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Grizzlies face the Pistons on 3-game win streak
The Canadian Press
Detroit Pistons (8-11, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (11-7, fifth in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Detroit.
The Grizzlies have gone 7-3 at home. Memphis averages 120.4 points and has outscored opponents by 7.6 points per game.
The Pistons are 4-6 in road games. Detroit gives up 111.0 points to opponents while being outscored by 1.6 points per game.
The Grizzlies' 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Pistons allow. The Pistons average 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 fewer made shots on average than the 14.0 per game the Grizzlies allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks for the Grizzlies.
Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 8.9 assists for the Pistons.
LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging 123.1 points, 49.6 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 8.5 steals and 8.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.0 points per game.
Pistons: 5-5, averaging 112.2 points, 47.5 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 6.4 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.5 points.
INJURIES: Grizzlies: Zach Edey: out (ankle), Vince Williams Jr.: out (ankle), GG Jackson II: out (foot ).
Pistons: Bobi Klintman: out (calf), Cade Cunningham: out (hip).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.