Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
The Memphis Grizzlies (9-7) aim to secure a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers (6-9) at the FedExForum this Monday.
In their previous game, the Trail Blazers faced off against the Thunder but fell short, ending the contest with a score of 109-99. The Trail Blazers were credited with 20 fouls, matching the Thunder’s tally. They managed to convert 9 out of 31 attempts from distance. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City excelled at the free-throw line, achieving an impressive 87.0% success rate by draining 20 out of 23 attempts. The Thunder also dominated the boards with a total of 46 rebounds—15 offensive and 31 defensive—and recorded 7 blocks. Additionally, they tallied 24 assists and 14 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Portland allowed their opponents a 44.0% shooting accuracy, permitting 40 hits out of 91 shots. The Trail Blazers dished out 18 assists and forced 14 turnovers while securing 6 steals. They gathered 49 rebounds in total, with 16 being offensive. The Blazers shot 20 for 28 from the charity stripe, resulting in a 71.4% free-throw percentage, while finishing with a field goal percentage of 40.5% (32 of 79) and converting 15 of 38 three-point attempts.
One standout player from the Trail Blazers was Shaedon Sharpe. He recorded a shooting percentage of 37.5% from the field, dishing out 2 assists over 38 minutes of play, while also collecting 4 rebounds and scoring a total of 21 points on 6 of 16 shooting.
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Currently, the Trail Blazers hold a 6-9 record this season. They average 17.4 turnovers per game and commit approximately 19.3 fouls each night. Portland grabs around 44.0 boards per game and their 323 assists rank them 29th in the league for ball movement. The Trail Blazers have a 3-point shooting percentage of 33.4% (167 of 500) and convert 76.4% of their free throw attempts. They average just 106.8 points per game, placing them 27th in the league, while shooting 43.5% from the field.
Defensively, Portland forces about 17.3 turnovers per game and averages 20.6 fouls. They rank 21st in terms of assists allowed, conceding 413 assists this season. The Trail Blazers’ defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 46.7% (615 of 1,317) and they allow 45.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, they defend 3-point attempts at 35.4% efficiency and currently rank 18th in the league for points allowed per game (113.9).
In their last outing, the Grizzlies clinched a 117-111 victory over the 76ers. Memphis controlled the boards with 41 total rebounds—32 defensively and 9 offensively—and committed 20 turnovers, while securing 5 steals. The 76ers committed 19 personal fouls, granting the Grizzlies 16 free throw attempts, all of which were converted for a perfect percentage of 100.0%. From beyond the arc, Memphis sank 19 of their 43 attempts, making for a 44.2% shooting rate. Overall, the Grizzlies went 41 of 85 from the field, translating to a shooting percentage of 48.2%. On the defensive end, Memphis allowed the 76ers to score 39 of their 87 attempts, for a field goal percentage of 44.8%. Philadelphia managed to connect on 33.3% of their attempts from three-point range while the Grizzlies shot 22 of 24 from the free-throw line (91.7%). Memphis allowed their opponents to gather 41 rebounds in total, including 14 offensive boards.
Jaren Jackson Jr. was pivotal for the Grizzlies, finishing the game with 25 points over 30 minutes, contributing 1 assist and securing 4 rebounds while shooting 53.3% (8 of 15) from the field.
Memphis currently posts a record of 9-7 for the season. The Grizzlies average 21.3 fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 77.5%. They average 29.3 assists per contest, ranking 3rd in the NBA, while averaging 17.2 turnovers. This season, Memphis has scored a total of 1,903 points (averaging 118.9 per game) and they average 47.7 rebounds.
On defense, Memphis ranks 15th in the league for points per game allowed, surrendering 112.6. They force an average of 16.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.1% from the field, which ranks 4th in the NBA. Their defense holds opponents to a 34.8% success rate from three-point range (225 of 647) and allows 73.8% success from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 25.0 assists and 43.6 rebounds per game, which places them 9th and 16th in the league respectively.
Free Prediction: Bet on Portland (+10.5)
