Grizzlies Look To Stay Strong At Home
The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Portland Trail Blazers at FedEx Forum on Wednesday evening.

The Grizzlies (27-26) have won seven of their last 10 games, as they return home for their first game back after going 2-1 on a road trip. They have won their last three home games and look to build on their 15-13 home record. The Grizzlies average 113.0 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 114.6 points against. They average a league-best 27.4 assists per game and are shooting 47.3 percent from the field, which is fifth best in the league. Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies with 17.6 points and 7.0 assists per game. Jonas Valanciunas continues to play well, averaging 14.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks, over the last 10 games. Kyle Anderson finished with 16 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 30 minutes of action in the Grizzlies most recent contest and is shooting 58.5 parent from the field, over the last 10 games.

Meanwhile, this marks the second game of a back-to-back for the Trail Blazers (25-30), as they are coming off a tough loss in New Orleans on Tuesday. They have won six of their last 10 games, but have dropped two of their last three. This marks their second game of a two-game road trip, as they look to improve upon their 10-19 road record. The Trail Blazers average 113.5 points per game, but they are averaging a league-low 20.0 assists per game. They do a good job taking care of the ball, as they limit themselves to 12.4 turnovers per game, which is fifth fewest in the league. Damian Lillard finished with 20 points in the most recent contest, which marked his lowest-scoring night in almost two months. Lillard is averaging 41.5 points on 51.5 percent shooting, including 51.5 percent from long range. Hassan Whiteside also continues to put up big numbers, averaging 16.7 points, 14.9 rebounds and 3.9 blocks, over the last 10 games.
Posted on: 2/11/2020 9:04 PM