Memphis at New Orleans

Certainly not a battle of the heavyweights in this one, as Memphis 3-10 in their last 13 while New Orleans is 2-11 in their last 13. Things were looking up for New Orleans early as they got out of the gate with a sparkling 8-3 mark, but injuries began to mount and the slide began. This team will again be without Stojakovic, Bobby Jackson, and West, while Gasol is continuing to get healthy and meaningful minutes for Memphis. New Orleans just has no offensive options right now, and in their last 13 games they have failed to reach even 80 points six times, or almost half their games. Memphis has had only two home wins all season, but came within the last five road games, and with Gasol back contributing, and new Orleans completely banged up, this is as good a spot for them to get their third as there will be.