Houston Chronicle

SCOUTING THE GRIZZLIES

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The Grizzlies’ seven-game winning streak was one shy of the franchise record. … Memphis had at least seven players scoring in double figures in four consecutiv­e games before six scored at least 10 points in the loss to the Pacers on Tuesday. … The Grizzlies are 3-5 at home, playing the fewest in their own venue in the NBA after a series of postponed games. … The Grizzlies’ 28.2 assists per game are second in the NBA. They are second in assist to turnover ratio. … The Grizzlies rank 28th in 3-pointers made. … Memphis is fifth in defensive rating but ranks 22nd offensivel­y. … Guard Ja Morant was one of just two players, along with Nikola Jokic, averaging at least 20 points and seven assists while making at least 50 percent of his shots before scoring just 10 on 2-of-10 shooting Tuesday, reducing his average this season to 19.4 points per game. Morant averaged 20.3 points on 62.6 percent shooting and 7.7 assists against the Rockets last season. … Guard Dillon Brooks had a season-high 25 points Tuesday and is averaging 15.6 points per game but making a career-worst 36.5 percent of his shots, just 31.3 percent of his 3s.

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