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Memphis Grizzlies

Nov 5, 01:00 AM

Indiana Pacers

33 verified pre-match previews & local team reports

📋 LOCAL SPO Match Preview

Memphis with a 40-point explosion at the buzzer of Ty Jerome and Cameron vs. Indiana's 5th consecutive loss due to an emergency of available personnel

Game overview and key briefings from local US media

In the 2026/27 NBA regular season, the Memphis Grizzlies, the biggest surprise team in the early Western Conference, and the Indiana Pacers, who are suffering from bad news in the injury ward, will face off at the FedExForum. USA Today·FOX Sports·ESPN·DAZN showed Memphis (6 wins, 1 loss) under coach Tuomas Iisalo, which suffered its first loss with a score of 134-135 in overtime against New Orleans after six consecutive wins in the opening, and Indiana (wins 2) under coach Rick Carlisle, who played the game with only 6-man rotation due to as many as 11 players leaving in the previous game against Atlanta. 6 losses) The situation was highlighted.

Memphis Grizzlies power and home rebound predicted

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Ty Jerome's 40-point career high momentum and monster rookie Cameron Boozer: Guard Ty Jerome, the protagonist of the opening 6-game winning streak, is showing off his peak shooting sense by scoring 40 points in the previous game against New Orleans, while special rookie forward Cameron Boozer, center Isaiah Stewart, and guard Cam Spencer are playing energetic basketball. I speak it.

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Confirmation of Scottie Pippen Jr.'s absence and Quinton Post's appearance: Scottie Pippen Jr. is out due to back pain and Quinton Post's (right ankle Questionable) condition is being monitored, but the stamina and mobility of the main rotation are intact.

Indiana Pacers power and task to overcome unprecedented injury crisis

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With Tyrese Haliburton and McConnell out, it is expected that Jubacs, Oubre and Toppin will return: Indiana, which has lost five in a row, has Tyreese Haliburton (left hamstring), T.J. McConnell (right hamstring), Ben Shepherd (knee surgery), and Johnny Puppy (cruciate ligament) are confirmed to be out. However, centers Ivica Zubac, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Obi Toppin, who were suffering from ankle injuries, were upgraded to questionable, raising expectations for expansion of available players.

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Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith fighting spirit: Even under extreme physical strain, Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith**, and Jay Huff play the role of the team's focal point.

Summary of key points to watch

1. Coach Tuomas Isalo's signature ultra-fast tempo vs. Indiana's physical strength arrangement: The key is whether Indiana, with its thin bench depth, can withstand the pace of Memphis, which enjoys quick offense and defense transitions and frequent player substitutions, until the second half.

2. Ivica Zubac's return or not and the battle for rebounds under the goal: Depending on whether or not Zubacs plays, Indiana's defensive stability under the goal against Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Stewart is expected to change significantly.