Grizzlies Overcome Suns 121-115 in Morant's Absence
Jaren Jackson Jr. leads with 28 points and 10 rebounds, contributing to a fourth-quarter comeback.
- Memphis Grizzlies, playing without Ja Morant due to shoulder soreness, overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 121-115.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Marcus Smart added 25 points and Desmond Bane had 23, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:30 to play.
- Vince Williams Jr. scored 19 points off the bench for the Grizzlies, contributing significantly to a 16-1 run that began late in the third quarter.
- Devin Booker led the Suns with 24 points, while Kevin Durant, returning after missing three games due to hamstring soreness, had 23 points and 10 rebounds.
- The Suns were without guard Eric Gordon and backup center Bol Bol due to injuries, and finished their homestand 4-2.