Matchup: Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
This Thursday, the Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) are set to clash with the Golden State Warriors (14-11) at FedExForum.
The Warriors recently faced off against the Mavericks, suffering a close defeat, 143-133. Golden State recorded a shooting accuracy of 47.6% (49 of 103) and excelled from beyond the arc, sinking 27 of their 54 three-pointer attempts. From the free-throw line, they converted 8 out of 11 shots for a success rate of 72.7%. On the boards, the Warriors secured a total of 37 rebounds, including 15 offensive rebounds. They also achieved 39 assists during the game while forcing 16 turnovers and snagging 8 steals. Defensively, Golden State struggled, allowing Dallas to shoot an impressive 59.8% from the field (52 of 87 shots). The Mavericks also dished out 36 assists and recorded 8 steals, while collecting 47 rebounds overall (10 offensive and 37 defensive). Dallas finished with 72.0% accuracy from the charity stripe, converting 18 of 25 attempts, and successfully made 21 out of 41 three-point attempts, while each team incurred some fouls—Warriors with 17 and Mavericks with 12.
Andrew Wiggins played a pivotal role in the contest, scoring 29 points on 11 of 20 shooting. He logged 34 minutes on the court and grabbed 3 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 55.0% and distributing 4 assists.
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The Warriors come into this matchup with a record of 14-11 for the season. They average 113.9 points per game (ranking 13th in the NBA) with a field goal percentage of 45.4%. Golden State is shooting 37.3% from beyond the three-point line (388 of 1,039) and 70.2% from the free-throw line. Collectively, they are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game, accumulating 733 assists this season, which ranks them 9th in the league for playmaking. However, they struggle with turnovers, averaging 14.5 turnovers per contest, and committing 20.1 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Warriors induce 15.3 turnovers each game while drawing 17.9 fouls. They currently rank 9th in the league for assisting allowed, having surrendered 655 assists thus far. Golden State’s defense allows opponents to shoot 44.5% from the floor (986 of 2,217 attempts) and gives up 45.5 rebounds per game, with an opponent three-point shooting percentage of 33.8%. They are also ranked 8th in the league for points allowed per game (109.8).
In their previous outing, the Grizzlies faced a loss, falling 116-110 to the Lakers. In terms of rebounds, Memphis allowed Los Angeles to gather 44 rebounds (10 offensive). The Grizzlies struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 29.4% (10 of 34) and making 28 out of 39 free throw attempts (71.8%). Defensively, they permitted the Lakers to shoot 39 of 82 from the field, finishing with a shooting percentage of 47.6%. The Grizzlies’ shooting was slightly better, hitting 38 of 97 attempts for 39.2%, while making 9 of 28 three-point attempts (32.1%). From the free-throw line, Memphis converted 25 shots at an 83.3% success rate. The Lakers committed 27 personal fouls, leading to 30 free throw attempts for the Grizzlies. Overall, Memphis forced 21 turnovers and recorded 10 steals while securing 33 defensive and 17 offensive boards for a total of 50 rebounds.
Jaren Jackson Jr. was a significant contributor for the Grizzlies in this match-up, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and dishing out 2 assists. He shot an impressive 9 of 13 from the field for a field goal percentage of 69.2%, along with 5 rebounds.
This season, Memphis boasts an 18-9 record. The Grizzlies incur 21.8 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw success rate of 77.7%. They are notable for their passing efficiency, with an average of 30.2 assists per game (the 2nd highest in the NBA) and 16.9 turnovers per game. Memphis has accumulated 3,298 points this season, averaging 122.1 points per game, while averaging 47.8 rebounds.
Defensively, the Grizzlies rank 17th in the NBA for points allowed per game, averaging 113.7. They create 16.4 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field (3rd in the NBA). Memphis gives up 33.3% on three-point shots (363 of 1,090) and permits opponents to convert 74.9% of their free-throw attempts. Additionally, they allow an average of 24.5 assists and 44.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 6th and 18th in the league, respectively.
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