When the Grizzlies traveled to Chicago in January, they had their worst game of the season, getting blown out by a score of 111-66. That night the Grizzlies shot just 30.4% from the field, 14.3% (1-7) from three-point range and 62.2% from the free throw line. The Bulls also outrebounded Memphis 59-37, and forced the Grizzlies into 26 turnovers. Now, the Grizzlies are set for a rematch against Chicago on Saturday, three nights after they struggled through a similarly difficult outing against another Central Division team. Memphis is coming off a 118-96 loss to Cleveland Wednesday night in a game they trailed by as many as 36 points. The Grizzlies go into Saturday’s game against the Bulls having lost five straight at home and eight of their last nine overall. With the Bulls chasing the Cavs and Pistons for a top-four spot in the Eastern Conference, the Grizzlies can’t afford to get down early once again.
Five Things to Watch: Grizzlies vs. Bulls - March 17, 2007