The Memphis Grizzlies (28-21) and Phoenix Suns (15-32) are scheduled to clash at the Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 30, Monday in a 2016-2017 NBA regular season encounter.
Start Time and Streaming Info
The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET. It can be viewed live online thru the NBA League Pass.
Preview
Memphis has been inconsistent these days as the team has alternated losing and winning in their last six matches. The team has lost five times in their last nine outings but was able to remain in the seventh spot in the Western Conference standings, a half-game behind sixth-place squad Oklahoma City Thunder and five-and-a-half games ahead of eighth-seeded team Denver Nuggets.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 102-95 win over the Utah Jazz in their most recent game last Saturday on the road at the Vivint Smart Home Arena, getting vintage performances from their old Big Three, as per USA Today.
Zach Randolph came off the bench to top-score for head coach David Fizdale's side with 28 points on 12-for-20 field goal shooting. He also had nine rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 34 minutes.
Mike Conley led the starters with 23 points, three boards, three assists, and two steals while Marc Gasol added 18 points, four rebounds, and five assists.
Meanwhile, the Suns continue to struggle this season with three straight losses. The team has lost five of their last seven matches to drop to the cellar of the West.
Phoenix suffered a second consecutive defeat to the Nuggets on Saturday night, 123-112, on their home floor of Talking Stick Resort Arena, SB Nation reported.
Eric Bledsoe had a game-high 41 points on 12-for-27 shooting during the loss. He also had six rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.
Devin Booker contributed 23 points, four boards, and two assists while veteran center Tyson Chandler had a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds. PJ Tucker came off the bench to fire 12 points with six boards and five assists.
Prediction
The Grizzlies are 12-12 on the road this season while the Suns are a dismal 8-14 at home. Memphis is predicted to win this match.