After a loss in overtime to the Dallas Mavericks, the San Antonio Spurs (12-9) will face the Memphis Grizzlies (10-9) tonight in Memphis as the Spurs hope to snap their two-game losing streak and find some success on the road.The last time these two team met was earlier this season as San Antonio won 95-82 in San Antonio. Manu Ginobili paced the Spurs with 24 points while Rudy Gay posted a double-double (19 points, 10 rebounds) for the Grizzlies.However, tonight Memphis will be without the services of Zach Randolph who is nursing a torn right MCL and San Antonio will still be without guards Ginobili (fractured hand) and T.J. Ford (hamstring). Not to mention both teams are entering tonight's content losing their previous game (Memphis lost to Phoenix).But as the Spurs get ready to face their division foe, here are five things to watch for in tonight's matchup.
It's a good thing the Spurs' record is above .500. Memphis is 3-7 against teams with winning records.
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PLAYERS:
Manu Ginobili,
Rudy Gay,
Zach Randolph,
T.J. Ford,
O.J. Mayo,
Marc Gasol
TEAMS: Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs
TEAMS: Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs
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