By our count, Ty Jerome has 2,450 career points. At his 28.2 a game over 6 games this season, he projects to reach 2,500 in about 2 games. Memphis hosts Indiana tonight at 6-1, with Pippen Jr. out and Quinten Post listed with an estimated return of today.
When does Jerome reach 2,500 career points?
He sits at 2,450, 50 from the mark. By our count, his 28.2 points a game this season, over 6 games, puts him about 2 games away. That is a projection at the current pace, not a promise. He scored 40 against the Pelicans on November 2, and one quiet night would push the date back. Tonight against Indiana is the first chance.
How much have injuries cost Memphis so far?
By our count, injuries have taken 194 minutes from the Grizzlies since October 20, and on our most-hurt list of 30 clubs they rank 27th. The worst single day cost 62 minutes. Today the total out is 16, all of it Pippen Jr., who plays 16.0 minutes a game. For a 6-1 team, that is a light load.
Does a day-to-day tag really mean this club will miss a game?
Usually, yes. By our count, 5 of 7 Memphis players newly listed that way missed the next game. Across the league it was 76 of 133, or 57%. Post carries the tag now, with an estimated return of today, so check his status before tip. Pippen Jr. went from that tag to out on November 3.
How close is Isaiah Stewart to his 250th career three?
He has 235 and needs 15. At 1.3 threes a game this season, our projection puts him about 12 games away, so this is a slow watch and not a tonight story. He scored 24 against the Kings on October 31 and is averaging 12.8 points over 6 games this season.
What should fans watch against Indiana and then Oklahoma City?
Indiana is 2-6 and has lost 5 straight, with Tyrese Haliburton out with a hamstring injury. Watch whether Jerome's chase ends early in this homestand and how Post's ankle shapes the big-man minutes. Pippen Jr.'s estimated return of November 6 lines up with the Thunder game in the Emirates NBA Cup.
How many points does Ty Jerome need for 2,500?
He needs 50 career points. By our count, that is about 2 games at his 28.2 a game this season, a projection at the current pace.
When is Pippen Jr. expected back for the Grizzlies?
His estimated return is November 6, the Thunder game. He was ruled out with a back issue on November 3.
