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The high-flying Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) look to bounce back from a narrow loss as they host the struggling Golden State Warriors (14-10) on Thursday night. The Grizzlies have been firing on all cylinders this season, averaging a blistering 122.1 points per game while showcasing their defensive prowess by holding opponents to just 113.7 points.
Memphis' well-rounded attack is highlighted by their 48.8% shooting from the field, including a scorching 35.8% clip from beyond the arc. They've also dominated the boards, grabbing nearly 48 rebounds per contest while dishing out an impressive 30.2 assists. Despite their recent slip-up, the Grizzlies have been nearly unstoppable lately, winning 8 of their last 10 and an impressive 14 of 20.
On the other side, the Warriors have hit a rough patch, dropping 8 of their last 10 while struggling to find their championship form. Their once-potent offense has sputtered, averaging just 106.1 points over that span on a pedestrian 42.9% shooting. Golden State's three-point barrage has also cooled, hovering around 35.3% during this stretch.
While the Warriors' defense has been solid, allowing 110.9 points per game in their last 10, they've been outrebounded and outworked, grabbing a shade under 46 boards while struggling to generate consistent scoring opportunities with just 27.9 assists. For the Warriors to have a chance, they'll need to find their rhythm and match the Grizzlies' intensity on both ends of the floor.