The Indiana Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies will square off in an NBA regular-season game at the FedEx Forum on Saturday. Both teams are looking to bounce back after tough opening games, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.
### Pacers’ Season Opener Recap
The short-handed Pacers played out a thriller on opening night but ultimately fell short in a heartbreaking 141-135 overtime loss. Despite the defeat, Rick Carlisle’s team showed resilience. Pascal Siakam delivered a monster performance, posting a 32-point, 15-rebound double-double. Bennedict Mathurin also contributed significantly with 36 points and 11 rebounds.
However, Indiana struggled from beyond the arc, going just 1-of-43 on three-point attempts. They also need to improve their free-throw shooting after missing 10 free throws in the season opener.
### Grizzlies’ Recent Performance
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies enter this game on the second night of a back-to-back. In Friday’s contest against the Miami Heat, Ja Morant and company suffered a heavy 146-114 home loss. Memphis currently holds a 1-1 record after two games and will be eager to respond strongly after this setback.
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### Head-to-Head History
The Pacers and Grizzlies have met 58 times in the regular season, with Indiana holding a 34-24 advantage. Last season, the teams split their season series, each winning on their home court.
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### Injury Reports
**Indiana Pacers Injury Report**
The Pacers will be without five players for their game in Memphis:
– Andrew Nembhard (left shoulder strain)
– Quenton Jackson (right hamstring strain)
– Kam Jones (lower back stress reaction)
– T. J. McConnell (left hamstring strain)
– Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tendon tear)
Johnny Furphy is listed as questionable due to left foot soreness. He played just one minute in the previous game.
**Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report**
The Grizzlies also have an extensive injury list:
– Ja Morant (ankle injury) – questionable
– Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle injury) – questionable
– Brandon Clarke (right knee injury) – out
– Zach Edey (left ankle injury) – out
– Ty Jerome (right calf strain) – out
– Scotty Pippen Jr. (left toe injury) – out
– Vince Williams Jr. (right heel soreness) – out
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### Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
**Indiana Pacers Starting Lineup**
Due to injury, Indiana must adjust its starting five. Andrew Nembhard, who started on opening night, is sidelined. Ben Sheppard is expected to take Nembhard’s place in the starting lineup. The rest of the starters likely will be Benedict Mathurin, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, and Isaiah Jackson.
**Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineup**
If cleared to play, Ja Morant and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will retain their starting roles. They will be joined by Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, and Jaylen Wells.
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Both teams face challenges with injuries and recent performances, making this game a critical contest early in the season. Fans can expect an intense battle as the Pacers look to avenge their opening night loss and the Grizzlies aim to recover from a tough defeat.
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