The biggest difference in a game that was decided by a game - winning tip - in was the play of both teams ' benches , as there was a large discrepancy in a very close matchup . For the Grizzlies , Vince Carter 's 20 points off the bench ended up leading the team in scoring while Zach Randolph contributed 16 points of his own . In all , Memphis ' reserves managed to score 55 of the team 's 108 points and played a big role in their victory . On the other side , while Denver 's starters were very productive and each managed to score in double figures , their bench was a no - show on Tuesday night . Rookie Jamal Murray had a solid outing off the bench , scoring 10 points in 17 minutes , but as an entire unit , the Nuggets ' reserves managed just 25 of the team 's 107 points . A little more production from any of the four Denver reserves who played at least 10 minutes on Tuesday and the game likely has a much different outcome .

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Denver Nuggets at the buzzer on Tuesday , 108 - 107 , at FedExForum . For the Grizzlies ( 4 - 4 ) , it was Marc Gasol who had the game - winning tip - in with just 1 seconds remaining on the clock . Memphis was lucky to be in that position , however , as that shot came off a steal with just over four seconds remaining and Denver seeming to have the game firmly in their grasp . After Denver 's Emmanuel Mudiay tipped the ball out of bounds from Mike Conley 's hands , all it took was a simple lob pass to Gasol from the baseline to steal a victory on Tuesday night . In the end , Gasol had a solid outing , recording 19 points and six rebounds in 30 minutes , but it was the veteran Vince Carter who led the way , scoring a team - high 20 points off the bench . For the Nuggets ( 3 - 3 ) , it was another impressive outing for Mudiay , who scored a game - high 23 points along with seven assists and four rebounds in 36 minutes . Danilo Gallinari added 21 points of his own , while the other three Denver starters each recorded double - digit nights in the scoring column as well . It was n't enough however , as just 25 points from the Nuggets ' bench did n't do them any favors as they fell short in the final seconds on Tuesday . Up next , the Grizzlies will have off until Saturday when they travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks , while the Nuggets will head home Saturday to play Golden State .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves , 93 - 71 , on Saturday night at FedEx Forum . This marks the fourth win in a row for the Grizzlies ( 8 - 5 ) , who are making a habit of shutting down opponents with silencing defense . After holding the Mavericks to only 64 points on Friday , the Grizz came out on the second night of a back - to - back set and held the young and spry Timberwolves to only 71 points . Memphis held Minnesota to 39 percent shooting , but also struggled themselves , hitting only 38 percent of their shots . However , the Grizzlies hit 33 - of - 38 free throws , hauled in 13 offensive boards and forced 19 turnovers to gain the edge on a poor shooting night and improve to 5 - 2 at home . Five players scored in double figures for Memphis , including JaMychal Green who led the way with 19 points and eight rebounds , in 28 minutes . Zach Randolph followed up with 18 points and seven rebounds , in 21 minutes off the bench . The Grizzlies head out for a two - game road trip , beginning in Charlotte on Monday . The Timberwolves ( 4 - 8 ) came into this game averaging 108 points per game on the season but were stopped in their tracks by a stubborn , veteran Memphis squad . The Grizzlies managed to get Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble as he picked up his fourth early in the third and was forced to sit most of the quarter . In addition to Towns being limited by fouls , Andrew Wiggins simply struggled from the field , shooting 2 - of - 11 and 0 - of - 3 from long range . Zach LaVine was the high - point man for the 'Wolves with 22 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting , in 37 minutes . Minnesota moves to 1 - 5 on the road this season and should be looking forward to getting back on home court , as they host the Celtics on Monday .

Both teams shot less than 40 percent in a game that was dominated by defense , as the Grizzlies held an opponent to less than 72 points for the second game in a row . Memphis only hit 2 - of - 11 from long range but made up for it at the foul line where they went 33 - of - 38 . The Grizzlies forced 19 turnovers and pulled down 13 offensive rebounds as they dominated the hustle game . Five players scored in double figures for Memphis . JaMychal Green was the high - point man with 19 points , followed up by Zach Randolph with 18 . Rookie Andrew Harrison chipped in 13 points , seven assists and four rebounds , in 24 minutes off the bench . Zach LaVine and Karl-Anthony Towns were the only Timberwolves to score in double digits . LaVine finished with a game - high 22 points , while Towns added 17 . Andrew Wiggins struggled , shooting only 2 - of - 11 from the field .


The Miami Heat defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies on Friday , 90 - 81 , at FedEx Forum . Miami ( 5 - 10 ) has struggled this season after experiencing major roster losses in free agency . On Friday , however , the team was able to put together a strong defensive effort to earn the win . The Heat held the Grizzlies to just 35 percent from the field and only four three - pointers . League-leading shot - blocker Hassan Whiteside blocked another two shots in Friday 's win . On offense , meanwhile , young guard Tyler Johnson scored 22 off the bench to lead the team . Johnson was re - signed by the Heat as a restricted free agent after signing a large offer sheet with the Brooklyn Nets this summer . The guard showed his value on Friday , scoring a team - high and also grabbing six rebounds and two steals . Memphis ( 10 - 6 ) , meanwhile , saw disappointing performances across the board on Friday . Star center Marc Gasol went for just nine points and one rebound on the night . Only two Grizzlies scored in double - digits and the team high was only 16 points . The Grizzlies starting five recorded just 30 points combined . As a whole , the team shot only 35 percent and turned the ball over 17 teams , in what was a bleak offensive showing for a normally high - level team . The two teams will rematch in Miami on Saturday .

In any game with Hassan Whiteside on the floor , viewers can expect to see plenty of blocked shots . This was the case on both sides in Friday 's Grizzlies-Heat showdown . Whiteside , the league 's leading shot blocker , sent just two shots back , but his team joined the party , rejecting eight shots in total . Memphis , meanwhile , was even more aggressive on defense , blocking a whopping 15 shots . Former Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol sent back an impressive five shots , while rookie Deyonta Davis blocked two . Guards Andrew Harrison and Tony Allen surprisingly rejected two shots each . Due in large part to the block party , both teams struggled when shooting from the floor . Miami ended up shooting just over 38 percent as a team , while Memphis finished around 35 percent on the night . For Memphis , Harrison and point guard Mike Conley shot a combined 5 - of - 23 from the floor , while Miami saw an abysmal 1 - of - 11 from its starting frontcourt .


The Hornets had lost four games in a row after starting the season 8 - 3 . They have now won their last two games thanks in large part to the explosive play of a now - healthy Jeremy Lamb , who scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the team 's win over Memphis on Monday night . In his two games since making a full return to the Hornets ' rotation , Lamb has posted a total of 39 points and 26 rebounds , which included a career - high 17 rebounds in their win over the Knicks . Impressive rebounding has n't been a key part of Lamb 's game either , as the nine rebounds he recorded against the Grizzlies would have matched the second - highest rebounding total of his career . Above all , Lamb now gives a Charlotte bench that was already averaging 38 points per game - - the eighth highest average in the league - - an added punch of offense and a legitimate reserve backcourt player after they 've been shuffling through some underwhelming talent at both shooting guard and point guard .

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 104 - 85 Monday at Spectrum Center . The Hornets ( 10 - 7 ) have now won two games in a row after dropping four straight , as they jumped out to 17 - point lead at halftime and never let up . They were able to do so thanks in large part to yet another strong performance from Jeremy Lamb , who looks to be fully healthy . In just 23 minutes off the bench , Lamb scored 21 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds . In his two games since returning from injury , Lamb has posted a total of 39 points and 26 rebounds , which has helped provide a spark for what was a sliding Hornets team . Kemba Walker added 21 points of his own , as the two guards led the way for a Charlotte team that struggled to get help from anyone else . The Grizzlies ( 11 - 7 ) , struggled to get help from anyone at all , as their 85 total points was their third - lowest total in a loss this season . Marc Gasol and Mike Conley were the only starters to reach double figures on a banged up Memphis team , scoring 19 and 14 points respectively . Off the bench , the highlight for the Grizzlies was the solid play of reserve power forward Jarell Martin , who , with Zach Randolph ( personal ) out , saw 20 minutes off the bench and posted a double - double of 11 points and 12 rebounds in that time . As a team , however , it was a night to forget for Memphis , as they shot just over 40 percent from the field and a poor 7 - of - 29 ( 24 percent ) from behind the arc . Up next , the Hornets will head home Tuesday to take on the Pistons , while the Grizzlies will travel to Toronto on Wednesday to play the Raptors .


There 's been no team who has dealt with as many significant injuries as the Grizzlies , but they continue to get it done . Despite trailing by 13 with 3:29 left , Memphis ended the game on a 24 - 10 run to win by one . Turnovers really killed Orlando , as they committed 18 of them , while forcing just 10 . Evan Fouriner had one of his best games of the season though , scoring 28 points on 11 - of - 14 shooting in the defeat . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 18 points , 11 rebounds and three blocks . Marc Gasol was the hero , as he hit two free - throws to take the lead with 11 seconds left . Gasol finished the game with 25 points , three assists and five blocks . Troy Daniels and Jarell Martin were great off the bench , as Daniels scored 19 points and Martin grabbed 10 boards . The total of 190 nearly suffered a horrific beat , as there were 34 points scored in the final three - plus minutes to land on 189 .

The Memphis Grizzlies came back to defeat the Orlando Magic , 95 - 94 , at FedEx Forum on Thursday . Defense is the first priority for both of these teams and it 's clear through this scoreline . Memphis shot just 42 percent from the field and 39 percent from three - point range , while Orlando shot 45 percent from the field and 25 percent from three - point range . The Magic led 84 - 71 with a little over three minutes left , but the Grizzlies ended the game on a 24 - 10 run to win by one . Strangely . the two teams combined for 114 points in the first and fourth quarters , while combining for just 75 points in the second and third quarters . Turnovers are what really hurt the Magic , as they committed 18 , while forcing just 10 from the Grizzlies . Orlando ( 7 - 12 ) has made some adjustments to their rotation and the results have been mixed thus far . Nikola Vucevic continues to thrive in his new role off the bench though , as he tallied 18 points , 11 rebounds and three blocks in the defeat . Evan Fouriner led the team in scoring , dropping 28 points on 11 - of - 14 shooting . Serge Ibaka was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 11 points , eight rebounds and four blocks . Bismack Biyombo scored just three points , but grabbed 14 rebounds as the starting center . Jeff Green provided 14 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting off the bench . Orlando plays again on Friday , as they face the Philadelphia 76ers on the road . Memphis ( 12 - 8 ) continues to play shorthanded and they wo n't allow that to slow them down . Marc Gasol proceeds to carry the load in the absence of Mike Conley and Chandler Parsons , as he led the team with 25 points , two rebounds , three assists and five blocks in the win . Andrew Harrison finished with 11 points , four rebounds and eight assists while filling - in for Conley . Troy Daniels was second on the team in scoring , dropping 19 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting off the bench . Jarell Martin also had a nice game off the bench , accruing six points and 10 rebounds . Memphis will return to action on Saturday , when they host the surprising Los Angeles Lakers .


