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Grizzlies and Kings Clash at FedExForum: A Battle for Redemption

As the Memphis Grizzlies prepare to host the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can turn the tide after a challenging stretch. The Grizzlies have been struggling with consistency, as evidenced by their recent performances.


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In their last outing against the Los Angeles Clippers, despite a strong offensive showing with 106 points and an impressive 85 percent from the free-throw line, they fell short defensively, allowing 117 points. Their efficiency game score of 82.5 reflects missed opportunities on both ends of the court.


The previous game saw a similar pattern against the Denver Nuggets where defensive lapses led to a staggering 142 points against them. With an efficiency game score of just over 81 and allowing an opponent possession score of nearly 139, it's clear that tightening up defense will be crucial for Memphis.


However, there is hope in their resilience shown in an overtime victory over New Orleans Pelicans where they managed to edge out with a one-point win. This performance was bolstered by an incredible defensive effort with 17 blocks and maintaining decent shooting percentages across the board.


The upcoming match presents another opportunity for redemption as they face off against Sacramento Kings on home turf. The Grizzlies will need to leverage their home-court advantage at FedExForum and harness the energy from their fans to improve upon their current record.


Memphis must focus on reducing turnovers which have plagued them in past games while also capitalizing on fast-break opportunities – areas where they've shown potential but lacked consistency.


For fans planning to catch this pivotal matchup between Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, mark your calendars for January 1st at FedExForum. The action kicks off at local time (US/Central), and you can tune into BSSE channel 649 or NBCS-CA channel 698 depending on your location for live coverage of what promises to be an engaging contest as both teams vie for victory in this early-year showdown.

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