Memphis takes on Utah, aims to stop 3-game skid

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Memphis Grizzlies (43-28, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (16-56, 15th in the Western Conference)

Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Memphis is looking to end its three-game skid with a victory against Utah.

The Jazz have gone 7-38 against Western Conference opponents. Utah is 8-35 against opponents with a winning record.

The Grizzlies are 25-19 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is 15-20 against opponents with a winning record.

The Jazz's 13.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.2 fewer made shots on average than the 14.1 per game the Grizzlies allow. The Grizzlies average 122.1 points per game, 2.3 more than the 119.8 the Jazz give up to opponents.

TOP PERFORMERS: Keyonte George is averaging 16.8 points and 5.8 assists for the Jazz. Collin Sexton is averaging 14.3 points over the last 10 games.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Grizzlies. Desmond Bane is averaging 20.7 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 1-9, averaging 108.9 points, 46.7 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.8 points per game.

Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 115.2 points, 46.7 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.7 points.

INJURIES: Jazz: Lauri Markkanen: day to day (personal), John Collins: out (ankle), Taylor Hendricks: out for season (fibula).

Grizzlies: Zyon Pullin: day to day (knee), Ja Morant: day to day (hamstring), Brandon Clarke: out for season (knee), Lamar Stevens: day to day (shoulder).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.