Lou Williams came - up just shy of a career - high as he poured in 40 points on 11 - of - 20 shooting , including 4 - of - 8 from downtown and 14 - of - 14 from the free throw line . Luol Deng added 18 points , while the only other player for the Lakers to score in double digits was Timofey Mozgov , who finished with 13 points . The Lakers gave up 18 turnovers , while they tallied 16 assists on 35 field goals . They went 23 - of - 29 from the foul line . Memphis was led by Troy Daniels , who scored a season - high 31 points on 12 - of - 23 shooting , including 6 - of - 12 from long range , along with four assists , and two rebounds , in 34 minutes off the bench . Marc Gasol finished with 19 points , eight assists , three rebounds , three steals and one block , in 34 minutes . The Grizzlies dished 32 assists on 41 field goals .

The Memphis Grizzlies avoided a collapse in the final seconds as they hung - on to defeat the pesky Los Angeles Lakers 103 - 100 at FedEx Forum , on Saturday night . After a 37 - point second quarter , the Lakers took an eight - point lead into halftime , however the Grizzlies fought back to tie it up at 82 heading into the fourth . Memphis led 103 - 97 with 55 seconds left but the Lakers were not done as Lou Williams was fouled on a jumper and completed the three - point play to make it a one - possession game . The Grizzlies then turned the ball over with 15 seconds left and proceeded to foul Julius Randall on a three - point attempt . Fortunately for the Grizz , Randall missed all three free throws , and they were able to walk away with their seventh home win of the season . Lou Williams went - off for the Lakers ( 10 - 12 ) as he poured in 40 points on 11 - of - 20 shooting , including 4 - of - 8 from long range , in 32 minutes off the bench . However the Lakers struggled overall with 18 turnovers compared to only 16 assists , while shooting 43 percent from the field . They will look to get back on track as they play host to the Jazz on Monday . The Grizzlies ( 13 - 8 ) earned their second straight win and move to 2 - 1 without Mike Conley . Troy Daniels continued his strong play as he led Memphis with a season - high 31 points on 12 - of - 23 shooting , including 6 - of - 12 from long range . Marc Gasol added 19 points eight assists , three rebounds and three steals . The Grizzlies will look to continue the momentum as they go on to visit New Orleans on Monday .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 96 - 91 Tuesday at FedExForum . While the Grizzlies ( 15 - 8 ) were able to walk away with a five - point victory , they were one shot away from the game heading to overtime , as 76ers ( 4 - 18 ) shooting guard Nik Stauskas had a wide open 3 - point attempt to tie the game at 94 with about five seconds remaining in the fourth quarter . Stauskas made just one shot from behind the arc in 38 minutes Tuesday , and luckily for Memphis , that was n't one of them . Marc Gasol led the way for an injury - plagued Grizzlies team with a double - double of 26 points and 12 rebounds in 34 minutes , and while the rest of the Memphis starters struggled to put together solid outings , the team 's bench more than made up for that , with the five reserves posting 38 of the team 's 96 points . The most important contributor of the bench mob , Zach Randolph , made his return to the floor after missing the last seven games due to the loss of his mother and posted a double - double of 12 points and a team - high 14 rebounds . For the 76ers , they got a big performance out of starting power forward Ersan Ilyasova , who did everything he could to keep Philadelphia in the game against a big and tough Grizzlies frontcourt . Ilyasova finished the game with 23 points and 17 rebounds - - his fourth double - double since he joined the 76ers . The man who he replaced in the starting lineup , Dario Saric , had yet another great night , posting 17 points and seven rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench . In the end , Philadelphia left far too many points at the free throw line , as they shot a dreadful 13 - of - 26 from the stripe . Up next , the Grizzlies will stay at home Thursday to take on the Trail Blazers , while the 76ers look to notch their first road victory of the season Thursday at New Orleans against the Pelicans .

When rookie forward Dario Saric was sent to the bench on Nov. 16 in favor of the newly - acquired Ersan Ilyasova , his production slowly started to dip . In fact , he went a three - game period where he scored a total of 10 points and made just three field goals . But as of late , it looks like Saric has finally hit his stride in his new role , and Tuesday 's 17 - point , seven - rebound performance was yet another example of Saric carving out a legitimate role on a struggling Philadelphia team . After Tuesday 's performance , Saric is now averaging 18 points and and 9 rebounds while shooting 52 percent from the field overall and a scorching 50 percent from behind the arc . Meanwhile , after Ilyasova 's monster double - double of 23 points and 17 rebounds Tuesday , he is 19 points and 10 rebounds over those same four games , giving head coach Brett Brown , at least for now , the balance he was looking for at the power forward position when he made the move in mid - November .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 88 - 86 , at FedEx Forum on Thursday . The Grizzlies have been making a living off late - game execution and they added to their impressive resume ' with this comeback win . In fact , the Trail Blazers were up 77 - 64 with seven minutes left , as the Grizzlies ended the game on a 24 - 9 run to win by two . Both teams struggled mightily on offense , with Memphis shooting 37 percent , while Portland hit just 30 percent of their shots . The Grizzlies made their presence felt down low , as they won the rebounding battle , 58 - 52 , and outscored the Blazers in the paint , 40 - 26 . Portland ( 12 - 12 ) were fortunate to hang around as long as they did in this game , as their 30 percent night was the worst of the season . C.J . McCollum was the lone bright spot in the offense , scoring 24 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting . Damian Lillard was second on the team , with 19 points on 6 - of - 18 shooting . Those two combined for just three rebounds and three assists in a frustrating night . Evan Turner got a rare start and recorded a double - double in the defeat , totaling 15 points and 10 rebounds . Ed Davis also provided a double - double , amassing 10 points and 10 rebounds off the bench . On deck for the Blazers is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday . Memphis ( 16 - 8 ) is now 90 in games decided by five points or less and this sort of resiliency is an impressive sight in the absence of Mike Conley . Marc Gasol continues to play out of his mind , as he scored a game - high 36 points on 13 - of - 24 shooting . JaMychal Green scored just six points on 2 - of - 8 shooting , but snatched down a career - high 18 rebounds in the win . Tony Allen recorded a double - double , accumulating 15 points , 10 rebounds and two steals . Newly-acquired Toney Douglas scored the final six points for Memphis , finishing with 11 points in the game . Zach Randolph , Troy Daniels and Andrew Harrison all struggled , combining to go 6 - of - 34 from the field . The Grizzlies will look to keep roaring on Saturday , when they host the Golden State Warriors for their next game .

There are n't many teams who have dealt with as many injuries as the Grizzlies , but they continue to win games in impressive fashion . In fact , they ended this game on a 24 - 9 run to win by two . That now makes the Grizzlies a perfect 90 in games decided by five points or less . The offenses were far from efficient in this game though , with Portland shooting 30 percent and Memphis hitting just 37 percent . C.J . McCollum did all he could to keep the Blazers hanging around , as he led the team with 24 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting . Evan Turner got the start for Ed Davis , but both players recorded double - doubles for Portland . Marc Gasol continued his torrid stretch , as he scored a game - high 36 points , while adding nine boards . JaMychal Green grabbed a career - high 18 rebounds in the win , but scored just six points on 2 - of - 8 shooting .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Golden State Warriors , 110 - 89 , at FedEx Forum . The Warriors ( 20 - 4 ) had rolled in to the Volunteer State riding high , with victories in 16 of their last 17 games . That impressive streak was harshly halted Saturday , however , as a defensive - minded Grizzlies squad managed to hold Golden State to a season - low point total . They also forced 23 turnovers from the Warriors , and held their dangerous long - range shooters to a collective 33 percent success rate from beyond the arc . While only Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry were able to post double - digit scoring for the visitors , the Grizzlies ( 17 - 8 ) countered with seven such performances , including one from each member of their starting five . Durant 's relatively modest 21 points led the way for Golden State , a total he complemented with seven rebounds , an assist , two blocks and a steal . Curry supplied 17 points , eight rebounds and three assists , going just 4 - of - 14 from three - point range in the process . Klay Thompson ( eight points ) and Draymond Green ( seven points ) underwhelmed , while Anderson Varejao went scoreless over 18 minutes in a start at center . Ian Clark 's 10 points paced the second unit . The Grizzlies saw Marc Gasol and Tony Allen lead the way with a pair of 19 - point efforts , with the former adding eight rebounds , six assists , two blocks and a steal , while the latter supplied four rebounds , an assist , a steal and a block . JaMychal Green was next with a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and a steal . Matching 11 - point tallies from Andrew Harrison and Troy Williams rounded things out for the first unit , while Zach Randolph ( 14 points , seven rebounds , an assist ) and Jarell Martin ( 13 points , seven rebounds , an assist and a steal ) were strong in reserve roles . The Warriors head to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Sunday evening , while the Grizzlies next face the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Tuesday night .

