Grizzlies vs Bucks Preview: Both Teams Struggling on Defense and Offense, a Clash of Suffering Brothers

On November 1, the NBA regular season continues with a matchup between the Grizzlies and the Bucks led by Giannis Antetokounmpo in a battle between the East and West.

The Bucks currently have a record of 2-3, ranking 13th in the Western Conference, averaging 117.4 points per game while allowing 121.6 points per game, with a home record of 1-2. The Bucks are 1-3, ranking 12th in the Eastern Conference, averaging 114 points per game while allowing 119 points per game, with an away record of 1-2.

The Grizzlies are playing back-to-back games. On October 31, the Grizzlies lost to the Nets 106-119 at home. Five Grizzlies players scored in double digits, with Jaren Jackson Jr. scoring 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting, along with 4 rebounds and 3 steals. Ja Morant had an inefficient offensive night, scoring 14 points on 5-of-16 shooting with 8 rebounds and 11 assists, hitting only 1 of 6 three-pointers and committing 5 turnovers. Brandon Clarke and rookie center Zack Iddi both scored 13 points, while Desmond Bane contributed 10 points before leaving due to injury. Another Grizzlies starter, John Konchar, also left the game early and did not score.

The Grizzlies have six players averaging double-digit points: Bane (18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists), Morant (19 points, 3.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists), Jackson (20.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1 block), Ziaire Williams (12.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists), David Roddy (10.6 points), and Nate Mitchell (9.8 points, 3 rebounds, 7.4 assists).

After winning their season opener against the 76ers, the Bucks have lost three consecutive games, most recently falling to the defending champion Celtics 108-119. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard both gave their all in this game, with Giannis scoring 30 points on 14-of-26 shooting, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Lillard scoring 33 points on 7-of-15 shooting with 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. Two other Bucks players also scored in double digits, with Brook Lopez contributing 13 points and 6 rebounds, and Gary Trent Jr. adding 10 points.

Since the start of the new season, the Bucks have relied heavily on Giannis and Lillard, with Giannis averaging 28.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, and Lillard averaging 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. Other players have made limited offensive contributions, with Lopez averaging 11.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks, Bobby Portis averaging 11.3 points and 7.8 rebounds, and Gary Trent Jr. averaging 10 points. The Grizzlies have become a team with decent offense but poor defense, ranking 4th in the league in points allowed and 8th in points scored. Their offense is primarily focused on the inside, averaging 56.8 points in the paint, which ranks 2nd in the league, while their three-point shooting attempts and accuracy rank 17th in the league.

The Bucks are also a team with stronger offensive capabilities than defensive ones, ranking 14th in points scored and 7th in points allowed, with average shooting percentages and other statistics. They average only 9.3 points in fast breaks, ranking 2nd to last in the league. Both the Grizzlies and the Bucks are struggling defensively and relying on less-than-stellar offenses to keep up appearances. However, the Bucks’ main scoring contributions come from their starters, with the bench averaging 27.8 points, ranking 20th in the league, while the Grizzlies’ bench is much stronger, averaging 48.6 points, ranking 3rd in the league.

In terms of injuries, the Bucks will be without Khris Middleton, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable due to knee issues. The Grizzlies continue to have a large number of players out, including Vince Williams, Spencer, GG Jackson, and Luke Kennard, with Bane and Konchar listed as questionable after being injured in the previous game against the Nets. With the Bucks on a three-game losing streak and the Grizzlies on a two-game losing streak, this clash of struggling teams will see who can stay healthy and find their offensive rhythm to stop the losing streak.

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