Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Amped up Grizzlies take on sliding Suns

NBA brings to us some of the most memorable battles in sports and it continues to dominate the rest of the professional basketball scene. We are now in a period where the trade deadline is nearing so there is a high chance that a lot of high-quality players can witness a change of scenery. Anyway, in this game, the Phoenix Suns are going to take on the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Suns enter the game after defeating the Indiana Pacers 112:107 behind a 24 points performance by Josh Okogie. The Suns have now won two in a row, an instance that has occurred after more than a month. They have been one of the most struggling teams, having lost nine of their 12 games, and have lost their way ever since their main scorer Devin Booker got injured. They have slumped to 24 losses and 23 wins, and without Chris Paul, Cam Johnson, and Cameron Payne, they have been forced to bring their deep bench into the play. There is a high chance that the Suns make some moves around the trade deadline.

The Grizzlies enter the contest after losing a hotly contested 121:122 match-up against the Lakers. Late errors cost them the game, otherwise, they have been in great touch. Having won 11 in a row before losing in the last game. They have one of the deepest lineups on both ends which have helped them win 31 games against 14 losses to become the second-ranked team in the Western Conference. The Lakers game was their first of the five-game road trip where they are going to come up against the Suns, the Kings, the Warriors, and the Timberwolves making for a relatively tough schedule. However, they have what it takes to win against tough teams.

• Expected Leading Scorers: Ja Morant (26-32 Points), Mikal Bridges(20-25 Points);
• Expected Leading Playmakers: Ja Morant(9-11 Assists), Mikal Bridges(5-8 Assists);
• Expected Leading Rebounders: Steven Adams(13-17 Rebounds), Bismack Biyombo(9-12 Rebounds).

The Suns played last night and played with a rather second-string unit against a highly vulnerable Pacers unit. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have had a day’s rest and with the way they are playing, this scenario is made for them to thrive. The scoring reserves of the Suns look thin if Chris Paul, Payne, and Johnson miss out again. However, even if they play, the Grizzlies come in with immense momentum. That’s why I predict a 122:107 win in favor of Phoenix.