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Memphis Defeats Detroit 125-112 - Recap

Jaren Jackson Jr. went off for 29 points and added 6 rebounds leading Memphis over Detroit, 125-112, on Friday at Little Caesars Arena.

Memphis was a favorite by -2.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 231.5.

Memphis got 27 points from Dillon Brooks and another 16 points from Ja Morant. Ja Morant contributed 12 assists, while Brandon Clarke cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Detroit got 22 points from Derrick Rose in a losing cause and another 20 points from Christian Wood. Derrick Rose contributed 8 assists for the Pistons, while Thon Maker had 8 rebounds.

The Grizzlies hit the break winning 66-61 before taking care of business in the second half.

Memphis had a 49-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Memphis takes its act home to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Detroit, they head home to face Brooklyn.