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Can Memphis Grizzlies Rebound Against San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum?

As the Memphis Grizzlies prepare to host the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a mixed bag of recent performances. The Grizzlies have shown both resilience and vulnerability, with a narrow 110-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons followed by an 88-118 defeat against the Orlando Magic and a high-scoring 124-136 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.


SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 22  Scotty Pippen Jr. #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies is help up during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 22, 2024 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Despite these fluctuations, there are positive signs in their play. In their win against Detroit, they demonstrated an ability to close out games with strong fourth-quarter performances, scoring 41 points in that period alone. Their offensive efficiency stood at nearly 111 points per hundred possessions, while they also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 21 points off them.


However, consistency remains an issue for Memphis. The loss to Orlando highlighted defensive struggles as they allowed 118 points and had a defensive rating of almost 118 points per hundred possessions. Additionally, turnovers were problematic; they gave up possession nineteen times leading to seventeen Orlando points.


SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 22  Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 22, 2024 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Against Los Angeles Lakers though, despite being on the losing side again, Memphis showed offensive prowess by putting up an impressive 124 points with an effective field goal percentage of fifty-six percent. They also dominated inside with fifty-six paint points but ultimately couldn't contain the Lakers' offense.


The upcoming game will be crucial for Memphis as they look to improve upon their twenty-five wins and fifty losses record this season. Fans can expect them to leverage home-court advantage where they've previously shown competitive spirit even in tough matchups.


SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 22  Scotty Pippen Jr. #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies  handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 22, 2024 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

The game is scheduled for April 9th at FedExForum in Memphis with tip-off at 7:00 PM CT. Fans can catch all the action live on BSSE or BSSW networks.

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