Keys to the game:
Despite the losses over the past four games, the Grizzlies are still the second-best team in the NBA for finding each other for good shots. They have dropped to third in the NBA with 27.0 assists per game.
While they are good at finding each other, they are 21st in the NBA in turnovers per game with 15.9. Converting turnovers into points is a good start to beating this team.
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However, with all statistics, there are outliers and the last game against the OKC Thunder the Grizzlies had just that. They are 21st in the league for offensive rebounds. No one appeared to tell rookie Brandon Clarke who collected seven last game on his way to a team-high 27 points. Getting a body on him will be crucial.
The Grizzlies were unable to contain Dennis Schroder, who scored 31 points in the game including 10 from his 11 trips to the charity stripe. Getting to the line is going to be key for the Thunder to take the win.
The key matchup of the game is once again between Ja Morant and Chris Paul. If the rookie can get his team going again, then the Grizzlies are a really good chance. If the veteran Paul can put his stamp on the contest then the Thunder should take their fifth win in a row.