Grizzlies and Spurs Set to Lock Horns at the FedExForum

As the Memphis Grizzlies prepare to host the San Antonio Spurs at the FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a tough stretch. The Grizzlies have been on a rocky road lately, with their recent performance against the Sacramento Kings highlighting some areas of concern. In that game, despite playing at home, they fell short by 31 points, scoring only 92 compared to the Kings' 123.

The Grizzlies' shooting has been less than ideal; they managed only a 37 percent field goal percentage and were outrebounded significantly with just 44 rebounds against Sacramento's 65. Their three-point shooting wasn't enough to turn the tide either, hitting just 30 percent from beyond the arc.

Defensively, there's much room for improvement as well. They allowed Sacramento an effective field goal percentage of 60 and couldn't contain them in the paint where they gave up 58 points. This defensive slump was also evident in their previous games against both LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets where they conceded over a hundred points each time.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for Memphis fans. The team has shown sparks of brilliance on offense throughout these games – particularly from bench players who contributed significant points off turnovers – indicating depth that could be pivotal in upcoming matches.

As we look ahead to this matchup with San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum on January 3rd at midnight Central Time (01:00 AM Eastern Time), it will be crucial for Memphis to tighten up defensively while finding more consistency on offense if they hope to secure a win in front of their home crowd.

Fans can catch all the action live on BSSE channel number 649 or follow along through various broadcast networks available regionally. With both teams eager for victory, this promises to be an intriguing encounter as we kick off the new year with some exciting basketball action right here in Memphis!