Upcoming Matchup: Warriors vs. Grizzlies
In an upcoming matchup on Monday at 10 p.m. EST, the Golden State Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies at their home court in San Francisco. This game is particularly crucial for the Warriors, who aim to snap a three-game losing streak on their home floor. Currently, Golden State is positioned eighth in the Western Conference with a record of 28-25, while Memphis sits at 11th with a 20-31 record.
Team Performance Overview
Golden State’s recent performance against Western Conference rivals shows they have won 18 of their 33 games in this competitive setting. However, they face challenges in close games, holding a mere 2-3 record in matchups decided by three points or less. In contrast, the Grizzlies have struggled in conference play with a 16-19 record and are currently ranked eighth in the NBA for rebounds, averaging 45.5 per game, led by Santi Aldama with 6.7 rebounds per game.
Scoring and Defensive Stats
In terms of scoring, the Warriors average 112.9 points over their last ten games while shooting 45.5% from the field, which is slightly lower than the 46.6% average for field goal percentage that Memphis gives up to their opponents. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, have been scoring at a higher rate with 116.1 points in their recent games, though they have been more defensively challenged, allowing an average of 123.2 points per game to opponents.
Previous Encounter
This matchup will be their second meeting of the current season, following the Warriors’ victory of 131-118 during their initial encounter on October 28.
Key Player Performances
Highlighting individual performances, Brandin Podziemski is currently one of the key players for the Warriors, averaging 11.9 points and 3.5 assists. Moses Moody has also shown his shooting prowess, sinking an average of 3.2 three-pointers in the last ten games. For the Grizzlies, Walter Clayton contributes with 6.9 points per game. Olivier-Maxence Prosper is noteworthy as well, averaging 1.4 three-pointers over the same span.
Injury Updates
Injury woes continue to plague both teams ahead of this match. The Warriors will be without significant players including Stephen Curry (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (achilles), and Jimmy Butler III (season-ending knee injury). Meanwhile, Memphis deals with several absences, including Ja Morant (elbow), Santi Aldama (knee), and Brandon Clarke (calf), all of whom impact team dynamics.
Conclusion
Both teams will be aiming to shake off recent struggles and secure a vital win as they position themselves for potential playoff contention.
The Associated Press used technology from Data Skrive, along with data from Sportradar to compile this report.
