Lost in all the news about Ja Morant's most recent one-game suspension by the Memphis Grizzlies is that the team's struggles in a specific area have been their downfall this season. After losing to the Toronto Raptors to fall below .500 for the first time this season, the team needs to reassess the controllables, which is the three-point line.
Let's start with the defense. The Grizzlies currently rank 26th in opponent three-point percentage, which was actually helped after holding the Raptors to 29.7% from three in their recent game on November 2nd. However, through seven games, the Grizzlies are allowing opponents to shoot 38.