The Memphis Grizzlies, on their home turf at FedExForum, delivered a commanding 125-104 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, with Jaren Jackson Jr. hitting 24 points and Ja Morant contributing 17 points along with 10 assists post his hiatus due to a left ankle sprain, according to WREG. Cam Spencer's 19 points rounded out a solid offensive performance by the Grizzlies, showing that even after a reported four-game absence, Morant hasn't missed a beat on the court.
Memphis, now standing at a 15-16 record, faced adversity with the last-minute sidelining of centers Jock Landale, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, and two-way transfer Olivier-Maxence Prosper, throwing a wrench in coach Tuomas Iisalo's game plan but demonstrating resilience and adaptability as they rallied from a 10-point first-quarter deficit to a decisive win, detailed in an interview with players by Commercial Appeal. Underscoring their depth, the Grizzlies also saw Christian Koloko, on a 10-day contract, step up significantly with 28 minutes of gameplay owing to Landale's sudden unavailability and helping Memphis finish plus-23 during his time on the court.
The Bucks were handicapped without leading scorer Giannis Antetokounmpo for the eighth consecutive game due to a right calf strain, yet AJ Green still managed to match his season high of 20 points for Milwaukee, as noted by Local Memphis. Milwaukee's efforts in chipping away at Memphis's lead, cutting down a double-digit deficit early in the fourth quarter to 92-85 before the Grizzlies surged ahead once again, mirrored the difficulty the Bucks faced throughout the game as they sought to overcome Memphis's persistent onslaught without their star player.
