Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers – Preview & Prediction (Oct. 25, 2025)
The Memphis Grizzlies host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday evening, October 25. Both teams have shown flashes early in the season — Memphis with explosive offense and troubling defensive lapses, and Indiana proving it can compete even without its star playmaker. Here’s a quick look at how they match up and what to expect.
How both teams look heading into the game
Memphis has been a mixed bag in the opening games. They opened with an impressive offensive outing against New Orleans, led by Ja Morant, but followed that up with a heavy home loss where their defense and rebounding were exposed. In that defeat they gave up a huge point total, turned the ball over a lot, and got dominated on the boards — all warning signs when running at such a fast pace. Ja Morant struggled in that game, and aside from Jaren Jackson Jr., the supporting cast wasn’t consistent.
Indiana showed plenty of fight in a double-overtime loss to Oklahoma City. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the season, other players stepped up: Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam put up big numbers, and Obi Toppin provided a solid scoring punch. The Pacers looked competitive across a long, physical game and have reason to be confident despite the personnel changes.
Injuries, recent meetings and prediction
Recent head-to-heads favor Memphis, who have won five of the last seven matchups between the teams. Road wins have been rare in these meetings, which suggests home-court advantage has mattered.
Injury and availability notes: Memphis will be missing Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, and Vince Williams Jr. Indiana is without Tyrese Haliburton for the season; TJ McConnell is sidelined with a back issue, and Andrew Nembhard, Kam Jones, and Quenton Jackson are also out. Johnny Furphy is listed as questionable.
Prediction: Memphis’s offense can be exciting, but their defensive inconsistencies and recent heavy workload make them vulnerable. Indiana’s depth and balanced scoring — even without Haliburton — should be enough to take advantage. Expect a competitive game, but give the edge to the Pacers to win.
Tip-off: Saturday, 8:00 p.m. EST, October 25, 2025.
