Grizzlies 119-112 Suns (11 February 2025) Game Recap

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Phoenix-Ja Morant scored 26 points, Desmond course had 20 and Memphis Grizzlies held to beat Phoenix Suns 119-112 Tuesday night.

Kevin Durant became the eighth player in the NBA story to reach 30,000 points When he sank two free kicks with 1:11 back in the third quarter. Durant ended with 34 points, but Phoenix lost for the fifth time in his last six games.

Jaren Jackson Jr. added 17 for Memphis, who led by as many as 19 before Phoenix cut the margin to three at Bol Bol’s 3-Pointer with 2:34 back. Morant’s set -up of the subsequent possession returned the threat.

Grizzlies had a 60-42 rebounding Edge and got 44 points from bench players. Santi Aldama had 14 points and made four 3-Pointers.

Takeaways

Grizzlies: Memphis has won three right on the road for the first time this season. Grizzlies are now 15-11 away and 21-6 at home.

Suns: Phoenix – playing without injured guard Bradley Beal – still seems to be searching for a consistent playing rotation. Bol Bol delivered a spark with 18 points and 14 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to push Suns to victory. They dropped to 26-27 for the season.

Keying moment

Memphis led 45-36 with 7 1/2 minutes back in the second quarter before going on 13-3 races to build a significant lead. Scotty Pippen Jr. Had six points and Jackson contributed five in that stretch.

Key State

Grizzlies improved to 14-3 after a defeat this season. They have not lost consecutive matches since January 3-4.

Up next

Grizzlies visits Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, and Suns Travel to Houston on Wednesday.

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