The Memphis Grizzlies defense hasn't been as strong as expected, and a couple of areas stand out as to why that's the case.

When Jaren Jackson Jr. heard about the Memphis Grizzlies ' new offense, he had some trepidation. It demanded that all five players move in concert, constantly working to maintain proper spacing, confuse help defenders and either create or maintain advantages. The whole thing sounded complicated.

The 800,000-plus-square-foot arena’s interior celebrates Memphis’ musical heritage, with artwork featuring locals like Justin Timberlake, B.B. King, and Elvis Presley. Even the venue’s dining spaces reflect this theme, including the Opus Restaurant and the Blue Note Lounge.

The Memphis Grizzlies, Gray Media and FanDuel Sports Network will simulcast five upcoming games in Tennessee’s three largest media markets – Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville – free over-the-air, giving fans across the state a variety of options to watch and cheer the Grizzlies on through the end of the regular season.

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Newsweek breaks down the best prop bets for OKC vs. Memphis, including whether OKC star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can maintain his torrid scoring pace.