Grizzlies Defeat Suns 117-112 Despite Missing Key Players

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane lead Memphis past Phoenix as Suns struggle with injuries and defensive lapses.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 points and Desmond Bane added 31, propelling the Memphis Grizzlies to victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Devin Booker returned for the Suns after a five-game absence due to a groin injury, contributing 16 points and nine assists.
Phoenix's Bradley Beal exited the game with a left hip contusion in the first quarter and did not return, adding to the team's ongoing injury issues.
The Suns, currently 11th in the Western Conference, have lost six of their last seven games and continue to struggle with consistency and defensive mismatches.
Memphis secured the win without Ja Morant and Zach Edey, improving to 23-11 and holding onto the second spot in the Western Conference standings.