The defensive - minded Grizzlies managed to hold Golden State to a season - low point total , temporarily derailing their run of 16 victories in 17 games in the process . They also forced 23 turnovers from the Warriors while holding them to a 33 percent success rate from long range . Kevin Durant ( 21 points ) and Stephen Curry ( 17 points , 4 - of - 14 from long distance ) were the only double - digit scorers among the Warriors ' starters , while Ian Clark paced the bench with a modest 10 points . The Grizzlies ' Marc Gasol and Tony Allen lead the way with a pair of 19 - point efforts , and JaMychal Green post a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Matching 11 - point tallies from Andrew Harrison and Troy Williams rounded things out for the first unit , while Zach Randolph ( 14 points ) and Jarell Martin ( 13 points ) were strong in reserve roles .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 93 - 85 , Wednesday at FedExForum . The Grizzlies ( 18 - 9 ) were back to full strength Wednesday after the return of Marc Gasol ( rest ) , but the Cavaliers ( 18 - 6 ) were not , as head coach Tyronn Lue elected to rest his big three of Kevin Love , LeBron James and Kyrie Irving . Without them , Cleveland , as expected , had a tough time getting anything going on offense and Memphis took advantage . The Grizzlies seized control of the game from the very start and never let up , led by their big man in the middle Gasol , who posted a double - double of 17 points and 11 rebounds . However , the biggest performance of the night came unexpectedly off the bench from Troy Daniels , who scored an efficient 20 points in just 22 minutes . As a team , Memphis shot just 43 percent from the field but were on fire from long range , hitting 12 of their 23 shots from behind the arc . On the other hand , there was n't much to take away from this game for the Cavaliers since they played without their three best players . Their two top scorers both came off the bench Wednesday , with veteran sharpshooter James Jones scoring a team - high 15 points and rookie Kay Felder adding a career - high 14 points . Overall , though , it was a miserable shooting night for Cleveland , as they shot just 37 percent from the field overall and 64 percent from the free throw line . On top of that , they managed just 10 assists to their 12 turnovers . Up next , the Grizzlies will stay home Friday to take on the Kings , while the Cavaliers will have off until Saturday when they play the Lakers .


The Sacramento Kings defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies , 96 - 92 , at FedEx Forum on Friday . This appeared to be a lopsided matchup on paper , but the Kings pulled out the shocking road win . They really controlled the game from start to finish , as they led for the final 45 minutes and never trailed by more than two points . Both teams really struggled offensively , as they each shot below 39 percent from the field . Fastbreak points were the only big advantage for Sacramento , as they won that battle , 20 - 9 . Memphis actually dominated many stats , as they took the advantage in rebounds , assists , steals and blocks in their defeat . Sacramento ( 10 - 16 ) played this game without Rudy Gay ( hip ) , but they still pulled out an unlikely road win . DeMarcus Cousins struggled all night , as he went 7 - of - 20 from the field and fouled out in the fourth quarter . With that said , he still led the team with 22 points and nine rebounds . Kosta Koufos was the hero , as he tallied 16 points , 13 rebounds and three blocks in his best game of the season . Garrett Temple got the start for Gay and finished with 17 points , six rebounds and four assists in a great fill - in performance . Darren Collison was the only other King in double figures , as he accrued 11 points , two rebounds and six assists . Sacramento will look to build off this win on Sunday in a road matchup with the Dallas Mavericks . Memphis ( 18 - 10 ) came into this game 90 in games decided by four points or less and they could n't quite comeback here to improve on that number . Mike Conley ( back ) made his return from a three - week absence to provide eight points , three rebounds and six assists in 28 minutes . Marc Gasol led the team in scoring , as he dropped 20 points , six rebounds and four assists . Tony Allen was the only other starter in double figures , as he accumulated 16 points , nine rebounds and two steals in the defeat . Zach Randolph , Andrew Harrison and Troy Daniels also scored at least 10 points apiece off the bench . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Sunday .

Memphis was expected to win this game rather easily , but Sacramento had some other ideas . What makes this win even more unlikely is the fact that the Kings played without Rudy Gay ( hip ) and had DeMarcus Cousins struggle mightily , eventually fouling out in the fourth quarter . The key for them was transition baskets , as they won the fastbreak differential , 20 - 9 . Cousins still finished the game with 22 points and nine rebounds , but went just 7 - of - 20 from the field before fouling out . Kosta Koufos was the hero for the Kings , as he totaled 16 points and 13 rebounds in his best game in years . Garrett Temple got the start for Gay and tallied 17 points , six rebounds and four assists . Mike Conley made his return from a back injury to accumulate eight points , three rebounds and six assists in a rusty performance . Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies in scoring , accruing 20 points , six rebounds and four assists . Tony Allen was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 16 points and nine boards .


The Utah Jazz defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 82 - 73 , at FedExForum Arena on Sunday . As was to be expected in a meeting of two of the NBA 's stingiest defenses , the game was a low - scoring , grind - it - out affair , one played amidst a cacophony of whistles from the referees . The two teams were called for a total of 48 personal fouls , with the Grizzlies ( 18 - 11 ) guilty of 28 of those . After combining for just 69 points in the first half , both offenses picked it up in the third period , and the Jazz ( 18 - 10 ) was able to finally separate in the fourth quarter . Gordon Hayward and Rudy Gobert led the way for the visitors with 22 and 21 points , respectively , and Utah was able to limit Memphis to 30 percent shooting from the field and a minuscule 9 percent tally from beyond the arc . Hayward added seven rebounds , six assists , three blocks and two steals to his team - high scoring total . Gobert turned in a double - double , as he hauled in 12 rebounds in addition to his aforementioned 21 points . He also recorded a trio of blocks and a steal . Boris Diaw checked in with 11 points , six rebounds and three assists , while Rodney Hood poured in 10 points and supplemented them with four boards and an assist . Shelvin Mack paced the second unit with 10 points , six rebounds , five assists and a steal . The Grizzlies saw Mike Conley lead the way with 14 points , which he complemented with four dimes and a steal . JaMychal Green was second amongst the starters with a 10 points , 11 rebounds , two steals and a block . Tony Allen contributed a full stat line of nine points , eight boards , an assist and two steals . Marc Gasol had a forgettable night from the field , posting only eight points on 4 - of - 22 shooting . He did add seven rebounds , four assists and a steal . Veteran Zach Randolph continued his strong work off the bench with a 12 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . The Jazz head west to take on the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night , while the Grizzlies are home again on Tuesday evening versus the Boston Celtics .

A battle of two of the stingiest defenses in the NBA resulted in just 69 combined points through the first two periods . However , the Jazz picked it up in the second half , outscoring the Grizzlies by a 49 - 38 margin after intermission . Gordon Hayward and Rudy Gobert led the way with 22 and 21 points , respectively . Boris Diaw checked in with 11 points , while Rodney Hood poured in 10 points . Shelvin Mack matched Hood 's total as a reserve . Mike Conley 's modest 14 - point total paced Memphis , and JaMychal Green had a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . Marc Gasol posted only eight points on 4 - of - 22 shooting . Veteran Zach Randolph supplied a 12 - point , 11 - rebound double - double off the bench . Utah was impressively able to limit Memphis to 30 percent shooting from the field and a minuscule 9 percent tally from beyond the arc .


The Boston Celtics defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 112 - 109 in overtime Tuesday at FedExForum . The Celtics ( 16 - 12 ) needed big comeback effort in the fourth quarter to force overtime , and it was clear once they managed to reach overtime basketball , star point guard Isaiah Thomas was not going to let them lose . Thomas finished with a season - high 44 points , six assists , three rebounds and two steals in 38 minutes , as he point guard was on fire from every spot on the floor , shooting 10 - of - 16 from the field , 7 - of - 10 from behind the arc and 17 - of - 17 from the free throw line . Thomas carried the team on his back for all 53 minutes , while Al Horford finished with a double - double of 17 points and 14 rebounds and Jae Crowder posted a solid line of 13 points and seven rebounds . In the end , Boston won by making the most of their trips to the charity stripe , hitting 32 of their 34 free throw attempts Tuesday . While Boston managed to win their third straight game , the Grizzlies found a way to lose their third straight as they 've reached a rough patch in their otherwise hot start to the regular season . Marc Gasol put together a great all - around performance despite fading offensively down the stretch , as he posted a team - high 24 points , seven rebounds and six assists , while Mike Conley 19 points , five rebounds and eight assists himself . Additionally , just a game removed from a scoreless performance , Troy Daniels rebounded nicely with 24 points in 35 minutes off the bench for Memphis . Up next , the Celtics will head to Indiana on Thursday to take on the Pacers , while the Grizzlies will have an opporunity to end their win streak Wednesday in Detroit .


The Grizzlies scored a season - high 115 points to outpace the high - octane Rockets . Mike Conley 's 24 points led the way , and the Grizzlies impressively shot 51 percent and 52 percent from the field and three - point range , respectively . Marc Gasol was next with 16 points , and Tony Allen supplied nine points . Zach Randolph 's 16 points led the bench , while Vince Carter ( 14 points ) and James Ennis ( 13 points ) were also productive in reserve roles . Ryan Anderson 's season - high 31 points paced Houston . James Harden provided a modest 16 points , but handed out a jaw - dropping 17 dimes . However , he also committed a game - high nine turnovers . Montrezl Harrell compiled 16 points and eight rebounds , while Patrick Beverley went for 13 points . Eric Gordon posted 17 points while taking a whopping 16 of his 19 shot attempts from beyond the arc .

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets , 115 - 109 , at FedEx Forum on Friday . The Grizzlies ( 20 - 12 ) hold a reputation as one of the true grinding , defensive - minded squads in the NBA , and rightfully so . They checked in to Friday 's showdown with the high - octane Rockets ( 22 - 9 ) second only to the Jazz in points allowed per game ( 97 ) , while holding opponents to a 43 percent success rate from the field that also ranked them as second - best behind Utah . However , Memphis flashed the ability to give the scoreboard operator a workout Friday , as they broke out for a season - high 115 points to secure their 12th home victory of the season . Mike Conley , recently recovered from a serious back injury , led the way with 24 points , and the Grizzlies impressively shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from three - point range . On the defensive end , they were able to contain the prolific Rockets to 43 percent and 39 percent success rates , respectively . Houston was led by Ryan Anderson 's season - high 31 points , which he supplemented with seven rebounds and two blocks . James Harden provided a modest 16 points while only taking 13 shot attempts , but served as a master facilitator , handing out 17 dimes . He also recorded seven rebounds and a steal , but turned the ball over a game - high nine times . Montrezl Harrell compiled 16 points and provided eight rebounds and an assist while drawing another start center . Patrick Beverley went for 13 points , six rebounds , an assist and two steals . Eric Gordon got his money 's worth out of his 32 minutes on the floor , posting 17 points , four assists , two rebounds , a steal and a block while taking a whopping 16 of his 19 shot attempts fro three - point range . Conley complemented his aforementioned team - high scoring total with five assists , three rebounds and a steal . Marc Gasol was next with 16 points , five rebounds , four assists , two blocks and a steal . Tony Allen filled out the stat sheet with nine points , four rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block . Chandler Parsons played a scant 15 minutes as he continues to build up his conditioning following a long absence , and he managed four points , three rebounds , two assists and a steal . Zach Randolph led the bench with 16 points , five rebounds , four assists and a steal , while Vince Carter ( 14 points ) and James Ennis ( 13 points ) were productive in reserve roles as well . The Rockets head back home to face the Phoenix Suns on Monday evening , while the Grizzlies head down to Central Florida for a date with the Orlando Magic on Monday night as well .


