- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: March 13, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Memphis Grizzlies (23-41) are traveling to Little Caesars Arena this Friday to challenge the Detroit Pistons (46-18).
In their last matchup, the Grizzlies faced off against the 76ers, finishing with a close loss of 139-129. Memphis recorded 31 fouls compared to Philadelphia’s 25. They achieved 11 out of 31 from the three-point line and the 76ers shot a notable 82.6% from free throws, converting 38 out of 46 attempts. Philadelphia grabbed a total of 40 rebounds (12 offensive, 28 defensive) and made 3 blocks, as well as dishing out 27 assists and securing 13 steals. Defensively, the Grizzlies allowed opponents a shooting percentage of 52.3% based on 45 of 86 attempts. Memphis compiled 44 rebounds, including 19 offensive, and made 16 of 21 free throw attempts, yielding a success rate of 76.2%. They ended the game with a field goal percentage of 49.5% (48 of 97) and landed 17 three-point shots out of 43 attempts.
Ty Jerome had a standout performance in the last game, shooting 50.0% from the floor and contributing 8 assists in 25 minutes on the court, finishing with 26 points (10 of 20 shooting) and gathering 2 rebounds.
The Grizzlies enter this game with a record of 23-41. They are averaging 115.9 points per game (13th in the league), while shooting 46.2% from the field. From beyond the arc, Memphis has a shooting percentage of 35.7% (872 of 2,443) and they convert 79.3% of their free throw attempts. As a team, the Grizzlies secure 43.8 rebounds per game and have made 1,838 assists this season, ranking them 10th in the NBA for team assists. They average 15.3 turnovers and commit 20.3 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Grizzlies force 15.4 turnovers each game while averaging 20.2 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.2% from beyond the arc and are ranked 24th in points allowed per game (118.3). Memphis has allowed a field goal percentage of 47.4% (2,751 of 5,803) and concedes an average of 45.2 rebounds per game. They rank 14th in the NBA for assists allowed, having surrendered 1,747 assists this season.
In their previous matchup, the Pistons dominated the Nets, winning 138-100. On the boards, Detroit allowed Brooklyn to collect 31 rebounds (7 offensive). The Pistons recorded a three-point shooting percentage of 34.2% (13 of 38) and finished the game with a stellar 29 out of 34 free throws (85.3%). They held the Nets to a 42.0% shooting rate from the field, allowing them to make 29 out of 69 attempts. Detroit shot 56.5% overall (48 of 85) and made 50.0% of their three-point shots, hitting 16 of 32 attempts. The Pistons capitalized on the Nets’ 29 fouls to get to the free-throw line 34 times. Detroit also committed 9 turnovers while securing 12 steals and a total of 40 rebounds (30 defensive, 10 offensive).
Jalen Duren contributed notably for the Pistons, scoring 26 points in just 23 minutes on the court with 2 assists. He displayed accuracy, making 9 out of 10 shots for a remarkable 90.0% field goal rate, while collecting 4 rebounds.
This season, the Pistons hold a record of 46-18. Offensively, they rank 8th in the NBA with a shooting percentage of 47.8% and have accumulated a total of 7,489 points (averaging 117.0 per game). They grab an average of 45.9 rebounds per game, providing 26.7 assists (ranking 12th in the league) while committing 15.0 turnovers per game as a team. The Pistons also average 22.3 fouls per game and shoot 75.7% from the free throw line.
Defensively, Detroit ranks 3rd in the league for points allowed (109.6 per game). They are forcing 17.1 turnovers each game and limit opponents to a 44.1% shooting percentage (3rd in the NBA). The Pistons permit 34.9% shooting from three-pointers (817 of 2,343) and allow opponents to convert 79.8% in free throw situations. They also manage to restrict teams to 23.5 assists and 41.3 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 5th in the league respectively.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Memphis
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