Grizzlies Edge Suns in Thriller Despite Key Injuries

Rookie Cam Spencer shines with career-high performance and trash-talking duel with Kevin Durant in Memphis' comeback win.

The Memphis Grizzlies, missing six rotation players, rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 120-118 for their third straight win.
Rookie guard Cam Spencer scored a career-high 16 points, including clutch free throws and a pivotal three-pointer, while engaging in a heated exchange with Suns star Kevin Durant.
Ja Morant led Memphis with 29 points and 12 assists, continuing to perform despite a shoulder injury, while other bench players like Lamar Stevens also stepped up with double-digit contributions.
Kevin Durant scored a game-high 35 points, including seven three-pointers, but missed a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer for the Suns, who are battling for a play-in tournament spot.
Tensions flared during the game, with multiple technical fouls issued following confrontations involving Durant, Spencer, and Desmond Bane, highlighting the physical and emotional intensity of the matchup.