The Memphis Grizzlies (2-2) are traveling to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Pistons (0-3) for their final exhibition matchup before the 2022-23 NBA regular season begins.
The Grizzlies are coming off a tough night in Orlando, in which they were unable to dig themselves out of a big hole and lost to the young upstart Magic.
Here’s what you need to know about the Grizzlies vs Pistons game, which is set to tip-off at 6 PM CT on Oct. 13.
How to watch Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons on October 13
This game can be viewed on Bally Sports Southeast for those in the Memphis DMA. For those outside the Grizzlies’ television viewing market, you can see this game on NBA TV.
Injury Report for Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons
For the Grizzlies
Danny Green – Out
Jaren Jackson Jr. – Out
Killian Tillie – GTD
For the Pistons
Marvin Bagley III – Out
Bojan Bogdanovic – GTD
Alec Burks – GTD
Hamidou Diallo – GTD
Kevin Knox II – GTD
Isaiah Livers – GTD
Nerlens Noel – GTD
Kemba Walker – GTD
Key stats to know for Grizzlies vs Pistons game on Oct. 13
Here are some stats you need to know going into the game against the Pistons. These are all statistics from this year’s preseason slate.
Points in the paint
Grizzlies: 48 PPG
Pistons: 38 PPG
Second-chance points
Grizzlies: 11.5 PPG
Pistons: 13.7 PPG
Fastbreak points
Grizzlies: 18.8 PPG
Pistons: 14 PPG
Current statistical leaders for Memphis Grizzlies
Points
Ja Morant, 20.7 PPG
Rebounds
Steven Adams, 8 RPG
Assists
Ja Morant, 5 APG
Blocks
John Konchar, 1.33 BPG
Memphis Grizzlies projected starting lineup vs Detroit Pistons
Head Coach Taylor Jenkins may continue using the same lineup we’ve seen him use in three out of the previous four preseason matchups. However, he may opt to go with the all-reserve/bench lineup to preserve the health of the starters going into the regular season. That lineup would likely mirror what we saw in the preseason opener vs Milwaukee:
PG: Kennedy Chandler
SG: Ziaire Williams
SF: John Konchar
PF: Santi Aldama
C: Brandon Clarke
Predictions for Memphis Grizzlies’ final preseason game
This preseason finale is likely to be a developmental game like we saw a couple of weeks ago vs Milwaukee. This is a great opportunity for some of the fringe players on the roster to make a final impression before roster cuts are made and the opening night depth chart is created.
Who do the Memphis Grizzlies play next?
The Memphis Grizzlies will not play again until their regular season opener, set for Oct. 19 vs the New York Knicks. Here’s a quick look ahead of the team’s next three games:
- Oct. 19 vs New York Knicks (ESPN)
- Oct. 21 at Houston Rockets
- Oct. 22 at Dallas Mavericks (NBA TV)
The Grizzlies won’t see the Detroit Pistons again until Dec. 4, 2022.