Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies (10-29-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies are ready to face each other on Wednesday. Phoenix is trying to avoid losing for the fourth time in a row after losing three straight away games, while Memphis is at 2-2.

On October 29, 2025, the Suns will host the Grizzlies at PHX Arena in an effort to end a three-game losing streak. However, both the teams have a number of important players on the injury report going into the game on Wednesday.

Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies - When and where to watch the game

The Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies will play at Footprint Centre, PHX Arena, on Wednesday, October 29 at 10 p.m. ET. All of the action between the Suns and Grizzlies can be seen live by fans in the USA on FDSSE, AZFamily, and Suns+.

Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies - Expected Starting Lineups

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Phoenix Suns injury report against the Memphis Grizzlies (October 29, 2025)

The Suns are in a similar precarious position. Jalen Green is doubtful due to a right hamstring injury, and Dillon Brooks will miss the game due to right groin pain. Due to their ongoing assignments in the G League, two-way players Koby Brea and CJ Huntley will not be available.

Memphis Grizzlies injury report against the Phoenix Suns (October 29, 2025)

Due to pain in his left shoulder, forward Santi Aldama is doubtful for the Grizzlies. Vince Williams Jr.'s right ankle impingement is another reason for his dubious tag.

Memphis is still without Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe surgery recovery), Ty Jerome (right calf strain), Zach Edey (ankle surgery recovery), and Brandon Clarke (knee surgery recovery).

Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies - Game Prediction

Early in the season, the Grizzlies have struggled on defense, allowing at least 131 points in their two losses and at least 122 points in three of their four games. They shot 53% from the field and 44.2% from three-point range while shooting 45.5% and 30.8% from long range in their most recent game, which ended in a 131-118 loss to the Golden State Warriors on the road on Monday.Ja. With an average of 22.3 points and 6.5 assists over the course of four games, Morant is still Memphis' top scorer. One of the team's rising stars, Cedric Coward, has averaged 16.5 points off the bench, while Jaren Jackson Jr. adds 17.5 points and 5 rebounds a game.

The Suns handed up a season-high in a 138-134 OT away defeat to the Utah Jazz, despite scoring a season-high in their most recent game. Although they only shot 42.5% and 36.45% from beyond the arc and conceded 10 more offensive boards, they managed to keep the Jazz to 40.7% shooting and 32.7% 3-point shooting. Grayson Allen scored 23 points, Devin Booker led the way with 23, and Mark Williams scored 25 points after coming off the bench. Phoenix is 0-3 ATS in their previous three games and was unable to cover as a 2-point underdog.Also read: Scotty Pippen Jr.’s unexpected setback leaves Memphis Grizzlies’ backcourt in precarious flux