Memphis faces Golden State, aims for 8th straight home win

Updated Mar. 28, 2022 3:22 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Golden State Warriors (48-27, third in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (52-23, second in the Western Conference)

Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT

LINE: Grizzlies -10.5; over/under is 222.5

BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its seven-game home win streak alive when the Grizzlies take on Golden State.

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The Grizzlies are 32-14 in Western Conference games. Memphis is the top team in the Western Conference with 58.1 points in the paint led by Ja Morant averaging 16.8.

The Warriors are 28-17 in conference games. Golden State has a 6-5 record in one-possession games.

The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The Grizzlies won 116-108 in the last matchup on Jan. 12.

TOP PERFORMERS: Steven Adams is averaging 7.1 points, 10 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Grizzlies. Desmond Bane is averaging 3.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Memphis.

Stephen Curry is averaging 25.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists for the Warriors. Jordan Poole is averaging 25.4 points and 5.2 assists over the past 10 games for Golden State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 8-2, averaging 124.1 points, 50.8 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 9.3 steals and 8.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.1 points per game.

Warriors: 5-5, averaging 110.2 points, 46.7 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 6.3 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.2 points.

INJURIES: Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke: day to day (hip), Jaren Jackson Jr.: day to day (thigh), Ja Morant: out (knee), Killian Tillie: out (knee).

Warriors: Andre Iguodala: out (back), Stephen Curry: out (foot), James Wiseman: out for season (knee).

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