Memphis Grizzlies (35-17, second in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (26-26, 10th in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Phoenix and Memphis face off on Tuesday.
The Suns have gone 17-15 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix averages 13.2 turnovers per game and is 13-4 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.
The Grizzlies have gone 19-13 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis has a 4-3 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Suns' 14.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.3 more made shots on average than the 13.9 per game the Grizzlies allow. The Grizzlies score 8.7 more points per game (123.5) than the Suns give up (114.8).
TOP PERFORMERS: Devin Booker is averaging 26.4 points and 6.6 assists for the Suns. Kevin Durant is averaging 17.8 points over the last 10 games.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 23.3 points, six rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Grizzlies. Luke Kennard is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 115.7 points, 43.1 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.5 points per game.
Grizzlies: 8-2, averaging 124.0 points, 46.8 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.7 points.
INJURIES: Suns: Grayson Allen: day to day (knee), Bradley Beal: day to day (toe), Vasilije Micic: day to day (trade pending), Cody Martin: day to day (trade pending), Kevin Durant: day to day (ankle).
Grizzlies: Cam Spencer: out (thumb), Johnny Davis: day to day (not injury related), Marvin Bagley III: day to day (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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