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Memphis Defeats Phoenix 114-113 - Recap

The Grizzlies got a 33-point performance from Ja Morant as Memphis handed Phoenix a 114-113 defeat on Monday at Footprint Center.

The Grizzlies were a +8.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 222.5.

Desmond Bane had 32 points for Memphis and Steven Adams chipped in with 13 points. Steven Adams had 7 assists for the Grizzlies, while Steven Adams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.

Phoenix got 30 points from Devin Booker in a losing cause and another 19 points from Cameron Johnson. Chris Paul contributed 13 assists for the Suns, while Jalen Smith had 9 rebounds.

The Grizzlies hit the break winning 60-48 before taking care of business in the second half.

Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-35.

Next game, Memphis takes its act home to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head home to face Oklahoma City.