Memphis Grizzlies (55-23, second in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (46-32, sixth in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT
LINE: Jazz -5.5
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to continue its seven-game win streak with a victory over Utah.
The Jazz are 30-18 against Western Conference opponents. Utah ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 35.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 11.0.
The Grizzlies are 35-14 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis leads the NBA with 49.4 rebounds per game led by Steven Adams averaging 10.0.
The two teams play for the third time this season. The Grizzlies defeated the Jazz 119-109 in their last matchup on Jan. 29. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 30 points, and Danuel House led the Jazz with 21 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Donovan Mitchell is scoring 26.1 points per game with 4.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists for the Jazz. Jordan Clarkson is averaging 18.1 points over the past 10 games for Utah.
Morant is shooting 49.3% and averaging 27.6 points for the Grizzlies. Desmond Bane is averaging 21.3 points over the last 10 games for Memphis.
LAST 10 GAMES:
INJURIES: Jazz: Udoka Azubuike: out (ankle), Trent Forrest: day to day (concussion ).
Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr.: day to day (thigh), Steven Adams: day to day (calf), Desmond Bane: day to day (ankle), Ja Morant: out (knee), Killian Tillie: out (knee), Tyus Jones: day to day (hand).
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