Grizzlies vs Pacers: Tankathon Showdown

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Memphis Grizzlies face the Indiana Pacers in a match up between two of the NBA's bottom teams. Both squads are out of playoff contention, turning their focus to the draft lottery. The Grizzlies hold a 6% shot at the number 1 pick and a 26.3% chance at a top 4 selection. With key players sidelined on both sides, this Sunday game carries low stakes but still offers a chance for the available rosters to build momentum. The Grizzlies aim to stick to their strengths in open-core play, even as they eye future prospects over pushing for wins. Fans see this as a classic tankathon, but players aren't dialing it back. They want to perform for their own careers. The Grizzlies recent win over Dallas show promise, with multiple shooters hitting from deep, highlighting their potential despite the injuries. Gigi Jackson has emerged as the go-to score inside, converting over 70% at the rim.

1:00Memphis plans to feed him in transition and roles, while pushing more threes against Indiana's type perimeter defense. Grabbing rebounds will be key too, as both teams lack size, opening fast breaks and second chance looks. On defense, the Grizzlies need to pressure the ball and protect the arc, capitalizing on any Pacers turnovers. It's a winnable spot for the guys in uniform, setting a positive tone heading into the lottery season. Support for this D&N episode comes from our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just the pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .