The big picture

Memphis Grizzlies come in 10th on the ladder; Phoenix Suns are 22nd. Memphis Grizzlies have the higher position to protect.

Memphis Grizzlies are 6–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.9 points for and 111.8 against.

Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.

Form

Memphis Grizzlies have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Oklahoma City Thunder 97–128.

Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.

Memphis Grizzlies have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 93 times on our records since 2001: Memphis Grizzlies 45, Phoenix Suns 48.

Last time out (2025-26), Phoenix Suns won 131–105 at FedExForum.

Biggest margin between these two: Phoenix Suns by 31 points in 2020-21 (128–97).

Players to watch

For Memphis Grizzlies, watch Ty Jerome (26.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27) and Cameron Boozer (15.6 points a game, 90 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).

At FedExForum

Memphis Grizzlies have won 5 of their last 20 at FedExForum.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Memphis Grizzlies go in as clear favourites.