The Grizzlies went into the All-Star break on a two-game winning streak and will try to pick up where they left off before the break with a win over the Kings, which will give them their third win in a row and fifth win in their last six games.

Memphis is also in the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, four games ahead of Portland. They will be trying to add some more distance in the playoff race with a win on Thursday night.

The Grizzlies have played well offensively, averaging 113 points per game. The team is shooting 47 percent from the field and 35 percent from three-point range. They finished with 111 points in their last game and will need to keep playing well offensively if they want to get the win. Basketball predictions today

Brandon Clarke led the way for the Grizzlies with 27 points and six rebounds. Ja Morant finished with 20 points, five rebounds, and nine assists, while Jonas Valanciunas added 12 points and 18 rebounds for the Grizzlies.

Memphis has struggled defensively, giving up 114.4 points per game. They gave up 102.2 points per game in their last five games and will need to keep playing well defensively if they want to get past the Kings.

Kings Going For Fourth Win In Six Games

The Kings ended the first half of the season by following up a four-game winning streak with two consecutive losses, which dropped them seven games behind the Grizzlies in the playoff standings. They will be trying to put an end to their streak and pick up their fourth win in their last six games with a win over Memphis.

Sacramento has struggled offensively this season, averaging 107.9 points per game, which is 24th in the league. The team is shooting 45 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range. They finished with 111 points in their last game and will need to keep playing well offensively if they want to get the win. NCAA Basketball Previews

Buddy Hield led the way for the Kings with 22 points and nine assists. De’Aaron Fox finished with 16 points, three rebounds, and four assists, while Kent Bazemore added 15 points and seven rebounds for the Kings.

Sacramento has also struggled defensively, giving up 110.8 points per game. They gave up 130 points in their last game and will need to play significantly better than they did in that game if they want to get past the Grizzlies.