Russell Westbrook 's ejection for back - to - back technical fouls after 23 minutes significantly helped the Grizzlies ' cause , but they also earned the dominant victory through their own strong offensive play , posting respective 52 and 59 percent success rates from the field and three - point range . Westbrook led OKC in scoring with 21 points despite the early exit . Enes Kanter totaled 19 points , while Alex Abrines managed 10 . Steven Adams hauled in 15 rebounds . However , Andre Roberson , Domantas Sabonis and Anthony Morro combined for just six points . Memphis was led by Marc Gasol 's 25 points , which he supplemented with eight rebounds , two assists , a steal and five blocks . Troy Daniels and Zach Randolph went for 22 and 21 points , respectively , as reserves . JaMychal Green produced 17 points , and Andrew Harrison tallied 10 points in another start for Mike Conley .

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 114 - 80 , at FedEx Forum on Thursday . The Grizzlies ( 21 - 14 ) have a well - earned defensive reputation , but their thorough domination of the Thunder ( 20 - 13 ) was significantly helped by the ejection of Russell Westbrook for back - to - back technical fouls after 23 minutes for arguing a referee 's call . However , Memphis did earn the victory through their own strong offensive play as well , as they tallied superb 52 and 59 percent success rates from the field and three - point range , respectively . Meanwhile , without their MVP , the Thunder 's offense was largely neutered , as only two reserves , Enes Kanter and Alex Abrines , managed to get into double digits in the scoring column . Westbrook led OKC in scoring despite the early exit , supplying 21 points to go along with five rebounds and two steals , although he notably did not record any assists . Kanter totaled 19 points and five rebounds , while Abrines managed 10 points and three boards . Steven Adams mustered only six points but did haul in 15 rebounds and added two assists and two blocks . However , Andre Roberson , Domantas Sabonis and Anthony Morrow could only register two points apiece . The Grizzlies were paced by Marc Gasol , who compiled 25 points , eight rebounds , two assists , a steal and five blocks . The next two highest point totals came from the bench , as Troy Daniels posted 22 points , along with three rebounds and two assists , and Zach Randolph went for 21 points , eight boards and two assists . JaMychal Green produced 17 points , four rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block , and Andrew Harrison , drawing another start for Mike Conley , tallied 10 points . Chandler Parsons returned after taking off the last game for rest purposes and produced two points , three assists and two steals over 15 minutes . The Thunder return home to face the Los Angeles Clippers on New Year 's Eve , while the Grizzlies are at Sacramento on Saturday afternoon as well .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Utah Jazz , 88 - 79 , at FedEx Forum on Sunday evening . This contest lived up to expectation in terms of a low scoring result , as two of the league 's best defenses faced off in Memphis . The Grizzlies won the first three quarters and survived a fourth quarter rally from the Jazz , to hang on for their second straight win . With this win , the Grizzlies take a 2 - 1 lead in the season series and more importantly overtake the Jazz , for fifth place in the Western Conference standings . This marks the second straight win for the Grizzlies ( 24 - 16 ) and their 14th home win of the season , as they continue to find a way to get the job done . Mike Conley was the high - point man for Memphis , with 19 points , to go along with nine assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 35 minutes . Only two other players scored in double digits for the Grizz , including Marc Gasol , who finished with 17 , and Zach Randolph , who added 13 points and 11 rebounds , in 27 minutes off the bench . The Grizzlies held the Jazz to only 39 percent from the field and forced Utah into 18 turnovers . The Grizz go on to face the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Wednesday , which stands as another significant game in terms of the conference standings . Meanwhile , the Jazz ( 23 - 16 ) also only had three players score in double digits , as they fell to 11 - 9 on the road and sixth place in the West . Gordon Hayward was the high - point man for the Jazz , with 22 points , to go along with five rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . Rudy Gobert only tallied three points , but hauled in 13 rebounds , including seven on the offensive end , to go along with three steals , two assists and one block , in 36 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits was Trey Lyles , who added 11 points . The Jazz are 5 - 5 in their last 10 games and will look to get back on track as they go on to host the Cavaliers on Tuesday .

Only three players scored in double digits for the Grizzlies , led by Mike Conley , who finished with 19 points , to go along with nine assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 35 minutes . Marc Gasol finished with 17 points , four rebounds , three steals and one assist , in 34 minutes , while Zach Randolph chipped in 13 points , 11 rebounds , three steals , two blocks and one assist , in 27 minutes off the bench . Chandler Parsons was limited to only 16 minutes , and finished with nine points on 3 - of - 4 shooting , including 2 - of - 3 from deep . Utah also only had three players score in double digits in this defense - oriented contest . Gordon Hayward led the way for the Jazz , with 22 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . George Hill finished with 15 points , and Trey Lyles chipped in 11 off the bench .


On Sunday , rising young forward Doug McDermott had one of the better nights of his career . McDermott scored a team - high 31 points with three three - pointers and 10 - of - 11 from the free - throw line . Superstar forward Jimmy Butler anchored the starting five , going for 16 points , eight rebounds , six assists , and three steals . Veteran big man Taj Gibson led the starting five in scoring with 18 points and had eight rebounds . As a team , the Bulls shot a whopping 51 percent from the field and reached the free - throw line 35 times . The Grizzlies , meanwhile , saw strong play from their veteran core . Center Marc Gasol scored 24 points to go with 11 rebounds . Point guard Mike Conley , meanwhile , led the team with 28 points and eight assists . Off the bench , big man Zach Randolph had 16 rebounds , including eight on the offensive end .

The visiting Chicago Bulls took down the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday , 108 - 104 . Chicago ( 21 - 21 ) did not let the second half of a back - to - back hold them down on Sunday , as the team fought out the game until the final seconds . Despite a slow start to the game , the Bulls came out with a whopping 38 points in the second quarter and held double - digit leads at points . Scoring came from an unusual place on Sunday , as forward Doug McDermott led the team with 31 off the bench . McDermott hit three three - pointers and went 10 - of - 11 from the free - throw line . For the starting unit , superstar wing Jimmy Butler provided offense with 16 points and six assists while also pulling down eight rebounds and coming away with three steals . Memphis ( 25 - 18 ) entered Sunday having won three of its last four games but stumbled down the stretch against the talented Bulls . The team saw strong play from its core of veterans again on Sunday , as Marc Gasol and Mike Conley led the starting unit . Gasol had a 24 - point , 11 - rebound double - double , while Conley scored a team - high 28 . Veteran Zach Randolph helped the Grizzlies stay in the mix with a whopping eight offensive rebounds off the bench . However , the team was held back by foul trouble , as they sent the Bulls to the free - throw line 35 times on the night . Six Grizzlies finished the night with at least three fouls . The Bulls will host the Mavericks on Tuesday , while the Grizzlies will visit Washington on Wednesday .


Marc Gasol went for 28 points and added nine boards , four assists and a steal . Zach Randolph managed a 20 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Mike Conley generated a full stat line of 16 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Tony Allen posted a 13 - point , 10 - rebound double - double , while James Ennis registered 10 points , six boards , three assists and a pair of blocks . Vince Carter provided 11 points in 22 minutes off the bench . DeMarcus Cousins was limited to a 19 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Garrett Temple went for 14 points but no other starter managed double - digit scoring , with Kosta Koufos ( eight points , two rebounds ) , Arron Afflalo ( five points , two rebounds , four steals ) and Darren Collison ( four points , four assists , three rebounds ) all underwhelming . Sacramento 's bench contributed a collective 41 points , led by Ty Lawson 's 13 points .

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings , 107 - 91 , at FedEx Forum on Friday night . After a shaky first quarter , the Grizzlies ( 26 - 19 ) put their best foot forward on both ends of the floor Friday , showing while they remain a solid Western Conference power season after season . Memphis was surprisingly outscored by a 23 - 15 margin over the first 12 minutes , but they came back to post 68 points over the subsequent two periods to pull away . They held the Kings ( 16 - 26 ) to 41 percent shooting overall and a paltry 21 percent from three - point range , while also boasting five double - digit scorers . Two of their most dependable veterans , Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph , led the way on the first and second units with respective tallies of 28 and 20 points , and they also helped limit DeMarcus Cousins to a modest 19 points and 10 rebounds . Cousins added two assists and a block to his team - high scoring total . Garrett Temple went for 14 points , three rebounds , three assists , two blocks and a steal . However , no other starter managed double - digit scoring , as Kosta Koufos ( eight points , two rebounds ) , Arron Afflalo ( five points , two rebounds , four steals ) and Darren Collison ( four points , four assists , three rebounds ) significantly underwhelmed . Ty Lawson led the second unit with 13 points , five assists , four rebounds and a steal . Sacramento 's bench contributed a collective 41 points , as Anthony Tolliver , Willie Cauley-Stein and Matt Barnes all scored between six and eight points to back up Lawson 's output . Gasol added nine boards , four assists and a steal to his game - high scoring haul . Randolph hauled in 10 rebounds and dished out two assists to his 20 - point tally . Mike Conley generated a full stat line of 16 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Tony Allen posted a 13 - point , 10 - rebound double - double , while James Ennis registered 10 points , six boards , three assists and a pair of blocks . Vince Carter provided 11 points , four rebounds , two assists and two steals.in 22 minutes off the bench . The Kings next head to the Windy City for a Saturday night tilt against the Chicago Bulls , while the Grizzlies remain home to do battle with the Houston Rockets on Saturday evening as well .


The Grizzlies are one of the best home teams in the NBA , but the Rockets really gave it to them in the `` Grind House `` . Shooting was the glaring difference , with Houston shooting 51 percent , while the Grizzlies could n't crack 37 percent . The Rockets also dominated the defensive rebounding battle , winning it , 40 - 27 . Sam Dekker got his first start and scored a career - high 30 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting . James Harden was the catalyst though , accumulating 29 points , six rebounds , 10 assists and three steals . Eric Gordon came off the bench to provide 21 points , three rebounds and five assists . Marc Gasol did all he could for Memphis , leading the team with 32 points , five rebounds and three blocks , Mike Conley was second on the team , collecting 15 points four rebounds and six assists . The Grizzlies bench combined to go just 8 - of - 29 from the field , with all of them having a negative plus - minus .

