Memphis Grizzlies (13-16, 9th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-18, 12th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. ET
BETMGM Sportsbook Line: Grizzlies -2.5; Over/Under 244.5
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Bottom line: Utah enters the game against Memphis on a three-game losing streak.
The Jazz have a 6-13 record against Western Conference teams. The Utah Jazz average 119.6 points per game, ranking seventh in the NBA, and shoot 45.7% from the field.
The Grizzlies have a 12-9 record against Western Conference opponents. Memphis ranks third in the league with 34.6 defensive rebounds per game, with Zach Eddy averaging 7.2 per game.
The Jazz’s field goal percentage this season is 45.7%, 1.1 percentage points lower than the Grizzlies’ 46.8%. The Jazz averaged 114.3 points per game, 12.8 points less than the Jazz averaged 127.1 points per game.
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The two teams met for the second time this season. The Jazz won their last game on December 13, 130-126.
Top performer: Keyonte George averaged 23.9 points and 6.9 assists for the Jazz. Svi Mykhailiuk is averaging 2.0 three-pointers per game in the past 10 games.
Santi Aldama averaged 13.6 points and 6.6 rebounds for the Grizzlies. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is averaging 16.0 points over the past 10 games.
Last 10 games: Jazz: 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 121.4 points, 44.1 rebounds, 30.5 assists, 6.7 steals and 2.5 blocks per game, shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents average 130.6 points per game.
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Grizzlies: 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 116.0 points, 47.7 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 7.9 steals, 5.1 blocks per game, and shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents average 112.6 points per game.
Injuries: Jazz: Georges Niang: out (foot), Kevin Love: day-to-day (rest), Walker Kessler: out for the season (shoulder).
Grizzlies: John Konchar: out (thumb), Vince Williams Jr.: day-to-day (knee), Scottie Pippen Jr.: out (toe), Ja Morant: day-to-day (ankle), Javon Small: out (toe), Zach Eddy: out (ankle), Ty Jerome: out (calf), Brandon Clarke: out (calf).
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The Associated Press produced this report using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
