As we near the halfway point of the NBA season it's time to hand out grades for the middling Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have dealt with countless injuries, rumors, and find themselves at a crossroads.

Memphis will attempt to break its three-game road losing streak when the Grizzlies take on Orlando. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season for the squads.

Memphis has been in control throughout the first half. Cedric Coward got off to a strong start with 13 points in the first quarter. Jock Landale leads Memphis with 14 points. The Grizzlies have 14-5 advantage on free-throw attempts.

The Brooklyn Nets (11-24) and Memphis Grizzlies (16-22) meet Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Nets vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies have lost four straight games after Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Jake LaRavia ushered a Lakers run.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells will play in his first-ever overseas game as they go up against the Orlando Magic at Uber Arena in Berlin on Thursday. It is another milestone for the 22-year-old Wells, who is just in his second year in the league. Over the years, he has accumulated many amazing experiences, a fact for which he is grateful.