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Phoenix Suns at Memphis Grizzlies

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27-31, 11-20 Away
Final
148 - 151

38-20, 22-6 Home

Ja Morant helps the Grizzlies outlast the Suns 151-148 in overtime

Ja Morant sets up Jaylen Wells for OT dunk

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Desmond Bane had 25 points and nine assists as Memphis moved into a tie for second place in the Western Conference with idle Denver.

Phoenix had five players score at least 20 points for the first time since Nov. 10, 1990. Devin Booker had 28 points and 10 assists, Kevin Durant scored 26, Bradley Beal had 24 points and a season-high 11 assists, Bol Bol had a season-high 23 points and Grayson Allen scored 21. The Suns have lost six of seven.

Morant scored the Grizzlies' final 11 points in the fourth quarter, and his floater with 1.4 seconds left in regulation tied the game at 137-all.

Durant's jumper with 1:17 left in overtime put the Suns ahead 148-144. Santi Aldama responded with a 3-pointer for Memphis, and the Grizzlies took the lead on Brandon Clark's tip-in with 37.6 seconds left. Durant missed a pair of 3-point attempts in the final four seconds.

Takeaways Suns: Phoenix had lost the previous two games against Memphis and appeared ready to turn the tide before Morant took over in the fourth.

Grizzlies: Memphis improved to 22-6 at home.

Key moment The feed from Morant to Wells put Memphis ahead by three, forcing the Suns' last attempts to be from outside the arc.

Key stat The game was close throughout with 22 ties and 23 lead changes. Phoenix had the biggest lead — 10 points — in the third quarter.

Up next The Suns host New Orleans on Thursday night. The Grizzlies continue a five-game homestand when the New York Knicks visit on Friday night.

Regular Season Series

MEM leads series 3-0

Recent Plays

5th 0.0 End of Game 148 - 151
5th 0.0 End of the 1st Overtime 148 - 151
5th 0.1 Suns offensive team rebound 148 - 151
5th 0.1 Kevin Durant misses 28-foot three point shot 148 - 151
5th 2.1 Mason Plumlee enters the game for Bol Bol 148 - 151

Statistics

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53-99 FG 52-99
54 Field Goal % 53
21-37 3PT 20-48
57 Three Point % 42
21-26 FT 27-30
81 Free Throw % 90
46 Rebounds 38
8 Offensive Rebounds 7
38 Defensive Rebounds 31
39 Assists 36
6 Steals 10
6 Blocks 4
16 Turnovers 12
0 Team Turnovers 0
16 Total Turnovers 12
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
23 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 7
19 Fast Break Points 28
34 Points in Paint 52
25 Fouls 22
10 Largest Lead 4
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Vince Williams Jr., G Out Dec 25
Ja Morant, G Out Dec 25
Cedric Coward, F Day-To-Day Dec 25
Brandon Clarke, F Out Dec 22
John Konchar, G Out Dec 15
Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Grayson Allen, G Out Dec 25
Jalen Green, G Out Dec 22
Koby Brea, G Out Dec 10

Game Information

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Location: Memphis, TN
Attendance: 16,202 · Capacity:

2025-26 Pacific Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
LA Lakers 19 10 .655 - L3
Phoenix 16 13 .552 3 W1
Golden State 16 15 .516 4 W3
LA Clippers 8 21 .276 11 W2
Sacramento 7 23 .233 12.5 L1

2025-26 Southwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
San Antonio 23 7 .767 - W8
Houston 18 10 .643 4 W1
Memphis 14 16 .467 9 W1
Dallas 12 20 .375 12 L1
New Orleans 8 23 .258 15.5 L1
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