How did Grizzlies Rookie go in Marquee -Matchup against Kevin Durant’s Suns? (February 11)

Zach Edey and Memphis Grizzlies recorded a 119-112 victory against their conference Rivals Phoenix Suns in a regular seasonal match on Tuesday. Edey was part of the starting lineup with JA MORANT, JAYLEN WELLS, JAREN JACKSON JR. and Desmond course.

The skilled center had a challenging game that struggled to find its foot on the offensive end. He started slowly but managed to build a rhythm in the second half.

Of the last sum, Zach Edey ended with four points on 2-of-6 shooting from the track, including 0-of-1 beyond the arch. He also contributed nine rebounds, a steal and two blocks for 19:40 minutes, ending the game with a plus/minus of +6.

Zach Edey through 4 quarters

Grizzlies -rookie had a tough start and fought at both ends of the floor, especially on offense. The former Purdue stand out tried three shots in the first quarter, including one beyond the arch, but was unable to convert any of them.

In the second quarter, the 7-foot-4-Center remained passively offensively and did not try a single shot. His only notable contribution came on the defensive end with a stealing.

At the break, Zach Edey had not yet scored, and went 0-of-3 from the field, including 0-AF-1 beyond the arch. He also recorded two rebounds and one stealing in the first half.

Rookie showed some improvement in the third quarter, finally coming on the scoreboard with his first made field goals. He also had a stronger influence on the glass and secured five rebounds in the period after collecting only two in the first half.

Edey saw limited minutes in the fourth quarter, but still managed to add another field goal and a few rebounds to his numbers.

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