Can the Phoenix Suns Blaze Past the Memphis Grizzlies at Footprint Center?

As the Phoenix Suns prepare to host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Footprint Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent success on home turf. The upcoming clash, scheduled for January 8th, promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for dominance.

The Suns have been showing a strong performance in their past games. In their latest match against Miami Heat, they secured a convincing victory with a final score of 113-97. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they led for over 40 minutes and achieved an impressive field goal percentage of 51 percent. Their defense was equally effective, stealing the ball 13 times and blocking five shots which contributed to their plus-minus rating of +16.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing in previous games. Against the LA Clippers, despite an outstanding three-point shooting percentage of 43 percent and scoring over half of their two-point attempts, they fell short with a nine-point deficit in a high-scoring game that ended at 122-131.

Against Portland Trail Blazers though, they bounced back with authority by winning with a comfortable margin (109-88), showcasing both offensive efficiency (48 percent field goal shooting) and defensive solidity (10 steals).

The venue could play an influential role; playing at home has been advantageous for Phoenix as seen in these past performances where crowd support seems to fuel them towards maintaining leads and closing out games effectively.

As we look ahead to this matchup against the Grizzlies – who will be coming into this game after facing other opponents – it's clear that maintaining defensive intensity and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities could be key factors for another Suns' victory.

Fans can catch this exciting game live on AZFamily network or attend in person at Footprint Center in Phoenix on January 8th at 6:00 PM local time (Arizona).