Records: Grizzlies, 4-11; San Antonio, 8-6.

Lineups

Grizzlies: : Mike Conley, 6-1; O.J. Mayo, 6-4; Rudy Gay, 6-8; Darrell Arthur, 6-9; Marc Gasol, 7-1.

Spurs: Roger Mason Jr., 6-5; Michael Finley, 6-7; Bruce Bowen, 6-7; Tim Duncan, 6-11; Fabricio Oberto, 6-10.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Credit defense for the Spurs' recent success. Over the first five games of the season, the Spurs' opponents were shooting 48 percent from the field and averaging 105 points, 24.2 assists and only 8.2 turnovers. During that time the Spurs averaged 3 steals and 2.2 blocks per game. In the nine games since, San Antonio's opponents are shooting 42 percent from the field while averaging 84.3 points and 16.9 assists. Spurs opponents are also turning the ball over 14.3 times. Additionally, San Antonio's steals have more than doubled to 6.5 and its blocks have jumped to 4.1 per game.

THE SKINNY

Memphis has dropped four straight games while San Antonio is on a three-game winning streak. The Spurs had a rocky start to the season, losing four out of their first five, including their first three. The story has been much different over San Antonio's last nine games. The Spurs have posted a 7-2 record during that span. Memphis is 12-40 all-time against San Antonio, and that includes a 5-20 road mark.

THE QUOTE

"It's not about X's and O's. We have to play harder." - Griz reserve forward Hakim Warrick, on the team's losing streak.