Memphis faces Phoenix, aims to break home losing streak

Phoenix Suns (30-34, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (40-24, fourth in the Western Conference)

Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -4.5; over/under is 242.5

BOTTOM LINE: Memphis looks to end its four-game home skid with a victory over Phoenix.

The Grizzlies are 23-16 in Western Conference games. Memphis is second in the NBA with 47.9 rebounds led by Zach Edey averaging 7.9.

The Suns have gone 20-22 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is fifth in the Western Conference with 33.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Nick Richards averaging 6.0.

The Grizzlies' 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.5 fewer made shots on average than the 14.1 per game the Suns give up. The Suns average 114.4 points per game, 2.3 fewer than the 116.7 the Grizzlies allow.

TOP PERFORMERS: Desmond Bane is averaging 18.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists for the Grizzlies. Ja Morant is averaging 19.7 points over the last 10 games.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists for the Suns. Devin Booker is averaging 25.0 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 119.5 points, 48.1 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 121.9 points per game.

Suns: 4-6, averaging 121.1 points, 43.7 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 5.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 51.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 124.5 points.

INJURIES: Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr.: out (ankle), Luke Kennard: out (back), Santi Aldama: out (calf), Zyon Pullin: out (knee).

Suns: Monte Morris: day to day (back), Cody Martin: day to day (abdomen).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.