PREVIEW: The Brooklyn Nets travel to FedExForum in Memphis on Sunday afternoon to face the Grizzlies , bringing contrasting momentum into a matchup that could define both teams' playoff aspirations. Brooklyn enters coming off a second consecutive loss to the LA Clippers at home , while Memphis has also dropped back-to-back games, including a heartbreaker at home to Oklahoma City. The Nets rank second in three-point shooting frequency at 48.1 percent of their attempts from deep, showcasing high offensive spacing , yet this strength is undermined by their glaring defensive liability. Brooklyn's perimeter defense ranks 27th in the league, allowing high-quality three-pointers and struggles defending attacks at the rim , creating openings the Grizzlies can exploit. Memphis counters with a post-up heavy offense that ranks second in frequency while featuring strong defensive rebounding and a quick tempo , though the Grizzlies struggle to generate attacks at the rim and allow prolific three-point attempts on defense. The Grizzlies sit as 7.5-point favorites , a significant line given both teams have lost five or six of their last seven games respectively. Key absences including Michael Porter Jr. for Brooklyn and multiple contributors for Memphis including Ja Morant add uncertainty to both rosters . This matchup features two struggling squads looking to reverse course, with the Nets' perimeter excellence potentially clashing against the Grizzlies' interior-oriented approach.