Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies (47-22) will take on Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers (23-46) in part of the NBA Tuesday slate.
It’s rare for the Pacers to hold a losing record at home, but they’ve been among the league’s worst teams this season. The Grizzlies, even likely being without Ja Morant, will look to take care of business in this one.
No team is perfect, but a recent letdown 123-112 loss to the Houston Rockets surely will have the Grizzlies ready to compete to avoid another outcome of the kind. They are 4-1 in their last five with all of those games coming against teams with losing records.
The focus for the Pacers in the stretch run of the season is on the development of Tyrese Haliburton. He was acquired in the Domantas Sabonis trade and is averaging 19.6 points and 9.5 assists since the trade.
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Ultimately, the Pacers will need to hit on their first-round pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft in an almost unprecedented opportunity for them to select inside the top 10.
How to Watch Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers:
Date: Tuesday, March 15
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
TV Channel: Bally Sports Indiana (Pacers) and Bally Sports Southwest (Grizzlies)
Injury Report for Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Ja Morant – out (back soreness)
Indiana Pacers Injury Report: Malcolm Brogdon – available (concussion), Chris Duarte – available (sore toe), Lance Stephenson – available (ankle sprain), Goga Bitadze – game-time decision (foot soreness), Myles Turner – out (foot stress reaction), TJ Warren – out (navicular fracture), Ricky Rubio – out (ACL tear), TJ McConnell – out (wrist surgery)
Projected Starting Lineups for Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies Projected Starting Lineup: G Tyus Jones, G Desmond Bane, F Dillon Brooks, F Jaren Jackson Jr., C Steven Adams
Indiana Pacers Projected Starting Lineup: G Malcolm Brogdon, G Tyrese Haliburton, F Buddy Hield, F Oshae Brissett, C Isaiah Jackson
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