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1 January 2025

third Quarter Report

The Grizzlies are on the highway however trying no worse for put on. Sitting on a rating of 91-86, they’ve regarded like the higher crew, however there’s nonetheless yet another quarter to play.

If the Grizzlies preserve taking part in like this, they will bump their file as much as 23-11 very quickly. Alternatively, the Suns must make due with a 15-17 file except they flip issues round (and quick).

Who’s Enjoying

Memphis Grizzlies @ Phoenix Suns

Present Data: Memphis 22-11, Phoenix 15-16

How To Watch

When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
The place: Footprint Middle — Phoenix, Arizona
TV: Arizona Household Sports activities Community
Comply with: CBS Sports activities App
On-line streaming: fuboTV (Attempt totally free. Regional restrictions could apply.)
Ticket Value: $61.23

What to Know

The Grizzlies and the Suns are a fair 5-5 in opposition to each other since November of 2021, however not for lengthy. The Memphis Grizzlies shall be staying on the highway on Tuesday to face off in opposition to the Phoenix Suns at 9:00 p.m. ET at Footprint Middle. The Grizzlies are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they’ve averaged 123.4 factors per sport this season.

The Grizzlies’ season wasn’t fairly final 12 months however it’s beginning to appear like struggles are within the rearview. They fell sufferer to a painful 130-106 defeat by the hands of the Thunder on Sunday. The loss sadly continues a disappointing pattern for Memphis of their matchups with Oklahoma Metropolis: they’ve now misplaced six in a row.

Though they misplaced, the Grizzlies have been working as a unit and completed the sport with 30 assists (they’re ranked second in assists per sport total). That sturdy efficiency was nothing new for the crew: they’ve now racked up at the very least 25 assists in 18 consecutive video games.

In the meantime, the Suns have been inside placing distance however could not shut the hole on Saturday as they fell 109-105 to the Warriors. Phoenix has now taken an ‘L’ in back-to-back video games.

The loss does not inform the entire story although, as a number of gamers had good video games. One of the crucial lively was Bradley Beal, who had 28 factors along with 5 rebounds and two blocks. He had some bother discovering his footing in opposition to the Mavericks on Friday, so this was a pleasant turnaround.

Memphis’ defeat dropped their file right down to 22-11. As for Phoenix, they now have a dropping file at 15-16.

The Grizzlies are hoping to beat the percentages on Tuesday, because the consultants assume they’re headed for a loss. For these seeking to play the unfold, take notice: they’re a stable 10-5 in opposition to the unfold when taking part in on the highway.

The Grizzlies did not have an excessive amount of respiration room of their matchup in opposition to the Suns when the groups final performed again in January, however they nonetheless walked away with a 121-115 win. Do the Grizzlies have one other victory up their sleeve, or will the Suns flip the tables on them? We’ll have the reply quickly sufficient.