Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds December 21
The Indiana Pacers travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies tonight. It's the second night of a back to back for the Pacers, who took down the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
The Grizzlies beat the Pacers during preseason action back in October, but that was a long time ago. Memphis now sits at 7-19 while Indiana is 14-12, but the Grizzlies record is extremely misleading. They are playing better of late and have star guard Ja Morant back from suspension. It's his first home game of the 2023-24 season.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Bally Sports Southeast
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are underdogs as they are currently +4.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 246.5.
Pacers vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The Pacers are on the second night of a back to back, so they have not yet released an injury report. They were without Andrew Nembhard due to injury on Wednesday while Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, Oscar Tshiebwe, Kendall Brown, and Isaiah Wong are all in the G League.
For the Grizzlies, Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, GG Jackson, Luke Kennard, Jake Laravia, and Derrick Rose are out. Marcus Smart is doubtful.
Key Matchup
Tyrese Haliburton vs Ja Morant: Morant and Haliburton are both stars at their position, and they will face off tonight. Morant was fantastic with 34 points and eight assists on Tuesday in his season debut.
Today, the 24-year old star will get to play in Memphis for the first time of the season. Opposite him will be Haliburton, an ascending talent at the point guard position who can change a game with his offensive skill set. Whoever is more productive between these two players will push their team toward a win.
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- Pacers guard Isaiah Wong developing his point guard skills in the G League. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers end losing streak with much-needed win over Charlotte Hornets. CLICK HERE.
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