Through 3 Quarters
The Memphis Grizzlies are just one quarter away from delivering their fans the win they’ve been expecting. It’s looking more and more like their high-powered offense is just too much for the Indiana Pacers as Memphis lead 104-70.
The Grizzlies have been riding high on the performance of shooting guard Desmond Bane, who has 21 points and six assists in addition to four rebounds. Indiana hasn’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to 12 points or fewer.
If the game were over at this point, it would be the Pacers’ worst margin of defeat yet this year.
Who’s Playing
Memphis @ Indiana
Current Records: Memphis 47-22; Indiana 23-46
What to Know
The Memphis Grizzlies haven’t won a matchup against the Indiana Pacers since Jan. 26 of 2019, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Tuesday. Memphis is staying on the road to face off against Indiana at 7 p.m. ET March 15 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Keep an eye on the score for this one: these two teams posted some lofty points totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more when they meet.
The Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-118 on Sunday. Memphis’ shooting guard Desmond Bane filled up the stat sheet, picking up 21 points along with eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for Indiana as they fell 131-128 to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Shooting guard Tyrese Haliburton put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted a double-double on 25 points and ten dimes.
Memphis is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6.5-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.
The Grizzlies’ win brought them up to 47-22 while the Pacers’ loss pulled them down to 23-46. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Memphis enters the contest with 6.46 blocked shots per game on average, which is the best in the league. Indiana is not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they rank fourth in the league when it comes to blocked shots per game, with 5.7 on average. Points in the paint might be hard to come by.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: Bally Sports Midwest – Indiana
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $12.00
Odds
The Grizzlies are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Grizzlies as a 7.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Indiana have won eight out of their last 12 games against Memphis.
- Apr 11, 2021 – Indiana 132 vs. Memphis 125
- Feb 02, 2021 – Indiana 134 vs. Memphis 116
- Dec 02, 2019 – Indiana 117 vs. Memphis 104
- Nov 25, 2019 – Indiana 126 vs. Memphis 114
- Jan 26, 2019 – Memphis 106 vs. Indiana 103
- Oct 17, 2018 – Indiana 111 vs. Memphis 83
- Jan 31, 2018 – Indiana 105 vs. Memphis 101
- Nov 15, 2017 – Indiana 116 vs. Memphis 113
- Mar 29, 2017 – Memphis 110 vs. Indiana 97
- Feb 24, 2017 – Indiana 102 vs. Memphis 92
- Dec 19, 2015 – Memphis 96 vs. Indiana 84
- Oct 29, 2015 – Memphis 112 vs. Indiana 103
Injury Report for Indiana
- Goga Bitadze: Out (Foot)
- Myles Turner: Out (Foot)
- T.J. Warren: Out (Foot)
- T.J. McConnell: Out (Wrist)
- Ricky Rubio: Out for the Season (Knee)
Injury Report for Memphis
- Ja Morant: Out (Back)
