nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Defeats Memphis 106-104 - Recap
Dennis Schroder scored 20 points leading the Nets to a 106-104 victory over Memphis at Barclays Center on Monday.
Bettors who backed the Nets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 223.5.
Cameron Johnson had 20 points for Brooklyn and Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in with 17 points. Dennis Schroder had 6 assists for the Nets, while Nic Claxton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Memphis got 25 points from Ja Morant in a losing cause and another 25 points from Zach Edey. Ja Morant contributed 9 assists for the Grizzlies, while Zach Edey had 12 rebounds.
Brooklyn led at halftime, 50-49.
Memphis had a 44-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Brooklyn looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Celtics. The Grizzlies will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.