The Houston Rockets defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies , 119 - 95 , at FedEx Forum on Saturday . It 's rare to see Memphis dominated in their home building , but that was just the case here in this near wire - to - wire win for Houston . The Rockets actually led by 10 after the first quarter and never relinquished the lead from there . Shooting was the difference in the game , with the Rockets shooting 51 percent , while they held the Grizzlies to just 37 percent . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the two teams matching in turnovers , while Houston won the assist battle , 27 - 19 . Defensive rebounding was dominant for the Rockets as well , as they snatched down 40 defensive boards to Memphis ' 27 . The Rockets ( 34 - 13 ) have been stifling teams with their rocket launcher mentality and dominating wins over teams like the Grizzlies show just how good they 've become . James Harden was once again the catalyst , accumulating 29 points , six rebounds , 10 assists , three steals and two blocks . Sam Dekker got his first start and dropped a career - high 30 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting . No other starter scored in double figures , but Eric Gordon led the bench with 21 points , three rebounds and five assists . The Rockets will play the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday for their next game . The Grizzlies ( 26 - 20 ) live and die by their defense and they simply did n't have enough to stop this potent Rockets attack in this blowout loss . Marc Gasol did all he could for Memphis , leading the team with 32 points , five rebounds , two steals and three blocks . Mike Conley was second on the team , finishing with 15 points , four rebounds and six assists . The bench really struggled , as the six bench players combined to go 8 - of - 29 from the field . The Grizzlies will be off until Wednesday , when they host the Toronto Raptors for their next matchup .


Veteran Marc Gasol will likely remember Memphis 's win on Wednesday for a long time . The Grizzlies star scored a career - high 42 points , shooting 14 - of - 25 and 5 - of - 10 from three - point range . Gasol posted just seven rebounds , but his lack of emphasis on the boards was supplemented by strong output from veteran guard Tony Allen . Allen posted 15 points and 11 rebounds to go with two blocks on the night . Every Memphis starter played at least 35 minutes , as the banged - up Grizz only put eight players on the floor all night . The Raptors , meanwhile , saw veteran point guard Kyle Lowry lead the way with 29 points and eight assists . Young wing Norman Powell scored 21 while filling in for an injured DeMar DeRozan . Despite just six points , center Jonas Valanciunas pulled down a stellar 12 rebounds .

The host Memphis Grizzlies narrowly beat the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday , 101 - 99 . Memphis ( 27 - 20 ) earned a much - needed win on Wednesday , as it had dropped four of its last six contests heading into the game . The Grizzlies were able to prevail against a tough competitor , however , on the backs of strong play from center Marc Gasol . Gasol scored a career - high 42 points including 19 in the first quarter , and also pulled down seven rebounds . The veteran big man shot 14 - of - 25 and hit five three - pointers , effectively keeping the team 's shooting afloat while the remainder of the roster had somewhat of an off night . Memphis also caught a bit of a break at the free - throw line , where Toronto made just 11 - of - 19 on the night . Toronto ( 28 - 18 ) has now lost five straight and is just half of a game ahead of Boston for second in the Eastern Conference . Part of the team 's struggles has been the absence of star guard DeMar DeRozan ( ankle ) , who missed action again on Wednesday . Guard Norman Powell provided stellar offense in his stead , scoring 21 points with five rebounds . Point guard Kyle Lowry led the team , scoring 29 and dishing eight assists . The team struggled to find its shot , however , hitting just 42 percent on the night . Containing Marc Gasol proved difficult for the Raptors as well , particularly out of the break . The team gave up two Gasol-led scoring runs at the start of each half . Toronto will host the Bucks on Friday , while the Grizzlies will visit Portland .


The host Memphis Grizzlies shut down the powerhouse San Antonio Spurs , 89 - 74 , at FedExForum Arena on Monday . Defense was the key for the Grizzlies ( 32 - 22 ) , who held the Spurs to just 36 percent shooting and a season - low scoring output . The absence of Spurs superstar Kawhi Leonard ( quad ) certainly helped the Grizzlies ' case , but it was a stunning defensive performance nonetheless . The `` Grit and Grind `` Grizz blocked a whopping 11 shots on the night , including three off the bench from big man Brandan Wright . Though the Grizz struggled on offense , hitting just four three - pointers and shooting under 40 percent , the team forced an even tougher night for its opponent . Memphis forced an unusual 16 turnovers from the Spurs . San Antonio ( 39 - 12 ) remains the league 's second - best team , but certainly could have used Leonard 's offense on Monday . In his absence , the team 's high scorer was bench veteran David Lee , who contributed only 14 points in 17 minutes of play . It was a particularly off night for San Antonio in terms of ball movement , as the team recorded only 11 assists on the night . The Spurs hit just four three - pointers and were unable to match the defensive intensity of their tough opponent . The Spurs will visit Philadelphia on Wednesday , while Memphis will host the Suns .

With superstar Kawhi Leonard ( quad ) out , San Antonio posted its worst offensive night of the season on Monday . The team shot just 36 percent with four three - pointers . The Spurs dished out only 11 assists but turned the ball over 16 times . Veteran David Lee was the high scorer for San Antonio , scoring 14 off the bench on a perfect 6 - of - 6 shooting in just 17 minutes . All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge , meanwhile , was just 4 - of - 19 from the field for 13 points . For Memphis , the offense was n't firing on all cylinders either . The Grizz shot under 40 percent and matched San Antonio with only four three - pointers . Defense , however , came through in droves for Memphis . The team blocked 11 shots and came away with eight steals . Big men Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph tied for the team lead in scoring with 15 points each .


Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe is having by far the most productive season of his career so far , making this cold stretch he has been on over his last four games even more uncharacteristic . His performance Wednesday night was the worst of them all , with Bledsoe shooting just 3 - of - 15 while still managing to come up with 16 points thanks to some good free throw shooting . But this is starting to become a trend , as Bledsoe has shot 13 - of - 47 ( 28 percent ) from the field over his last four contests . Despite those horrific shooting numbers , Bledsoe has still managed to average 16 points per game over that stretch , but that is only because of his ability to get to the line . Bledsoe has shot 31 - of - 35 ( 89 percent ) from the charity stripe in those four games , effectively covering up how much the point guard has really struggled as of late .

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns , 110 - 91 , on Wednesday at FedExForum . This was a wire - to - wire win for the Grizzlies ( 33 - 22 ) , as they have now won three straight games and six of their last seven . Mike Conley led the way for Memphis , shooting an impressive 4 - of - 5 from behind the arc and 7 - of - 10 from the field overall . Marc Gasol added 19 points , seven rebounds and three assists , and six total Grizzlies ended up scoring in double - figures . As a team , Memphis managed to do heavy damage from long range , shooting a hot 14 - of - 24 ( 58 percent ) from behind the arc . The victory did come , however , with a bit of recklessness , as the Grizzlies recorded 22 total turnovers on just 24 assists . For the Suns ( 16 - 37 ) , their struggles continued , as Wednesday 's loss was their third in a row and eighth in the last nine games . And this one was one of the more forgetful outings , as the team shot just 33 percent from the field and 22 percent from behind the arc . They also managed to play rather recklessly , recording just 13 assists to their 15 total turnovers . Devin Booker ended up leading the way with a team - high 20 points , while Eric Bledsoe had a disastrous night shooting from the field , going just 3 - of - 15 en route to scoring 16 points . Up next , the Grizzlies will look to keep rolling at home against the Warriors on Friday , while the Suns will look to turn things around Friday at home against the Bulls .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies , 122 - 107 , at FedEx Forum on Friday . Memphis had beat Golden State in their two previous meetings this season , but it was clear the Warriors were having none of that here . It was a wire - to - wire win for Golden State , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 20 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Warriors , with Memphis being held to 39 percent shooting and committing 18 turnovers . That 's especially evident through the blocks and steals , with Golden State recording 27 combined blocks and steals to the Grizzlies 10 . Golden State were efficient on their end , as they shot 51 percent from the field and recorded 31 assists to just 12 turnovers . The Warriors ( 45 - 8 ) were clearly not happy with the first two losses against the Grizzlies , as they took it to them in this effort - filled performance . Draymond Green was the player of the game , despite scoring just four points , as he provided 12 rebounds , 10 assists , 10 steals and five blocks in an all - around gem . Klay Thompson led the team in scoring , as he dropped 36 points on 8 - of - 15 from three - point range . Steph Curry finished with 18 points , four rebounds and five assists . Kevin Durant accumulated 24 points , five rebounds and four assists . Andre Iguodala was a nice spark off the bench , amassing 22 points and four assists on 6 - of - 7 from the field . The Grizzlies ( 33 - 23 ) had a tough task here against a hungry Warriors team and they simply did n't have enough to compete in this game . Mike Conley carried the load , as he collected 20 points , five rebounds and nine assists . Marc Gasol shot just 4 - of - 14 from the field , but still totaled 17 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Zach Randolph was a bright spot off the bench , contributing 17 points and 13 rebounds .

The Grizzlies gave the Warriors their worst loss of the season in their previous meeting , but Golden State were clearly motivated here in a wire - to - wire win . It was defense that carried them , as they held the Grizzlies to 39 percent shooting , while forcing them to commit 19 turnovers . Golden State also dominated in the stat sheet defensively , recording 14 steals and 13 blocks . Draymond Green recorded one of the rarest triple - double in NBA history , as he added 12 rebounds , 10 assists and 10 steals to his four points and five blocks . Klay Thompson led the team in scoring , as he dropped 36 points on 8 - of - 15 from three - point range . Kevin Durant accumulated 24 points , five rebounds and four assists . Mike Conley carried the load for Memphis , as he tallied 20 points , five rebounds and nine assists . Marc Gasol contributed 17 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Zach Randolph came off the bench to total 17 points and 13 rebounds .


