Brooklyn Nets at Memphis Grizzlies
· National Basketball AssociationJackson and Memphis take on the Nets in non-conference play
Brooklyn Nets (11-24, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (16-22, 10th in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies host the Brooklyn Nets in a non-conference matchup.
The Grizzlies are 8-11 on their home court. Memphis is third in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 46.4 rebounds. Santi Aldama paces the Grizzlies with 6.7 boards.
The Nets have gone 6-9 away from home. Brooklyn is 8-19 in games decided by 10 points or more.
The Grizzlies average 115.2 points per game, 1.0 more point than the 114.2 the Nets allow. The Nets are shooting 44.7% from the field, 1.8% lower than the 46.5% the Grizzlies' opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jackson is averaging 18.6 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Grizzlies. Aldama is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Michael Porter Jr. is scoring 25.9 points per game with 7.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Nets. Egor Demin is averaging 14.0 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 41.8% over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 3-7, averaging 116.8 points, 46.4 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.3 points per game.
Nets: 4-6, averaging 106.5 points, 39.6 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 9.7 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.9 points.
INJURIES
: Grizzlies: John Konchar: out (thumb), Ja Morant: out (calf), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: day to day (jaw), Scotty Pippen Jr.: out (toe), Zach Edey: out (ankle), Ty Jerome: out (calf), Brandon Clarke: out (calf).Nets: Haywood Highsmith: out (knee), Ben Saraf: out (knee), E.J. Liddell: out (knee).
Regular Season Series
Series starts 1/11
Matchup Prediction
Statistics
BKN |
MEM |
|
|---|---|---|
| L2 | Streak | L2 |
| 114.2 | Points Against | 116.7 |
| 4-6 | Last Ten Games | 3-7 |
| 109.1 | Points Per Game | 115.2 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 34 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 39.9 | Rebounds Per Game | 46.4 |
| 25.4 | Assists Per Game | 29.1 |
| 4.3 | Blocks Per Game | 4.9 |
| 8.0 | Steals Per Game | 7.8 |
| 0.8 | Team Turnovers Per Game | 0.4 |
| 15.7 | Total Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 |
Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Edey, C | Out | Jan 10 |
| John Konchar, G | Out | Jan 10 |
| Ja Morant, G | Out | Jan 10 |
| Brandon Clarke, F | Out | Dec 22 |
| Ty Jerome, G | Out | Nov 22 |
Brooklyn Nets Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Drake Powell, G | Out | Jan 10 |
| Ziaire Williams, F | Out | Jan 10 |
| Michael Porter Jr., F | Out | Jan 10 |
| E.J. Liddell, F | Day-To-Day | Jan 9 |
| Haywood Highsmith, F | Out | Jan 6 |
Game Information
Location: Memphis, TN
Capacity:
2025-26 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York |
24 | 14 | .632 | - | L1 |
Boston |
24 | 14 | .632 | - | L1 |
Toronto |
23 | 16 | .590 | 1.5 | L1 |
Philadelphia |
21 | 15 | .583 | 2 | W2 |
Brooklyn |
11 | 24 | .314 | 11.5 | L2 |
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Antonio |
27 | 11 | .711 | - | W2 |
Houston |
22 | 13 | .629 | 3.5 | L2 |
Memphis |
16 | 22 | .421 | 11 | L2 |
Dallas |
14 | 25 | .359 | 13.5 | L2 |
New Orleans |
9 | 31 | .225 | 19 | W1 |
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