per game.
- De’Aaron Fox: 28.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, shooting 55.0% over the past 10 games.
- Memphis Grizzlies:
- Cedric Coward: 14.0 points, 6.1 rebounds per game.
- Jaren Jackson Jr.: 26.0 points, 5.0 rebounds per game in the last 10 games.
Recent Trends
| Last 10 Games | Spurs | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 | 2-8 |
| Points Average | 118.1 | 107.8 |
| Rebounds Average | 44.2 | 44.3 |
| Assists Average | 28.5 | 27.2 |
| Shooting Percentage | 49.4% | 42.0% |
Injury Reports
San Antonio Spurs:
- Dylan Harper: Out (calf)
- Victor Wembanyama: Day-to-day (calf)
Memphis Grizzlies:
- Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (toe)
- Javon Small: Out (toe)
- Ja Morant: Day-to-day (calf)
- Brandon Clarke: Out (knee)
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Day-to-day (quad)
- Ty Jerome: Out (calf)
As Memphis looks to end their losing stretch, the outcome of this game against San Antonio could significantly impact their season. Fans will be watching closely to see if the Grizzlies can turn their fortunes around.