These teams always play each other competitively , as this was the first time in their last four meetings that it did n't take overtime to determine a winner . Defense was key for New Orleans , as they held Memphis to 37 percent from the field and 18 percent from three - point range . Solomon Hill led the Pelicans in scoring , as he tallied 23 points , five rebounds and two steals on 8 - of - 11 shooting . Jrue Holiday was their best player , as he accumulated 19 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Alexis Ajinca got a rare start and totaled 12 points , 10 rebounds , three steals and two blocks . Mike Conley led the way for Memphis , as he amassed 17 points and four assists . Mark Gasol flirted with a triple - double , as he collected 15 points , 12 rebounds and nine assists . Zach Randolph led the bench with 16 points and nine rebounds .

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies , 95 - 91 , at FedEx Forum on Wednesday . These teams have gone to overtime the last three times they faced one another and this matchup nearly hit extra time once again . The Pelicans actually led for the final 38 minutes , as it took a 30 - 18 fourth quarter for the Grizzlies to make it a game . New Orleans got it done with defense , as they held Memphis to 37 percent from the field ( 33 - of - 89 ) and 18 percent from three - point range ( 6 - of - 33 ) . The Pelicans shot 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range on their end , despite being dominated in rebounding and second - chance points . The Pelicans ( 23 - 34 ) are battling to remain in the playoff hunt and road wins like this are necessary to achieve that goal . Solomon Hill was the surprising hero , as he led the team with 23 points , five rebounds and two steals on 8 - of - 11 from the field . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , finishing with 19 points , seven rebounds and seven assists on 8 - of - 13 shooting . Anthony Davis scored just four points in the first half , but still accrued 18 points , seven rebounds , two assists and two blocks for the game . Alexis Ajinca was the only other Pelican in double figures , as he amassed 12 points , 10 rebounds , three steals and two blocks . The Grizzlies ( 34 - 24 ) have been disappointing on offense all season and they were let down by it once again here . Mike Conley led Memphis in scoring , as he collected 17 points , two rebounds and four assists . Zach Randolph was second on the team , providing 16 points and nine rebounds off the bench . Marc Gasol was the only other Memphis player in double figures , as he accumulated 15 points , 12 rebounds and nine assists in a near triple - double .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns , 130 - 112 , at FedEx Forum on Tuesday . Despite the lopsided scoreline , this was an intense battle for the first 30 - plus minutes . In fact , there were five ties and 10 lead changes in the first three quarters , with neither team leading by more than 10 points . Memphis turned it on in the second half though , outscoring Phoenix , 75 - 56 . The Grizzlies had their best offensive game of the season , as they shot 56 percent from the field and 48 percent from three - point range . They also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 39 - 32 . The Suns ( 18 - 42 ) continue to struggle , as they 've now lost 13 of their last 16 games . Eric Bledsoe led the way for Phoenix , as he tallied 20 points , five rebounds , eight assists and two steals . T.J. Warren finished second on the team with 17 points and six rebounds on 8 - of - 13 shooting . Devin Booker really struggled , as he could only muster up nine points , three rebounds and one assist on 3 - of - 11 shooting in 35 minutes . Phoenix will host the Charlotte Hornets for their next game on Thursday . The Grizzlies ( 36 - 25 ) had lost their last two games at home , so this bounce - back blowout is just what the doctor ordered . Mike Conley led Memphis with 29 points , three rebounds and eight assists . Marc Gasol was n't far behind , as he collected 28 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Zach Randolph was huge off the bench , providing 23 points and eight rebounds on 10 - of - 15 shooting . The Grizzlies will play the Dallas Mavericks for their next game on Friday .

The lopsided scoreline is unfair to Phoenix , as there were five ties and 10 lead changes in the first three quarters . They really fell apart in the second half though , allowing Memphis to outscore them , 75 - 56 . The Grizzlies offense was on point , as they shot 56 percent from the field and 48 percent from long distance . Memphis also outrebounded Phoenix , 39 - 33 . Eric Bledsoe led the way for Phoenix , as he accrued 20 points , five rebounds and eight assists . T.J. Warren went 8 - of - 13 from the field to accumulate 17 points and six rebounds . Mike Conley led Memphis in scoring , collecting 29 points , three rebounds and eight assists . Marc Gasol was just as good , amassing 28 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Zach Randolph was a beast off the bench , providing 23 points and eight rebounds on 10 - of - 15 shooting .


Memphis looked poised for an easy win when seeing this matchup on the schedule , but Brooklyn had other ideas . The Nets took care of business when it mattered most , winning the fourth quarter , 34 - 19 . Shooting was key , as Brooklyn shot 53 percent from the field , while holding Memphis to just 44 percent shooting . Sean Kilpatrick led the way for Brooklyn , as he provided 23 points , five rebounds and three assists off the bench . Jeremy Lin led the starters , as he accrued 18 points and four rebounds . The Nets won despite getting just eight points and four rebounds from Brook Lopez . Randy Foye and Caris LeVert scored 14 points apiece . Mike Conley carried the load for Memphis , as he collected 32 points , three rebounds and six assists . Marc Gasol contributed 18 points , six rebounds , four assists and two blocks .

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies , 122 - 109 , at FedEx Forum on Monday . This looked like an easy win for Memphis on paper , but Brooklyn had other ideas with this shocking win . The Nets really took it to the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter , winning it , 34 - 18 . Shooting was key , with Brooklyn hitting 53 percent from the field and 47 percent from three - point range . Memphis only shot 44 percent from the field and 40 percent from three . The 12 steals and five blocks from Brooklyn was huge as well , as Memphis could only muster up seven steals and two blocks . The Nets ( 11 - 51 ) have easily turned into the worst team in the league and this win over a gritty Grizzlies bunch is a shocking one to say the least . Sean Kilpatrick led Brooklyn , as he provided 23 points , five rebounds and three assists off the bench . Jeremy Lin led the starters with 18 points and four rebounds . Caris LeVert and Randy Foye scored 14 points apiece in starting roles , while Brook Lopez totaled just eight points and four rebounds . On deck for the Nets is a road matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday . The Grizzlies ( 36 - 28 ) are now below .500 across their last 11 games , with this loss being the worst of the season . Mike Conley did all he could for Memphis , as he accumulated 32 points , three rebounds and six assists . Marc Gasol finished second on the team , collecting 18 points , six rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Zach Randolph was the only bench player in double figures , accruing 10 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Memphis will look to play better in their next game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers .


Mike Conley 's horrid 3 - of - 14 shooting performance that led to 13 points Thursday against the Clippers was as uncharacteristic as it gets for the veteran point guard , especially when you consider what he was producing coming into Thursday 's game . In the five games prior to Thursday 's blowout , Conley was averaging 29 points per game , but most importantly , he was doing so at a very efficient rate , shooting 55 percent from the field in those five games . Not only did Conley 's 13 points leave him well short of his recent average , but Thursday was the first time since Jan. 25 that the point guard shot under 30 percent from the field and it was his worst shooting performance since Dec. 8 , when he hit just 3 - of - 16 shots from the field overall in a loss to the Jazz .

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 114 - 98 , Thursday at FedExForum . The Clippers ( 39 - 26 ) maintained control throughout Thursday 's contest , as they ultimately entered the fourth and final quarter with a 20 - point lead . The convincing victory not only gave Los Angeles their third win in four games , but they also added another game to their lead over the Grizzlies ( 36 - 29 ) , who were creeping on them in the Western Conference standings . Surprisingly , it was Austin Rivers off the bench who led the way for the Clippers , scoring a team - high 20 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting in 32 minutes . Rivers led the way for what ended up being a very impressive outing for the team 's reserves , who managed to score 61 of the team 's 114 points Thursday . Additionally , Blake Griffin nearly added a triple - double in just 30 minutes of playing time , as he recorded 14 points , 12 rebounds and eight assists in that time . For Memphis , Marc Gasol led the way with 20 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting , five rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes . The bigger story for the Grizzlies , however , was the poor play of starting point guard Mike Conley , who shot an abysmal 3 - of - 14 from the field and 0 - of - 4 from behind the arc en route to scoring 13 points in 36 minutes . As a team , Memphis shot a fairly respectable 46 percent from the field , but in the end , their lackluster defensive effort kept them out of Thursday 's contest . Up next , the Clippers will head home Saturday to take on the 76ers , while the Grizzlies , who have now lost four in a row , will try to end that streak against the Hawks on Saturday .


Lopsided games are n't shocking in Memphis , but they are when it 's the road team doing the damage . That was just the case here , with Atlanta leading by 18 after the first quarter in their wire - to - wire win . Defense was key , as they held the Grizzlies to 38 percent from the field and 17 percent from three - point range , The Hawks also dominated the defensive rebounding , winning that battle , 40 - 28 . Dennis Schroeder accumulated 16 points , seven rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Paul Millsap matched that 16 points , by adding 11 rebounds and six assists to his line . Taurean Prince led the bench by providing 17 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals on 5 - of - 6 shooting . JaMychal Green was a bright spot for Memphis , as he led the team with 20 points and 11 rebounds . Mike Conley collected 16 points , five assists and five steals .

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies , 107 - 90 , at FedEx Forum on Saturday . It 's rare to see Memphis dominated at home so badly , but that 's just how things have been going for the Grizzlies over recent weeks . This one was over early , as Atlanta took an 18 - point lead after the first quarter and led by double - digits for the entirety of the second half . It ended up being a wire - to - wire win for the Hawks as well . Defense was key for Atlanta , as they held Memphis to 38 percent from the field and 17 percent shooting from three - point range . The Hawks also took care of the defensive rebounding , winning that battle , 40 - 28 . The Hawks ( 37 - 29 ) have now won three - straight , as this marks one of their best victories of the season . Paul Millsap collected 16 points , 11 rebounds and six assists . Dennis Schroeder was just as good , accumulating 16 points , seven rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Taurean Prince was a huge spark off the bench , providing 17 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals on 5 - of - 6 shooting . Atlanta will be in action again on Monday in a road matchup versus the San Antonio Spurs . The Grizzlies ( 36 - 30 ) are really struggling right now , as this marks their fifth - straight loss . Mike Conley accrued 16 points , five assists and five steals as one of the only effective players for Memphis . JaMychal Green started and led the team by totaling 20 points and 11 rebounds . Marc Gasol could only muster up eight points , six rebounds and two assists . The Grizzlies will look to get out of this slide on Monday in a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks .


