The Memphis Grizzlies embark on an away game, journeying to face the New Orleans Pelicans in pursuit of a triumphant outcome.
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Two adversaries from the Southwest Division step onto the court with a shared goal of securing a victory in the vibrant city of New Orleans. The Memphis Grizzlies embark on an away game, journeying to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night in pursuit of a triumphant outcome.
On Monday night, Memphis engaged in a basketball showdown away from home, clashing with the Thunder in the initial game of a consecutive two-game series. The Grizzlies had previously suffered a 103-96 defeat against the Rockets on their home turf during the first half of a home-and-home series on Friday night, falling short of expectations as a 2.5-point underdog.
On Sunday night, New Orleans dominated San Antonio with a commanding 146-110 victory on the road, successfully meeting expectations as an eight-point favorite. In the historical context of their regular-season encounters, the Pelicans hold a 43-36 edge and have emerged victorious in the most recent two matchups. This streak encompasses a 111-104 triumph on the road in the initial clash of the season on October 25.
For the Pelicans, Nance and Ryan will not be playing the game due to illness and elbow injury, respectively. Besides, Marshall (ankel injury) and Seabron (injury) are questionable for the game.
On the other hand, Adams (surgery), Biyombo (back injury), Clarke (Achilles tendon injury), and Rose (hamstring injury) will not be appearing in the game. Besides, Kennard (knee injury) and Smart (ankle injury) might also not play the game.
Engaged in the opening game of a consecutive set that concludes here, Memphis faced off against Oklahoma City on the road. As of Monday night, the Grizzlies held a season record of 6-18 and occupied the fourth position in the Southwest Division, trailing the Mavericks by 9.5 games for the division’s lead.
Occupying the 13th position in the Western Conference standings, they found themselves trailing the Timberwolves by a margin of 13 games for the top spot. Additionally, they were 8.5 games behind the Clippers, who held the last guaranteed playoff spot, and seven games adrift of the Suns for the final position in the play-in tournament.
Occupying the seventh position in the Western Conference playoff standings, they found themselves trailing Minnesota by 4.5 games for the top spot. The team was closely behind the Clippers in the race for the last guaranteed playoff position, separated by percentage points, and maintained a 3.5-game lead over the Warriors to secure their place in the play-in tournament. In the game against San Antonio, New Orleans capitalized on a 19-7 run to conclude the first quarter, transforming a slim one-point lead into a commanding 13-point advantage, and they maintained control from that point onward.
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