Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET | FedExForum, Memphis, TN
(Local/regional coverage expected; NBA League Pass available.)
Venue and Logistics
The game is at the Grizzlies’ home arena, FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Brooklyn continues a road trip; Memphis returns home after a dominant road win in New Orleans on Friday (part of NBA Cup play) and sits on the second night of a back-to-back.
Current Rosters (Key Players)
Brooklyn Nets: Michael Porter Jr. (forward, primary scorer), Julius Randle (forward/playmaker), Day’Ron Sharpe (center), Egor Demin (guard, recently returned strongly), Danny Wolf, with supporting pieces such as Keon Ellis, Noah Clowney, and others. The roster features scoring punch but has struggled for consistency and wins.
Memphis Grizzlies: Ty Jerome (guard, high usage), Cameron Boozer (forward, double-double threat), Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Jerami Grant, Isaiah Stewart (or similar bigs), with depth including Taylor Hendricks and others. The team has shown strong collective scoring and road form.
Injury Reports
Nets:
Mikel Brown Jr. (G, illness) — Questionable.
Nolan Traore (G, right calf tightness/soreness) — Probable.
Several players (e.g., Tyler Bilodeau, Joshua Jefferson, Grant Nelson, Ben Saraf) — Out (G League assignments).
Core contributors like Porter Jr., Randle, and the recently returned Demin are expected to be available.
Grizzlies:
Zach Edey (C, left ankle injury management) — Out (missed Friday; monitor for any Saturday upgrade).
Quinten Post (C, concussion protocol) — Out.
Scotty Pippen Jr. (G, lumbar disc herniation) — Out.
Richie Saunders (G, right knee surgery rehab) — Out.
Additional G League assignments noted.
Frontcourt depth is tested without Edey and Post; Isaiah Stewart and others are expected to absorb minutes.
Key Player Matchups
Michael Porter Jr. / Julius Randle vs. Memphis wings and forwards (Boozer, Coward, Grant): Porter’s shooting and Randle’s physical creation will test Memphis’ perimeter and help defense. Boozer’s rebounding and two-way play is a key counter.
Brooklyn guards (Demin, Wolf, others) vs. Ty Jerome / Memphis backcourt: Jerome’s scoring and playmaking against Brooklyn’s perimeter defense. Transition and three-point volume will be critical.
Day’Ron Sharpe / Nets bigs vs. Isaiah Stewart / available Grizzlies frontcourt: Interior physicality and rim protection. Memphis has thrived with balanced scoring even without full big depth.
Pace and spacing: Memphis has generated high offensive outputs recently; Brooklyn will look to slow it down or win the three-point battle.
Rebounding and second-chance points: A potential Memphis edge that can swing possessions.
Recent Team Forms
Nets (3-8): Struggling overall record with limited wins. They notched a strong 145-111 road blowout of the Pelicans on Nov. 12 (Porter Jr. and Demin key contributors) after earlier road losses, showing offensive potential in spurts but defensive and consistency issues. Road form is mixed (2-5 in samples).
Grizzlies (8-4): One of the stronger early records, highlighted by excellent road play (including a 6-0 road mark in some reports) and a 142-111 road rout of the Pelicans on Nov. 13 (10 players in double figures). Balanced scoring and energy have defined their success, though home form has been less dominant and the back-to-back is a factor.
Series History
The series has been competitive in recent years (roughly even in last-10 samples). Memphis has taken some tight home wins, while Brooklyn has secured road victories in prior matchups. High-scoring or physical games have been common depending on available personnel.
Betting Trends
Trends favor Memphis at home against a lower-win Nets side, especially given recent offensive explosions. Brooklyn has covered in some underdog/road spots and shown scoring bursts. Overs have hit in several recent H2H and high-pace games for both teams. Public lean is typically toward the favored Grizzlies.
Memphis’ home energy, balanced scoring attack, and overall form should secure a solid win against a Nets team that can score in bunches but has struggled to close out games consistently. Brooklyn’s recent offensive explosion offers upset potential if Porter Jr., Randle, and Demin heat up, but the Grizzlies’ depth and home advantage (even on a back-to-back) point to a double-digit home victory. Key variables include three-point shooting variance, Memphis’ frontcourt response without Edey, and any early foul trouble.
Game Odds
Brooklyn Nets 228
Memphis Grizzlies – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 13, 2026
