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Grizzlies vs Bulls Final: 119-106 - Recap
Desmond Bane went off for 25 points and added 3 rebounds leading Memphis over Chicago, 119-106, on Monday at FedExForum.
Bettors who backed the Grizzlies were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go PUSH the closing total of 225.0.
Ja Morant had 25 points for Memphis and Brandon Clarke chipped in with 15 points. Tyus Jones had 8 assists for the Grizzlies, while Steven Adams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Chicago got 24 points from DeMar DeRozan in a losing cause and another 16 points from Coby White. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 6 assists for the Bulls, while Nikola Vucevic had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 58-45 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Memphis as they grabbed 48 boards, while Chicago only had 43
Memphis heads into a battle against the Bucks. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.