Grizzlies 117-112 Suns (Dec 31, 2024) Game Recap

PHOENIX — — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 factors to guide the Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns Tuesday evening.

Desmond Bane scored 31 because the Grizzlies, taking part in with out injured Ja Morant (proper shoulder pressure) and Zach Edey (concussion protocol), by no means trailed. Reserve Luke Kennard scored 17 factors and John Konchar grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds as Memphis moved to 23-11, second within the Western Convention.

Devin Booker returned for Phoenix after lacking 5 video games with a left groin pressure and had 16 factors and 9 assists. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 29 factors and 10 rebounds.

The Suns, who misplaced for the sixth time in seven video games, performed with out Jusuf Nurkic, serving the second of his three-game suspension for his involvement in a battle with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Bradley Beal left the sport within the first half with a left hip contusion.

Although nobody fouled out, there have been 54 fouls referred to as within the recreation and 58 free throws tried. Jackson Jr. was 10 of 17 from the road and in addition completed with 10 rebounds.

Booker final performed Dec. 19 in a loss to Indiana. The Suns misplaced 4 of the 5 video games they performed with out Booker, who entered Tuesday’s recreation in opposition to Memphis averaging 25.1 factors and 6.4 assists per recreation.

Takeaways

Grizzlies: Jaylen Wells stuffed in with 11 factors because the Grizzlies gained with out two starters.

Suns: Booker began sluggish however acquired again within the rhythm by scoring the Suns’ first 5 factors of the second quarter.

Key second

Konchar’s three-point play with 1:05 left gave Memphis a 113-106 lead after the Suns had come inside one level earlier.

Key stat

Jackson was outscoring the Suns 19-18 at one level late within the first quarter.

Up subsequent

The Suns play Saturday at Indiana. The Grizzlies are at Sacramento on Friday.

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