The Suns defeated the Grizzlies 125-108 away from home to end their three-game losing streak. The Grizzlies suffered consecutive defeats.
German-Booker continues to be absent. Bayne scored 5 points in a row in the opening game, and Morant hit a three-pointer to lead the Grizzlies 8-0. Landale scored 5 points in a row, Ayton and Craig scored in the mid-range shot. Bridges made consecutive shots and penalties. This time it was the Grizzlies' turn to only score 3 points in 5 and a half minutes. In the last two minutes, the Grizzlies bench broke out and finished 7-0. The Grizzlies caught up to 22-23 in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Bain came up and took the lead with a mid-range shot. Damien Lee and Paul scored two three-pointers. Morant made Paul a first-level flagrant foul and made two free throws. Landale and Craig hit three three-pointers, Paul and Bridges made mid-range shots, and the Suns opened up the score, leading 65-49 in the first half.
After Paul hit a three-pointer in the third quarter, the Suns led by 19 points. Morant scored 7 points in a row, Dillon Brooks hit a long shot, and the Grizzlies caught up to 64-72. Paul responded with three consecutive three-pointers, Morant hit 2+1 and fired three points. But Ayton responded with 5 points, and Duane Washington scored two three-pointers, including a four-pointer. After three quarters, the Suns led 97-80. Morant scored 22 points in a single quarter. In the fourth quarter, Damien Lee hit consecutive shots, the Suns gained a 20+ advantage, and the game lost suspense early.
Paul had 14 points and 6 assists, Ayton had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Landale had 12 points, Bridges had 10 points, Craig had 10 points and 7 rebounds, Washington had 26 points and 8 assists, Lee had 12 points, and Okogie had 12 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals.
Morant had 34 points and 6 assists, Adams had 46 points and 10 rebounds, and Bain had 14 points.
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