Ja Morant delivered a stellar performance with 28 points and 10 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies secured a decisive 135-119 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. This win marked Memphis’ fourth consecutive triumph, improving their record to 18-8 this season.
The Grizzlies were powered by balanced contributions, with Desmond Bane scoring 21 points and Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. each adding 20. Memphis has now won 10 of its last 11 games.
Brooklyn, struggling to find consistency, dropped to 10-15 following its fifth loss in six games. Dorian Finney-Smith led the Nets with 19 points, while Dennis Schroder and Jalen Wilson chipped in 15 apiece. Despite physical defense and a few momentum shifts, the Nets couldn’t keep up with Memphis’ high-octane offense.
Memphis capitalized on its fast-paced play, scoring 22 fast-break points. The Grizzlies also shot 52.5% from the field and made 47.2% of their three-point attempts, demonstrating their offensive efficiency.
Brooklyn managed to shoot 46% overall, including 37.7% from beyond the arc. Finney-Smith connected on five three-pointers, but the Nets struggled to contain Memphis’ dynamic backcourt and frontcourt contributions.
