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Memphis Grizzlies: Five Important Aspects to Consider Versus Indiana

By Christian Dudley

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 5: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots against the Atlanta Hawks on October 5, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 5: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots against the Atlanta Hawks on October 5, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 31: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies prepares for a rebound against the Indiana Pacers during the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 31, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 31: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies prepares for a rebound against the Indiana Pacers during the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 31, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Season-Opening Preparation

The most critical aspect to tonight’s Grizzlies and Pacers matchup is the fact that these two teams open their regular season versus one another on October 17th.

Just more than one week between meetings, it is a guarantee that both clubs will be taking plenty of notes in tonight’s battle in an attempt to gain the upper hand later this month.

While the Memphis Grizzlies are fine-tuning their product for the regular season, the Indiana Pacers are already on a mission for excellence. They were heated after narrowly losing a playoff series to the Cleveland Cavaliers and have only upgraded since (See: Tyreke Evans).

If the Grizzlies treat Saturday’s game as a regular season contest, it could eventually lead to an upset of the Pacers on their home floor in Indianapolis, Indiana. Memphis will need to build upon the momentum that was generated in Friday’s victory, and it will be a tough task being the second game of a back-to-back scenario. Indiana has been resting since Thursday.

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Regardless of the outcome tonight, it should be a fun matchup between two young and developing rosters. Tip-off for the third of the Grizzlies’ five preseason games is set for 7:00 PM Central Time.

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