Phoenix visits Memphis on 4-game road slide

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The Phoenix Suns (41-33) will be facing off against the Memphis Grizzlies (25-49) in an exciting matchup at Memphis, Tennessee on Monday at 8 p.m. EDT. The Suns will be looking to end their four-game road losing streak as they take on the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies have struggled against Western Conference teams this season, posting a 19-29 record. Additionally, they have a dismal 6-31 record against teams with a winning record. On the other hand, the Suns have had more success against Western Conference opponents, with a 26-21 record. They have also performed well in close games, boasting a 7-10 record in one-possession games.

When it comes to shooting efficiency, the Grizzlies are shooting 45.8% from the field, slightly lower than the 47.1% field goal percentage the Suns allow to their opponents. Conversely, the Suns have a 45.4% shooting percentage, which is also lower than the 47.8% shooting percentage the Grizzlies have allowed to their opponents.

This will be the third meeting between these two teams this season, with the Suns emerging victorious in the last matchup with a score of 117-98 on Jan. 8.

Key players to watch in this game include Cedric Coward, who is averaging 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists for the Grizzlies, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who has been averaging 15.0 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 53.9% over the last 10 games. For the Suns, Collin Gillespie is averaging 13.1 points and 4.8 assists, while Devin Booker is putting up 28.4 points and 3.7 rebounds while shooting 46.1% over the past 10 games.

In their last 10 games, the Grizzlies have struggled, going 2-8 and averaging 110.6 points per game. On the other hand, the Suns have posted a 4-6 record, averaging 116.5 points per game.

In terms of injuries, the Grizzlies have several players listed as day-to-day or out for the season, including DeJon Jarreau, Santi Aldama, and Ja Morant. The Suns are missing Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams, Haywood Highsmith, and Amir Coffey.

This promises to be an exciting matchup between the Suns and the Grizzlies, with both teams looking to secure a crucial win as they head towards the end of the regular season. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an action-packed game between these two Western Conference rivals.