Because this is an away game for the Nets, that means that Kyrie is able to play. So, with that said, it is no surprise to see the Nets favored.
This Nets team has also been on fire recently. They have won 6 of their past 7 games, and that only loss came to a streaking Dallas Mavericks team on a last second made shot by Spencer Dinwiddie.
Included in these 6 victories is a 29 point drubbing of the Sixers in their first matchup post James Harden/Ben Simmons trade, and a wire to wire victory over the Utah Jazz.
Even without Simmons touching the floor, when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are on the floor together this Nets team is scary.
Especially with how well these two are currently playing. In the past 9 games Durant has put up point totals of 37, 38, 53, and 37. Safe to say he’s on fire. Irving, on the other hand, has scored 50+ points twice in his past 4 games.
Tasked with slowing down this Nets inferno is the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite not getting much love as a championship contender, everything about this Grizzlies team screams elite NBA team.