nba Game Recap
Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Wrap - Memphis Wins 118-88
The battle between the Grizzlies and Pistons didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Detroit was handed a 118-88 defeat on Thursday at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies were a -13.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 218.5.
Ja Morant had 22 points for Memphis and Dillon Brooks chipped in with 18 points. De'Anthony Melton had 6 assists for the Grizzlies, while Steven Adams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Detroit got 14 points from Saben Lee in a losing cause and another 12 points from Hamidou Diallo. Cade Cunningham contributed 6 assists for the Pistons, while Isaiah Stewart had 8 rebounds.
Memphis led at halftime, 62-46.
Memphis had a 61-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Memphis heads into a battle against the Clippers. Detroit, meanwhile, will have their next action against Orlando.