Halftime Report
The Grizzlies are on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a 74-66 lead against the Bulls.
The Grizzlies came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Memphis Grizzlies @ Chicago Bulls
Current Records: Memphis 9-7, Chicago 7-10
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
- TV: NBATV
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $42.00
What to Know
The Bulls will be in front of their home fans on Saturday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. Having just played yesterday, they will get right back to it and host the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:00 p.m. ET at United Center. Both worked hard to overcome the odds in their previous battles and are surely both feeling confident heading into this clash.
The Bulls are headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They enjoyed a cozy 136-122 win over the Hawks on Friday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team’s high-flying offense, the game also marked the team’s biggest victory of the season.
The Bulls got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ayo Dosunmu out in front who went 8 for 10 en route to 20 points plus eight assists and two steals. What’s more, Dosunmu also posted a 80% field goal percentage, which is the highest he’s posted since back in February. Coby White was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 20 points and nine assists.
The Bulls were working as a unit and finished the game with 36 assists (they’re ranked fifth in assists per game overall). That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now posted at least 25 assists in 11 consecutive matches.
The Grizzlies’ season wasn’t pretty last year but it’s starting to look like struggles are in the rearview. They snuck past the 76ers with a 117-111 victory on Wednesday.
Chicago’s win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-10. As for Memphis, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
The two teams pleased both fans and bettors in their last matchups by winning and covering the spread. Going forward, the Grizzlies are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 5.5 points. This contest will be Chicago’s 11th straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 5-5 against the spread).
The Bulls skirted past the Grizzlies 126-123 in their previous matchup back in October. Will the Bulls repeat their success, or do the Grizzlies have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Memphis is a solid 5.5-point favorite against Chicago, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Grizzlies as a 5-point favorite.
The over/under is 241.5 points.
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Series History
Chicago and Memphis both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- Oct 28, 2024 – Chicago 126 vs. Memphis 123
- Feb 08, 2024 – Chicago 118 vs. Memphis 110
- Jan 20, 2024 – Chicago 125 vs. Memphis 96
- Apr 02, 2023 – Chicago 128 vs. Memphis 107
- Feb 07, 2023 – Memphis 104 vs. Chicago 89
- Feb 26, 2022 – Memphis 116 vs. Chicago 110
- Jan 17, 2022 – Memphis 119 vs. Chicago 106
- Apr 16, 2021 – Memphis 126 vs. Chicago 115
- Apr 12, 2021 – Memphis 101 vs. Chicago 90
- Dec 04, 2019 – Chicago 106 vs. Memphis 99
