- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES
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The Brooklyn Nets (16-47) are set to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (23-39) at the Barclays Center on Monday evening.
In their previous match, the Grizzlies encountered a tough loss to the Clippers, finishing at 123-120. Memphis recorded a shooting percentage of 48.3% (42 of 87) and sank 16 of their 43 attempts from beyond the arc. The Grizzlies were also efficient from the free-throw line, converting 20 of 24 for an impressive 83.3%. On the boards, they secured 34 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones, and provided 29 assists. Defensively, Memphis forced 16 turnovers and accumulated 8 steals. On the other end, the Clippers hit 50.0% of their shots, totaling 41 of 82 attempts, while also tallying 44 rebounds (16 offensive and 28 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. The Clippers shot 82.2% from the charity stripe, making 37 out of 45 attempts, alongside 4 successful three-pointers from 17 attempts. The Grizzlies collected 29 fouls, while the Clippers amassed 20.
Ty Jerome emerged as a key player during the game, posting a field goal percentage of 41.2% and dishing out 7 assists. Playing for 25 minutes, he grabbed 2 rebounds and scored 23 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
The Grizzlies come into this matchup with a record of 23-39 this season. They average 15.2 turnovers per game and commit 20.2 fouls per outing. Memphis is securing 43.9 rebounds per game and has amassed a total of 1,787 assists this season, ranking them 9th in the NBA in assists. The Grizzlies are shooting 35.6% from three-point range (841 of 2,365) and 79.3% from the foul line. They average 115.7 points per game (14th in the league) while shooting 46.2% from the field.
Defensively, Memphis forces 15.4 turnovers per game, while committing 20.1 fouls themselves. They currently rank 14th in the league for assists allowed, with 1,685 given up this season. The Grizzlies’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 47.2% (2,659 of 5,632) and gives up an average of 45.3 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 36.0% from beyond the arc against them and Memphis ranks 23rd in points allowed, giving up an average of 117.8 per game.
In their last outing, the Nets secured a narrow victory, beating the Pistons 107-105. Brooklyn managed to collect 33 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 45 for the game. However, they turned the ball over 20 times, while recording 7 steals. The Pistons were penalized for 22 fouls, giving the Nets 28 free throw attempts, of which they converted 27 for an outstanding 96.4%. From three-point territory, Brooklyn hit 10 of 30 attempts (33.3%) and concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 43.8%, connecting on 35 of 80 attempts. Defensively, Brooklyn allowed the Pistons to shoot 42.4% (36 of 85), while also conceding 38.5% from beyond the arc by allowing 10 successful attempts out of 26 tries. They were effective at the free-throw line, shooting 23-for-31 (74.2%) and allowed Detroit a total of 37 rebounds (11 offensive).
Michael Porter Jr. was a standout performer for the Nets, scoring 30 points while securing 13 rebounds and 1 assist in his 39 minutes of play. He completed 10 of his 25 shot attempts for a 40.0% shooting percentage.
Brooklyn’s current record sits at 16-47 this season, with the Nets averaging 20.4 fouls per game and shooting 77.5% from the free-throw line. They are averaging 25.5 assists (19th in the league) and turning the ball over 15.7 times per game. To date, they have scored a total of 6,732 points this season, averaging 106.9 points per game, alongside a rebounding average of 40.2.
On defense, the Nets allow a 38.0% success rate from three-point range (787 of 2,072) and their opponents convert 78.5% of their free throw attempts. They surrender 27.4 assists and average 42.9 rebounds per game, ranking them 21st and 9th respectively in the league. Brooklyn ranks 17th in the NBA for points allowed per game, conceding an average of 115.6, and they force 13.9 turnovers per game, with opponents shooting a troubling 49.5% from the floor (29th in the league).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NBA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Brooklyn
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