MEM vs PHX Dream11: In an all-Western Conference battle in the NBA, the Grizzlies are at home against Phoenix Suns at FedExForum, with both the teams looking for the win to keep moving towards their targets, which is to make the cut for the post-season.
The Grizzlies are in good form at the moment, one of the teams climbing up the table. They are 8-2 in the last 10 games and come into this game on the back of a win over Detroit Pistons. With that win, Memphis improved their regular-season record to 21-24.
Phoenix Suns, on the other hand, are 5-5 in the last 10 matches, and 19-26 this season. They are down at 10th but only two games behind the Grizzlies in the playoff race. Needless to say, this game carries more weightage for both teams considering their position and difference between them on the table.
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Match details:
Teams: Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns
Venue: FedExForum
Match Timing: January 27, @ 04:30 AM
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns team news:
Memphis Grizzlies: The Grizzlies are without Bruno Caboclo (knee injury) and Andre Iguodala (personal reasons) for this game. Iguodala is yet to lay for the Grizzlies since making a switch from Golden State Warriors in the summer.
Phoenix Suns: As for the Suns, big-man Arron Baynes is expected to be out for the indefinite period due to a hip injury. The 33-year-old Australian will be re-evaluated in a week.
Also, Cameron Johnson is also out for at least a week due to a quad injury, while Franck Kaminsky is recovering from a knee injury and won’t feature here.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns starting five:
Memphis Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr., Jae Crowder, Jonas Valanciunas, Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks
Phoenix Suns: Kelly Oubre jr., Dario Saric, Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker, Ricky Rubio
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Grand League tips:
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Likely squads:
Memphis Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr., Jae Crowder, Jonas Valanciunas, Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Brandon Clarke, De’Anthiny Melton, Kyle Anderson, Tyus Jones, Solomon Hill, Grayson Allen
Phoenix Suns: Kelly Oubre jr., Dario Saric, Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker, Ricky Rubio, Mikal Bridges, Elie Ekobo, Ty Jerome, Jevon Carter
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MEM vs PHX Dream11 teams:
Team 1:
PG: Rubio
SG: D Melton, Booker (SP)
SF: M Bridges
PF: K Anderson, Jackson, D Saric
C: Valanciunas
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Team 2:
PG: T Jones
SG: D Melton, Booker (SP)
SF: J Crowder
PF: K Anderson, D Saric
C: Ayton