The Brooklyn Nets narrowly defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night, securing a win that evened their record to 4-4. Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, playing key roles in Brooklyn’s final-minute rally at Barclays Center.
With the game tied at 101, Dorian Finney-Smith sank a crucial three-pointer, giving the Nets a slight edge. Moments later, Schroder drove past Memphis rookie Zach Edey, scoring a layup to extend Brooklyn’s lead to five points with only 32 seconds remaining on the clock.
Memphis immediately answered with a three-pointer from Jaren Jackson Jr., bringing the score within two points. As the final seconds ticked down, Santi Aldama attempted a three-point shot that could have won the game for the Grizzlies, but his shot fell short as the buzzer sounded.
Ja Morant led Memphis with 25 points, delivering impressive plays throughout the game. Edey also stood out, posting season highs with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
In one notable moment late in the second quarter, Morant executed a spinning layup mid-air, leaving the Nets’ defense in awe. He continued to impress with a reverse spin layup in the third
Finney-Smith contributed 17 points, connecting on five three-pointers, including the pivotal shot in the closing minute. Cam Thomas added 13 points to support Brooklyn’s offense, while Nic Claxton chipped in 10 points and eight rebounds, playing solid defense under the rim.
Memphis struggled from beyond the arc, making just 8 of their 30 three-point attempts, a statistic that ultimately hampered their efforts to close the gap.
