Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons
PREVIEW: The Detroit Pistons (4-2) travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies (3-4) on Monday, November 3 at 8 p.m. ET , setting up a matchup between two teams searching for offensive consistency. Detroit boasts elite rim defense and efficient attacking at the basket, ranking first in both categories , while Memphis counters with high-frequency post-ups (5th) and efficient free throw shooting (6th). The Pistons arrive fresh off a dominant 122-110 victory in Mexico City, with Jalen Duren recording a career-high 33 points and 10 rebounds while Cade Cunningham added 21 points and tied a career-best 18 assists.
The Grizzlies' perimeter shooting remains a significant vulnerability, as they rank 26th in three-point efficiency , a concern amplified by recent roster disruptions. Memphis will be without key contributors including Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Brandon Clarke due to injury, though Ja Morant is expected to return from a one-game suspension. The Grizzlies rank third in pace while Detroit sits 15th, suggesting a potential uptempo affair despite both teams' recent low-scoring outputs. Detroit's shot profile reveals both strengths and weaknesses, with elite rim protection but also struggles attacking the basket (27th) and minimal three-point volume (30th). The Grizzlies own a nine-game winning streak in the head-to-head series, yet their shorthanded roster and offensive inconsistency create an intriguing storyline for this divisional battle.