[NBA pre-match analysis] Grizzlies and Pelicans will usher in a fierce battle, who will be better?

2023-04-06 11:33

[NBA pre-match analysis] Grizzlies and Pelicans will usher in a fierce battle, who will be better?

 

News on April 6, the NBA regular season is in full swing, and the Grizzlies and Pelicans will usher in a fierce battle. Before the two sides start the game, let's take a look at the pre-match analysis!

 

Grizzlies vs Pelicans

The two sides have played against the Pelicans three times this season, and the Grizzlies have achieved a record of 2 wins and 1 loss against the Pelicans.

Expected starting lineups for both sides

Grizzlies: Morant, Bain, Dillon, Jackson, Tillman

Pelicans: McCollum, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy, Ingram, Valanciunas

grizzly side

The Grizzlies have performed well this season, ranking second in the Western Conference with a record of 50 wins and 29 losses. They beat the Blazers 119-109 in their last game, continuing their winning streak. In addition, the Grizzlies have performed well on the defensive end. So far this season, they have conceded only 112.6 points per game and their defensive efficiency is 110.5, ranking second in the league. They are also a strong team in rebounding, ranking third in the league with 46.7 rebounds per game, fourth in the league with 12 offensive rebounds per game, and fourth in the league with 34.6 defensive rebounds per game. However, the team is also facing injuries. Brandon Clarke has been reimbursed for the season because of a torn left Achilles tendon.

Grizzlies player record

Morant averaged 26.4 points and 8.1 assists per game, Bain averaged 21.6 points per game, Jaren Jackson Jr. averaged 18 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, Dillon averaged 14.2 points per game, Tyus Jones averaged 10.3 points and 5.1 assists per game, Al Dama averaged 9.1 points per game and Kennard averaged 9.1 points per game.

pelican side

The Pelicans have performed relatively well this season and are currently ranked 8th in the Western Conference, just one step away from the playoffs. However, the Pelicans lost to the Kings 103-121 in the last game, ending their two-game winning streak. The team's leading scorer, Zion Williamson, has begun to participate in field activities, but his hamstring injury still needs to be re-evaluated in two weeks. In this season, the Pelicans did not perform well in terms of three-pointers. The average number of shots per game ranked second in the league, and the shooting percentage was only 36.3%. Although the Pelicans are gradually rising under the leadership of Zion, they need to make more improvements in all aspects of performance in the playoff competition.

Pelicans player record

Ingram averaged 24.5 points and 5.6 assists per game, McCollum averaged 20.7 points and 5.8 assists per game, Valanciunas averaged 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, Trey Murphy averaged 14 points per game, Richardson averaged 10.4 points, Herbert Jones averaged 9.4 points per game, Marshall averaged 9.3 points per game, and Nance Jr. averaged 6.9 points per game.