Milwaukee Bucks at Memphis Grizzlies
· National Basketball AssociationMorant's triple-double helps Grizzlies build big lead and coast to 122-99 victory over Bucks
Santi Aldama added 19 points and nine rebounds, while Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jaylen Wells finished with 16 points each as the Grizzlies snapped a two-game skid. Memphis ended the night shooting 52%, including Morant going 9 for 16. Seven Grizzlies players finished in double figures.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 37 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 17 of 22 shots. Brook Lopez scored 12 and Bobby Portis Jr. finished with 11 points.
Milwaukee has lost four straight.
Grizzlies: After looking lethargic on both ends of the floor in a Wednesday loss to Brooklyn, Memphis came out with much more energy, shooting 51% in the first half and holding the Bucks to 42%. The lead reached 31 early in the fourth as Memphis continued to shoot better than 50%.
Regular Season Series
MEM leads series 1-0
Matchup Prediction
Recent Plays
4th 0.0 | End of Game | 99 - 122 | |
4th 0.0 | End of the 4th Quarter | 99 - 122 | |
4th 5.1 | Ryan Rollins makes free throw 2 of 2 | 99 - 122 | |
4th 5.1 | Bucks offensive team rebound | 98 - 122 | |
4th 5.1 | Ryan Rollins misses free throw 1 of 2 | 98 - 122 |
Statistics
MIL | MEM | |
---|---|---|
41-96 | FG | 43-82 |
42.7 | Field Goal % | 52.4 |
9-42 | 3PT | 8-28 |
21.4 | Three Point % | 28.6 |
8-19 | FT | 28-31 |
42.1 | Free Throw % | 90.3 |
38 | Rebounds | 56 |
9 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
29 | Defensive Rebounds | 49 |
20 | Assists | 26 |
10 | Steals | 6 |
4 | Blocks | 3 |
10 | Turnovers | 16 |
0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
10 | Total Turnovers | 17 |
0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
14 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 31 |
27 | Fast Break Points | 20 |
58 | Points in Paint | 68 |
27 | Fouls | 21 |
3 | Largest Lead | 31 |
Game Information
Location: Memphis, TN
Attendance: 15,377 · Capacity:
2024-25 Southwest Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston | 20 | 9 | .690 | - | W3 |
Memphis | 20 | 10 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
Dallas | 19 | 10 | .655 | 1 | W2 |
San Antonio | 15 | 14 | .517 | 5 | L1 |
New Orleans | 5 | 25 | .167 | 15.5 | L7 |
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