Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Broadcast: YES Network
The stage is set at Barclays Center for a thrilling matchup where the Brooklyn Nets (2-3) will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (2-3) this coming Monday.
In their previous encounter, the Grizzlies suffered a defeat against the Nets, ending the game at 119-106. Memphis showcased a shooting performance with a field goal percentage of 46.9% (38 of 81), including 8 successful 3-pointers out of 27 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Grizzlies converted 22 out of 29 chances for a efficiency rate of 75.9%. In terms of rebounding, they secured a total of 39 boards, with 7 coming from the offensive side. The team also provided 27 assists, created 22 turnovers on defense, and collected 10 steals. Defensively, Memphis allowed the opposition to shoot at 51.3% from the field, with Brooklyn finishing 41 of 80. Meanwhile, Brooklyn dished out 27 assists and recorded 9 steals, pulling down 42 rebounds (7 offensive and 35 defensive) along with 2 blocks. The Nets excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 88% (22 of 25) and also nailed 15 of their 41 3-point attempts. Fouls were notable, as Memphis committed 25 while Brooklyn was whistled for 21.
One standout in the game was Jaren Jackson Jr., who contributed significantly with 30 points on an impressive 10 of 12 shooting, playing for 28 minutes while also grabbing 4 rebounds. Jackson’s field goal percentage was an impressive 83.3%, though he did not register any assists.
The Memphis Grizzlies enter this contest with a record of 2-3 this season. On average, they are turning the ball over 16.4 times per game and averaging 25.2 personal fouls each outing. As a collective unit, the Grizzlies are pulling down an average of 44.8 rebounds and have distributed 154 assists this season, making them second in the league for assists. They are shooting 35.0% from beyond the arc (62 of 177) and hitting 69.4% from the charity stripe. Offensively, they average 117.4 points per game, sitting 8th in the NBA, with a shooting percentage of 47.0% from the field.
On the defensive end, Memphis is able to force 16.6 turnovers per game while committing 23.2 fouls. They rank 22nd in the league in assists allowed, conceding 125 this season. The Grizzlies’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 45.8% (206 of 450) and allows 47.6 rebounds on average. Their opponents shooter effectively at 39.8% from 3-point range, contributing to Memphis’ ranking of 27th in the league for points allowed per game (121.6).
In their last outing, the Nets triumphed over the Grizzlies with a scoreline of 119-106. Brooklyn gathered 30 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive ones for a total of 36 boards. They turned the ball over 14 times and registered 5 steals. Memphis amassed 17 fouls, giving the Nets 25 free-throw attempts, from which they converted 22 for an accuracy rate of 88.0%. The Nets were successful on 36.6% of their 3-point attempts, hitting 15 of 41. Overall, Brooklyn achieved a field goal percentage of 51.3% with 41 successful shots out of 80 attempts, while Memphis finished with 46.9%, shooting 38 out of 81. Brooklyn allowed 37 rebounds from the Grizzlies, 5 of which were offensive.
Highlighting the Nets’ performance was Dennis Schroder, who delivered a stellar outing with 33 points from a shooting clip of 78.6% (11 of 14). In his 34 minutes on the court, he also grabbed 2 rebounds and supplied 8 assists.
The Brooklyn Nets are also currently 2-3 for the season. They have an average of 29.2 fouls per game and a free-throw percentage of 82.6%. The team’s assist tally sits at 26.0 per game (14th in the NBA), with an average of 15.6 turnovers. The Nets have scored a total of 590 points this season, averaging 118.0 points per game. They grab 40.4 rebounds on average and shoot 46.3% from the field, ranking them 14th overall in the NBA.
Defensively, the Nets rank 20th in the league, allowing 117.6 points per game. They create 14.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 48.9% from the field (28th in the NBA). Brooklyn permits 37.9% shooting on 3-pointers (55 of 145) and teams are converting 76.9% of their free throws against them. Additionally, the Nets allow 26.2 assists and 41.6 total rebounds per game, placing them 17th and 8th in the league, respectively.
Who do you think will prevail in this NBA clash against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on Brooklyn (+5.0)
