NBA Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies (2-2) vs. Phoenix Suns (1-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Arena: Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Capacity: ~18,422

Tipoff: 10:00 PM ET

Broadcast: AZFamily Sports Network, FDSSE, Suns+

Injury Report

Memphis Grizzlies:

Zach Edey (ankle) – out until early November

Brandon Clarke (knee) – out

Ty Jerome (calf) – out

Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) – out

Vince Williams Jr. (heel) – out

Phoenix Suns:

Jalen Green (hamstring) – out

Dillon Brooks (groin) – out

Mark Williams (knee management) – expected to sit one of back-to-back games

Key Player Matchups

Ja Morant (MEM) vs. Devin Booker (PHX): Morant is averaging 22.2 PPG and 6.5 APG, but shooting just 34.8% FG in the last game. Booker remains Phoenix’s offensive anchor, hitting clutch shots late against Utah.

Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM) vs. Julius Randle (PHX): Jackson provides rim protection and spacing, while Randle has stepped up as a secondary scorer with Brooks sidelined.

Bench Battle: Memphis’ depth is thin due to injuries, while Phoenix has leaned on Collin Gillespie, who posted 15 points and 13 assists vs. Utah.

Team Recent Form

Memphis Grizzlies:

Last 4: Beat Pelicans 128-122, Lost to Heat 146-114, Beat Pacers 128-103, Lost to Warriors 131-118

Offense: 122.0 PPG (9th NBA), 45.3% FG, 31.9% 3PT

Defense: Allowing 125.5 PPG (26th NBA)

Phoenix Suns:

Last 4: Beat Kings 120-116, Lost to Clippers 129-102, Lost to Nuggets 133-111, Lost to Jazz 138-134 (OT)

Offense: 113.6 PPG last season, currently inconsistent

Defense: Allowing 116.6 PPG last season, now giving up 120+ in 3 straight

Series History

All-Time: Suns lead 57–53

2024–25 Season: Grizzlies swept 4–0, winning by a combined 17 points

At Phoenix: Grizzlies have won 3 straight

Betting Trends

Memphis: 41-38-3 ATS last season; 2-2 ATS this season

Phoenix: 19-12-2 ATS last season when scoring 117+; 1-3 ATS this season

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of Memphis’ 4 games; Suns’ last 2 games both went Over 240

Projected Score: Grizzlies 126, Suns 121

Game Odds

Memphis Grizzlies          – 1.5

Phoenix Suns                     241.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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