Memphis had a great run in the postseason last year. The team started slowly this year, but they have rebounded nicely to get to 25-18 on the season. <\/p>\n
NBA Basketball Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Matchup<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Preview<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Sacramento has had a disappointing season, but they have won four of their last seven games.<\/p>\n Tyreke Evans is listed as questionable for this one, and the Kings really need him in the lineup against this talented Memphis team.<\/p>\n Memphis got a big boost when Zach Randolph returned from an injury a couple games ago. Randolph is really the guy this team likes to run their offense through.<\/p>\n With both Randolph and Rudy Gay healthy, this team will be dangerous in the playoffs. Randolph had 25 points and nine boards in his first game back from the injury. Gay leads the team in scoring at 19.1 points per game.<\/p>\n Marc Gasol is having a career year at the center spot. Mike Conley is a very underrated point guard who is the engine for this offense. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Defensively, Memphis allows only 93.1 points per game.<\/p>\n Sacramento has been pushing the pace in a big way of late. The Kings have scored 112, 120, and 115 points in their last three games.<\/p>\n On the negative end, the Kings have allowed 107.8 points per game over their last five contests. Marcus Thornton leads the team in scoring at 18.6 points per game.<\/p>\n Tyreke Evans averages 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Isaiah Thomas has been a great addition to the Kings team. Thomas was the final pick in this year\u2019s NBA Draft, but he has been scoring about 15 points per game over his last ten games.<\/p>\n DeMarcus Cousins and Jason Thompson give this team a solid frontcourt that can rebound the ball well.<\/p>\n Memphis is the better all-around team. The Kings can put up the points, but I don\u2019t think they\u2019ll be able to slow down the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n
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\nNBA Betting Favorite: Grizzlies -3.5
\nOver\/Under: 200.5<\/strong><\/p>\n