Jaren Jackson Jr. dropped 35 points to propel the Memphis Grizzlies (26-50) to a surprise 111-101 win against the Milwaukee Bucks (47-29) on Wednesday night.
Despite missing key players due to injuries, including Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, the Grizzlies managed to win against the formidable Bucks lineup.
GG Jackson contributed a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Jordan Goodwin added one off the bench with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Brook Lopez led the Bucks with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 21 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, and Bobby Portis added 19 points for Milwaukee.
Despite missing key players, including Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, the Bucks fought but ultimately fell short against a determined Grizzlies squad.
The Bucks retained their hold on the second seed in the Eastern Conference, maintaining a 1.5-game lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
