In an upcoming matchup, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Memphis, Tennessee. The game is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. EDT. Memphis is currently on a three-game losing streak at home, and they aim to reverse this trend against the Cavaliers.
Current Standings
The Cleveland Cavaliers hold a strong 49-29 record, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference. In comparison, the Memphis Grizzlies sit at 25-53, ranking 11th in the Western Conference.
Team Performance
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Home record: 14-26
- Average turnovers per game: 14.7
- Season shooting percentage: 45.8%
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Away record: 24-15
- Points allowed per game: 115.1
- Shooting percentage: 48.0%
Recent Matchup
This game marks the second encounter between the two teams this season. Cleveland won the initial match on November 15, with a score of 108-100. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with an impressive 30 points in that game.
Key Players
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Cam Spencer: 11.1 points and 5.5 assists
- GG Jackson: 15.3 points over the last 10 games
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Donovan Mitchell: 27.8 points, 5.7 assists, and 1.5 steals
- James Harden: 3.3 made three-pointers over the last 10 games
Last 10 Games Overview
- Grizzlies: 1-9 with averages of 108.7 points, 34.1 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 9.6 steals, and 3.0 blocks per game on 44.2% shooting.
- Cavaliers: 8-2 with averages of 120.7 points, 45.0 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 6.9 steals, and 3.5 blocks per game on 49.7% shooting.
Injury Report
- Grizzlies
- Santi Aldama: out for the season (knee)
- Ja Morant: out for the season (elbow)
- Brandon Clarke: out for the season (calf)
- GG Jackson: day to day (knee)
- Cavaliers
- Jarrett Allen: out (knee)
- Evan Mobley: out (calf)
- Dean Wade: out (ankle)
As the teams prepare for this crucial game, Memphis will seek to break their home losing streak while Cleveland aims to build on their recent successes. The matchup promises to be competitive, given both teams’ current standings and individual player performances.