With Milwaukee winning six - straight and Memphis losing five - straight headed into this matchup , a wire - to - wire win for the Grizzlies is a rather surprising result . That was just the case though , as Memphis led by at least seven points for the entirety of the second half . The Grizzlies ended up shooting 52 percent from the field and 52 percent from three - point range . Memphis also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Milwaukee , despite committing five less turnovers . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 18 points , five rebounds and four assists . Malcolm Brogdon came off the bench to provide 15 points and eight assists . Vince Carter was perfect , as he scored a game - high 24 points on 8 - of - 8 shooting , Mike Conley totaled 20 points , 10 assists and three steals . Marc Gasol finished with 13 points , seven rebounds and seven assists .

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 113 - 93 , at FedEx Forum on Monday . The recent form of these teams would have indicated a closer game , but Memphis took care of business in this wire - to - wire win . In fact , the Grizzlies led by at least seven points for the entirety of the second half , as the final 20 - point margin was their largest lead of the game . Memphis was very efficient on offense , shooting 52 percent from the field and 52 percent from three - point range . The Grizzlies also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Milwaukee , despite committing five less turnovers . The Bucks ( 32 - 34 ) snapped a six - game winning streak with this loss , as they simply could n't match the energy of this hungry Grizzlies team . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for Milwaukee , as he tallied 18 points , five rebounds and four assists . Malcolm Brogdon finished second on the team , providing 15 points and eight assists off the bench . No other player on the roster finished with more than 13 points , five rebounds or four assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday . The Grizzlies ( 37 - 30 ) carried a five - game losing streak into this matchup , so a dominating win is just what they needed to get out of this rut . Vince Carter turned back the clock , as he dropped a game - high 24 points on a perfect 8 - of - 8 shooting . Mike Conley finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , 10 assists and three steals . Marc Gasol collected 13 points , seven rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Zach Randolph was the lone bench player in double figures , amassing 14 points and seven rebounds . Memphis will look to build off this win on Wednesday in a road matchup versus the Chicago Bulls .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 104 - 96 , at FedEx Forum on Saturday . In this potential playoff preview , Memphis showed San Antonio just how hard it is to win in FedEx Forum . The first 26 minutes were tight , as there were six ties and 15 lead changes in total . The Grizzlies took control from there , as they led for the final 22 minutes . Three-point shooting was the only true advantage for Memphis , as they went 13 - of - 30 from long range , while San Antonio struggled at 9 - of - 28 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with Memphis recording two more assists than San Antonio , while committing five less turnovers . The Spurs ( 52 - 16 ) had a tough task here against a hot Grizzlies team , as they simply did n't have enough in the arsenal to win this game . Kawhi Leonard led the way , as he tallied 22 points , seven rebounds and three assists . LaMarcus Aldridge was the only other starter with more than four points , as he finished with 21 points , nine rebounds and four assists . Jonathan Simmons was a nice spark off the bench , dropping 14 points in 17 minutes . On deck for San Antonio is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday . The Grizzlies ( 40 - 30 ) have extended their winning streak to four games , with this win being the most impressive of the bunch . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he collected 19 points , seven rebounds and six assists . Marc Gasol totaled 16 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Zach Randolph was huge off the bench , providing 18 points and seven rebounds . The Grizzlies are off until Tuesday , when they take on the New Orleans Pelicans on the road .

This was a potential playoff preview and it had a playoff atmosphere to it . In fact , there were six ties and 15 lead changes in total , with neither team leading by more than 11 points . Memphis actually led for the final 22 minutes , as they held San Antonio at bay in the second half . Three-point shooting was the only real advantage for Memphis , as they went 13 - of - 30 from long range , while the Spurs hit just 9 - of - 28 . Kawhi Leonard led San Antonio in scoring , as he accrued 22 points , seven rebounds and three assists . LaMarcus Aldridge finished second on the team , collecting 21 points , nine rebounds and four assists . No other starter had more than four points , five rebounds or two assists . Mike Conley carried Memphis to victory , as he accumulated 19 points , seven rebounds and six assists . Marc Gasol finished with 16 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Zach Randolph led the bench with 18 points and seven rebounds .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Indiana Pacers , 110 - 97 , at FedEx Forum on Wednesday . The Grizzlies have been dominant at home this season and this wire - to - wire win just adds to the resume . It was as one - sided as it could be , with the Grizzlies holding a double - digit lead for the final 35 minutes . While Memphis did n't dominate any statistic , it won nearly every one . In fact , Memphis ended up winning the shooting , assisting , turnovers , steals , fastbreak points and points in the paint differentials . The Grizzlies starters really took control , as they outscored the Pacers starters , 84 - 53 . The Pacers ( 37 - 38 ) have struggled on the road all season and they never seemed to be in this game . Paul George once again led Indiana , as he tallied 22 points , three rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Thaddeus Young finished with 16 points , 13 rebounds and three assists . Aaron Brooks led the bench with 18 points , while C.J . Miles provided 15 points , three rebounds and two assists of his own off the pine . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup versus the Toronto Raptors on Friday . The Grizzlies ( 41 - 34 ) had to play this game without Marc Gasol ( foot ) , but they still played well and pulled out a dominating victory . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he collected 36 points , three rebounds , six assists and four steals . Vince Carter turned back the clock , as he totaled 21 points and eight rebounds on 5 - of - 8 shooting . James Ennis III got a rare start and totaled seven points , 10 rebounds , two assists and two steals . Zach Randolph was huge off the bench , as he provided 17 points , six rebounds and three assists . Memphis will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks .

The Grizzlies held a double - digit lead for the final 35 minutes while cruising comfortably to a victory over the visiting Pacers . The starters for Memphis really dominated Indiana 's , outscoring them 84 - 53 . Paul George led the way for Indiana , as he tallied 22 points , three rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Thaddeus young was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 16 points and 13 rebounds . Aaron Brooks led the bench by dropping 18 points . Mike Conley carried the Grizzlies in the absence of Marc Gasol , as he collected 36 points , three rebounds , six assists and four steals . Zach Randolph was huge off the bench , as he amassed 17 points , six rebounds and three assists . Vince Carter had a vintage game , as he provided 21 points and eight rebounds on 5 - of - 8 from the field . James Ennis III started and accrued seven points , 10 rebounds , two assists and two steals .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 99 - 90 , at FedEx Forum on Friday . Memphis were expected to win this game easily , but Dallas made a late run to make a respectable scoreline . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Grizzlies , as Dallas ' only lead came in the first quarter , with it being a one - point lead for less than a minute . The second quarter was the difference , with Memphis winning that quarter , 34 - 15 . Rebounding was a big factor for the Grizzlies , as they won that battle , 47 - 38 . Dallas could n't get anything going on offense either , shooting 38 percent from the field and 35 percent from three - point range . The Mavericks ( 31 - 44 ) playoff hopes have been steadily slipping away and this loss may be the nail in the coffin . Despite shooting just 3 - of - 17 from the field , Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 13 points and 12 rebounds . Wesley Matthews matched those 13 points , adding three rebounds and seven assist to his tally . J.J. Barea led the bench , as he provided 13 points and five assists . The Grizzlies ( 42 - 34 ) have now followed up two wins after four - straight losses , as they appear to be out of that slump . Mike Conley was the star , as he collected 28 points , five rebounds and six assists . No other starter had more than nine points . Zach Randolph finished second on the team , providing 22 points , 12 rebounds and three assists off the bench . Troy Daniels also played well off the bench , dropping 21 points . Vince Carter went just 1 - of - 7 from the field , but still accrued three points , eight rebounds and five assists . Both teams play again on Sunday , with Memphis traveling to play the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas playing the Milwaukee Bucks on the road ,


The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 103 - 100 , at FedEx Forum on Wednesday night . All eyes were on Russell Westbrook even more so than usual , as he entered Wednesday 's contest just one triple - double short of breaking Oscar Robertson 's NBA record for most in a season . However , the game had larger implications , as the Thunder ( 45 - 33 ) were also trying to stave off the Grizzlies ( 42 - 37 ) for the sixth seed in the Western Conference . As expected , the high - stakes game was a tightly - contested one , with Memphis closing an early 34 - 27 first - quarter deficit . Fittingly , the outcome came down to the final seconds , with Westbrook 's key 25 - foot three - pointer with 14 seconds remaining providing Oklahoma City with a 101 - 97 cushion . Andrew Harrison 's own trey with under a second left closed the gap to one , but Westbrook drained a pair of free throws for the final margin of victory . As customary , the Thunder 's stat sheet was decidedly top - heavy . Westbrook led the way while falling just short of Robertson 's record , as he posted 45 points , 10 assists , nine rebounds and five steals . Victor Oladipo filled his usual role as a distant second option , pouring in 15 points and adding five assists , three rebounds , one steal and one block . Steven Adams mustered a modest five points but hauled in 10 rebounds and added an assist and a block . Taj Gibson pitched in with eight points , seven rebounds and one steal , while Doug McDermott and Enes Kanter led the bench with a pair of 10 - point efforts . The Grizzlies were led by Marc Gasol , who tallied 23 points , five rebounds , five assists , four blocks and two steals . Zach Randolph followed with a bench - leading 20 points , which he supplemented with nine rebounds , one assist and one steal . Tony Allen contributed 14 points , seven boards , four assists and two steals . Harrison , starting for the injured Mike Conley ( eye ) , registered 12 points , three rebounds and three assists . Vince Carter provided 10 points , two rebounds and two assists . The Thunder travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Friday night , while the Grizzlies are home against the Knicks on Friday evening as well .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New York Knicks , 101 - 88 , at FedEx Forum on Friday night . The Grizzlies ( 43 - 37 ) came into Friday 's game knowing they were facing a short - handed and likely unmotivated Knicks ( 30 - 50 ) squad , but needing to focus on getting their own house in order prior to the playoffs . Memphis had lost seven of the previous nine games and therefore needed a victory under any circumstance , and accordingly , they were able to take care of business Friday . New York announced that they 'd be without Carmelo Anthony for rest purposes , and were already missing Kristaps Porzingis ( back ) and Derrick Rose ( knee ) . However , their makeshift starting five did put up a valiant effort through three quarters before the home team pulled away with a 31 - point fourth period . The Grizzlies enjoyed a rare strong shooting night , tallying a 51 percent success rate from the field and 56 percent figure from three - point range . New York was led by Courtney Lee 's 16 points , which he supplemented with three rebounds , three assists and one steal . Maurice Ndour followed with 15 points , seven rebounds , three blocks and one steal . Justin Holiday drew the start and put up 12 points , two rebounds , two assists and three steals . Willy Hernangomez provided an 11 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and two steals . Mindaugas Kuzminskas led the second unit with 10 points and one rebound . Mike Conley paced Memphis with a game - high 31 points , which he complemented with six assists , three rebounds and one steal . Marc Gasol tallied a 16 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and three blocks . Wayne Selden was next with a bench - leading 13 points , two rebounds and two assists . Vince Carter filled out the stat sheet with 12 points , four rebounds , three assists , two blocks and one steal . Tony Allen and JaMychal Green managed matching 10 - point efforts , with the former adding four rebounds and the latter hauling in five boards and adding one assist and one block . The Knicks head back home to await the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon , while the Grizzlies remain home to face the Detroit Pistons on Sunday evening .


