The Grizzlies battle the Bucks in an East vs. West showdown. Both teams have been good all year and are poised to make deep Playoff runs. Memphis is coming off a 7-point OT loss to New Orleans and is looking to bounce back. Milwaukee beat Chicago 105-92 in their last game. Can the Bucks avenge their previous loss to Memphis, or will Grizzlies claw their way to a victory?
Grizzlies vs. Bucks Match Details
Fixture: Memphis @ Milwaukee
Date and Time: April 7, 2023, @ 8:00 pm EST
Location: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Grizzlies vs. Bucks Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Santi Aldama | PF | Elbow | Doubtful |
| Ziaire Williams | F | Foot | OUT |
| Jake LaRavia | F | Calf | OUT |
| Steven Adams | C | Knee | OUT |
| Brandon Clarke | PF | Achilles | OUT |
Milwaukee Bucks
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Brook Lopez | C | Rest | OUT |
| Pat Connaughton | SG | Ankle | OUT |
| Jrue Holiday | PG | Rest | OUT |
| Khris Middleton | SF | Knee | OUT |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | PF | Knee | OUT |
| Grayson Allen | SG | Ankle | OUT |
Grizzlies vs. Bucks Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | O/U | ML |
| Memphis | -7 -110 | -275 | |
| Milwaukee | +7 -110 | +230 |
Projected Starting 5’s
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | Position |
| Ja Morant | PG |
| Desmond Bane | SG |
| Dillon Brooks | SF |
| Jaren Jackson | PF |
| Xavier Tillman | C |
Milwaukee Bucks
| Player | Position |
| Jevon Carter | PG |
| Joe Ingles | SG |
| Jae Crowder | SF |
| Bobby Portis | PF |
| Meyers Leonard | C |
Key Stats
Memphis is 50-30 on the year and clinched their division. They are currently 2nd in the Western Conference standings. Having lost their last game, they look to get back in the win column against Milwaukee. Ja Morant is averaging 26.4 points, 8.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this year. The Grizzlies shoot 47.4% from the field and average 116.9 points per game. They are shooting 35.1% from behind the arc as well.
Milwaukee is 58-22 and has clinched the Eastern Conference. They come into today’s game having beat the Bulls in their last outing. Giannis leads the Bucks averaging 31.1 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Jrue Holiday has been solid all year, averaging 19.3 points and 7.4 assists per game. This team is loaded and has to be considered the favorite to win it all this year. They have been consistent and able to perform even without Giannis on the court.
Game Prediction
Both teams have been good all year, and the last time they met, Memphis annihilated the Bucks 142-101. Morant dropped 25 points in that game, and eight players scored double-digits. They held Giannis to 19 points and played like contenders. Today, Giannis and several other players are resting and preparing for the Playoffs. This is a no-brainer; Memphis is the better team. This could be a blowout without Giannis, Holiday, Middleton, or Lopez.
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