Pacers to Capitalize on Declawed Grizzlies?

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OCT. 14 PACERS SEEK TO TAME GRIZZLIES The Indiana Pacers took care of business against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Although the Pacers played defense like the "Flint Tropics," according to Indiana's head coach Rick Carlisle, positive tidbits did come from the 129-117 victories. However, Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies is possibly a lighter load for the Pacers.

After Ja Morant sprained his ankle vs. the Dallas Mavericks, the Grizzlies' preseason opening opponent, Memphis' head coach Taylor Jenkins hasn't played the All-Star point guard. Furthermore, besides Morant, Memphis' rotation is riddled with injured players. Perhaps the Pacers will capitalize on their opponent's misfortunes. The Grizzlies have yet to announce Morant's status for Monday's contest.

Pacers vs Grizzlies Injury Report

Indiana Pacers

• Johnny Furphy (OUT - ankle)

Rest of roster TBD

Memphis Grizzlies

• Vince Williams Jr. (OUT - leg)
• Jaren Jackson Jr. (OUT - hamstring)
• Ja Morant (OUT - ankle)
• GG Jackson (OUT - foot)
• Cam Spencer (OUT - ankle)

Rest of roster TBD

WHERE: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN)

WHEN: Oct. 14, 7 PM Eastern Time

TV: Bally Sports Indiana, NBA League Pass

ODDS: Indiana is favored by 5.5 points over Memphis

Oct. 10 PACERS TRAVEL TO OHIO The Indiana Pacers have a disgusting taste in their mouth following the 131-130 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Despite holding a three-point lead with three seconds left in the contest, the Pacers lost. Rick Carlisle preached defense at media day, and while the first game of preseason shouldn't condemn a team, the final results painted an ugly loss.

Regarding defense, the Cleveland Cavaliers are where the Pacers strive to be a top-10 defense. Tonight's game will come as a barometer for how the Pacers stack up against a formidable defense, but they'll need to worry about committing turnovers.

While lapses on defense contributed to the Pacers' loss at the expense of a buzzer-beating 3-point shot, coughing up the ball 22 times also didn't help.

Pacers vs Cavaliers Injury Report

Indiana Pacers

• TBD

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Emoni Bates (OUT - knee)

Rest of injury report TBD

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WHERE: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland, OH)

WHEN: Oct. 10, 6 PM Eastern Time

TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes, League Pass

ODDS: The Pacers are 1.5-point underdogs to the Cavaliers