The visiting Detroit Pistons took down the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday , 103 - 90 . Detroit ( 37 - 43 ) came off a tough stretch of games , having dropped seven of their last 10 going into the Sunday 's matchup . The Pistons looked top - notch on Sunday , though , as they poured in 14 three - pointers on the night . Detroit also excelled on the glass , holding a 46 - 30 advantage in the rebounding column . The leading rebounder was All-Star center Andre Drummond , who pulled down 11 boards . Six Pistons finished the game with double - figure scoring , and the team ended up shooting over 47 percent from the field as a whole . Memphis ( 43 - 38 ) is locked into the seventh seed and will play San Antonio in the first round of the playoffs . As such , Sunday 's off night was not too much of a cause for concern . The Grizzlies enjoyed plenty of rest , as no player played more than 27 minutes . Point guard Mike Conley helped the team stay in the game , scoring 15 points in 23 minutes of play . Despite the low play time for their starters , the team 's `` grit - and - grind `` style continued , as they came away with an impressive 12 steals on the night . Detroit will host the Wizards on Monday , while Memphis will host the Mavericks on Wednesday .


The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 100 - 93 , at FedEx Forum on Wednesday . This game meant very little for both of these teams , but it was still a close game . In fact , this matchup was a single - digit margin for over 45 minutes . The key for Dallas was defense , as they held Memphis to 39 percent from the field and 32 percent from three - point range . It took a late run by the Mavericks to comeback , as they outscored the Grizzlies , 30 - 19 , in the fourth quarter . The Mavericks ( 33 - 49 ) had nothing to play for here , but they ended the season on a good note with this upset win . Nicolas Brussino led the way , as he tallied 15 points , seven rebounds , two assists and two steals in a rare start , Devin Harris matched those 15 points , adding eight assists off the bench . Dwight Powell went just 2 - of - 11 from the field , but still finished with 11 points and three rebounds . The Grizzlies ( 43 - 39 ) did n't have anything to play for here and it was evident by this bad loss . Mike Conley led the team in scoring despite playing just 17 minutes , as he collected 15 points , two rebounds and two assists . Zach Randolph led the bench , as he totaled 15 points , five rebounds and two assists , Marc Gasol amassed 13 points , eight rebounds and four assists .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards , 114 - 99 , at Philips Arena on Thursday . A back - and - forth tussle through three quarters turned into a relatively comfortable double - digit victory for the Hawks ( 10 ) after they outscored the Wizards 33 - 19 in the final period . The game was largely a battle of both frontcourts , with impressive performances on each club . Offseason signee Dwight Howard , making his Hawks regular - season debut in his hometown , contributed an 11 - point , 19 - rebound double - double and Paul Millsap paced all scorers with a 28 - point effort . Markieff Morris ( 0 - 1 ) led Washington with 22 points , while Marcin Gortat hauled in 11 boards in a tough matchup against Howard . Morris supplemented his team - high scoring total with four rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block . Bradley Beal was next with 13 points , which he complemented with four assists . John Wall turned in a 12 - point , 10 - assist double - double in 30 minutes on the court , and added four steals and a block . Otto Porter was the fourth member of the first unit with double - digit scoring , tallying 10 points and adding six rebounds , an assist and two steals . Millsap added seven rebounds , six assists and a block to his 28 points . Howard rounded out his aforementioned stat line with two assists , three blocks and a steal . Dennis Schroder , now the full - time starter at point guard with Jeff Teague 's departure to Indiana , finished with 14 points , two assists , two rebounds and a steal . He notably received just 25 minutes on the floor , an allotment reminscent of his days as a reserve . Kyle Korver and Kent Bazemore failed to hit double digits on the scoreboard , combining for 12 points on 3 - for - 11 shooting . However , Tim Hardaway , Jr. and Thabo Sefolosha made up for the shortfall from the Atlanta bench , with the former supplying 21 points and the latter turning in a full stat line of 13 points , seven rebounds , five assists and five steals . The Wizards remain on the road and head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies on Sunday night , while the Hawks head to Philadelphia for a Saturday afternoon showdown with the Sixers .

Atlanta 's new frontcourt tandem enabled them to separate from the Wizards with a 33 - point fourth quarter Thursday . Paul Millsap excelled in all facets , totaling 28 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . New center Dwight Howard made a strong first impression with 11 points and 19 boards . Tim Hardaway , Jr. and Thabo Sefolosha made up for a poor offensive showing from starters Kent Bazemore and Kyle Korver , combining for 34 points on 14 - for - 21 shooting . Sefolosha also racked up seven rebounds , five assists and five steals in a stellar performance over 22 minutes . Washington received a 22 - point contribution from their stalwart power forward in Markieff Morris , but the rest of the first unit could n't keep pace . John Wall managed a 12 - point , 10 - assist double - double , but the Wizards shot just 43 percent from the field and 30 percent from three - point range .


The Atlanta Hawks took care of business at home in a 106 - 95 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday at Philips Arena . Many looked at the Hawks ( 30 ) as a project coming into the year , but they remain one of few undefeated teams in the league . The Kings ( 2 - 2 ) actually took a lead into the fourth quarter , but Atlanta outscored Sacramento 27 - 14 over the final 12 minutes to come away with a win . Free throw shooting was the difference , as the Hawks went 29 - of - 47 , while the Kings went 13 - of - 19 . Sacramento committed 34 fouls in the defeat , as a number of their regulars were in foul trouble all game long . Atlanta won this game despite allowing Sacramento to shoot better from the field , the free - throw line , and from three - point range . Sacramento has put an emphasis on defense this season and that showed once again Monday . In fact , the Kings forced the Hawks to shoot under 42 percent from the field and 37 percent from three - point range . DeMarcus Cousins scored his lowest total of the season , but recorded his second double - double of the year . Cousins finished the game with 14 points and 12 rebounds on 6 - for - 16 shooting . Rudy Gay once again led the team in scoring , tallying 22 points , three rebounds and five assists in the defeat . Matt Barnes and Ben McLemore provided 26 combined points off the bench . All five starters scored in double figures for Atlanta , with no player scoring more than 18 points . That player was Dwight Howard , who totaled 18 points , 11 rebounds and four blocks in the win . Kyle Korver was second on the team with 17 points of his own . Paul Millsap stuffed the stat sheet once again , accumulating 12 points , 14 rebounds , eight assists and three steals in the victory . Dennis Schroder went just 5 - of - 14 from the field , but finished with 17 points , three rebounds and five assists . Sacramento has a quick turnaround for their its game , as the Kings travel to Miami to play the Heat . Atlanta , on the other hand , returns to action on Wednesday , when they host the Los Angeles Lakers .

Sacramento was once again let down by their `` others '' , as Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins carried the load with 36 combined points . In fact , none of the three other starters have scored in double figures for the fourth - straight game . This particular matchup was full of swings in the second half , as the Kings outscored the Hawks 37 - 26 in the third , with Atlanta countering with a 27 - 14 fourth quarter of their own . Despite both teams failing to crack 70 percent from the free - throw line , the 16 more makes and 18 more attempts played a huge factor in the Hawks ' win . Dwight Howard 's 8 - for - 20 from the line was a major part of that , as the Kings were not allowing him to finish at the basket . Another key for Atlanta was offensive rebounding , as they snatched down 17 boards while holding Sacramento to just six of its own . The Hawks have feasted in the fourth quarter this season , outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 90 to 47 .


Wednesday 's Lakers-Hawks matchup featured numerous strong performances off the bench . For Atlanta , sixth man Tim Hardaway Jr. posted 26 points in 21 minutes . Hardaway was 8 - for - 10 from the field with five three - pointers . While Hardaway was the leader of the bench unit , big man Kris Humphries also made a significant contribution , scoring 11 points in 14 minutes . For Los Angeles , meanwhile , former Sixth Man of the Year Award recipient Lou Williams provided a spark , scoring 18 points on 6 - for - 11 from the field . Two other bench players scored in the teens for LA , as guard Jordan Clarkson contributed 16 on 7 - for - 12 shooting . Forward Larry Nance Jr. , meanwhile , scored 14 points on an extremely efficient 7 - for - 9 shooting . Nance also contributed two steals and a block , putting in an impressive effort on the defensive end .

The visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday , 123 - 116 . It was the best offensive night of the season for the Lakers , as the team recorded 123 points on 54 percent shooting from the floor . Sophomore point guard D'Angelo Russell led the charge with a team - high 23 points . After coming off the bench for a large portion of the 2015 - 16 season , Russell has seen an expanded role thus far as a starter under new coach Luke Walton . This was evident on Wednesday night , as Russell not only led the Lakers in scoring but dished out eight assists . Los Angeles also saw a boost from their bench , as three players scored at least 14 points for the second unit . Despite trailing at halftime , LA was able to come out strong in the second half and catch up to the Hawks in the third quarter before outscoring Atlanta 33 - 22 in the fourth to seal the win . New acquisition Dwight Howard had his biggest game as a Hawk , scoring 31 on his former team . Howard also recorded 11 rebounds and shot an efficient 12 - of - 16 from the field . While Howard crashed the boards effectively , the team finished with a four - rebound deficit on the night . A cold shooting night from the rest of the starting five also hurt the Hawks . Shooting guard Kyle Korver struggled particularly , as he was just 1 - for - 6 from the field , scoring only three points on the night . The Hawks will visit the Wizards on Friday , while the Lakers will host the Warriors .