- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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On Monday, the Chicago Bulls (27-40) are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (23-43) at the United Center.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies faced the Pistons, ultimately falling 126-110. Memphis recorded a shooting percentage of 42.7%, hitting 38 of 89 attempts, and made 15 out of 41 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they converted 19 of 24 attempts, achieving a rate of 79.2%. On the boards, they secured 33 rebounds, including 13 offensive ones. The squad offered 20 assists and forced their opponents into 19 turnovers, along with capturing 11 steals. Defensively, Memphis allowed the opposition to execute at 54.3% on 50 of 92 shots, where Detroit tallied 36 assists and 12 steals. Detroit also notched 52 rebounds (19 offensive, 33 defensive) and recorded 2 blocks, finishing 77.8% from the free-throw line with 14 of 18 shots made. The foul count stood at 20 for Memphis and 19 for Detroit.
Ty Jerome played a pivotal role in the last game, finishing with a 47.1% shooting rate. He logged 25 minutes, collecting 1 rebound and 3 assists while scoring 21 points on 8 of 17 shooting
The Grizzlies enter the game with a season record of 23-43. They average 15.2 turnovers per game and commit 20.3 fouls on average. As a team, Memphis secures 43.6 rebounds per game and has amassed 1,884 assists this season, ranking 9th in the NBA in assists. They are shooting at 35.6% from three-point range (901 of 2,532) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 79.2%. The Grizzlies score an average of 115.7 points per game, placing them 13th in the league, and shoot 46.1% from the field.
Defensively, Memphis forces opponents into 15.5 turnovers per game while conceding 20.1 fouls. They rank 18th in the league for assists allowed, giving up 1,808 assists so far this season, and they permit a shooting percentage of 47.5% (2,846 of 5,988). The team averages 45.5 rebounds per game and allows 36.1% from beyond the arc, ranking 24th in the league for points allowed per game at 118.4.
In their latest match, the Bulls were defeated 119-108 by the Clippers. Chicago struggled on the boards, allowing Los Angeles to pull down 46 rebounds (10 offensive). They shot 28.1% from distance, connecting on 9 of 32 attempts, and were 18 of 24 from the free-throw line (75.0%). The Bulls allowed the Clippers to shoot 47.9% from the field, hitting 46 of 96 shots. Chicago shot 44.2% overall, making 42 of 95 attempts, while going 12 of 41 from three-point territory (29.3%). They converted 12 free-throw attempts for a 92.3% success rate. The Clippers committed 13 fouls, leading to 13 free-throw attempts for the Bulls, who also turned the ball over 15 times while managing to collect 36 defensive and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 48.
Josh Giddey was a standout for the Bulls, contributing 20 points and 10 assists across 39 minutes. He scored 8 of 20 attempts with a shooting percentage of 40.0% and brought down 11 rebounds.
Chicago holds a record of 27-40 this season. Offensively, the Bulls shoot 46.8% from the field, ranking 14th in the league. They have tallied 7,755 points this season (115.7 points per game) and average 45.1 rebounds per game. They excel in assists, averaging 28.8 per game (4th in the league), while committing 15.1 turnovers per game. Chicago records an average of 18.7 fouls per game and their free-throw success rate stands at 78.1%.
Defensively, Chicago ranks 27th in the league for points allowed per game at 120.2. They force 12.5 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field (21st in the league). Their defense permits a three-point shooting percentage of 36.9% (934 of 2,534) and adversaries convert on 77.7% of free throw attempts. They allow 28.4 assists and 45.4 rebounds per game, ranking 28th and 22nd in the NBA, respectively.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Memphis
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