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Miami Heat at Memphis Grizzlies

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29-38, 14-21 Away
Final
91 - 125

43-25, 25-11 Home

Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies to 125-91 victory over Miami, Heat's 7th straight loss

Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Game Highlights

Jackson shot 13 of 18 from the field as the Grizzlies won for the fifth time in their last six games. Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke added 12 each for Memphis.

Kel'el Ware led the Heat with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo added 18 points. Kyle Anderson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 13 points each as the Heat lost their seventh straight.

With Ja Morant, sitting out with a lingering sore right shoulder, Memphis relied on Jackson, who had 23 points at the half. The Grizzlies' lead reached 18 before Memphis carried a 63-48 lead into the locker room at the half.

Memphis was still shooting 55% from the field midway through the fourth quarter as the lead continued to swell.

Takeaways Heat: Miami continues to maneuver into position in the play-in postseason despite the recent losing streak. The Heat entered the night in ninth behind Orlando and ahead of the Bulls.

Grizzlies: After Friday night's loss to Cleveland, the Grizzlies looked much better to open the game, closing the first half on a 21-9 run.

Key moment The special moment for Memphis fans came during a first-quarter timeout when they showed former Memphis forward Tony Allen in a suite. The team retired Allen's No. 9 jersey in a postgame ceremony.

Key stat Tyler Herro was 3 of 12 from the field and 1 of 4 from deep for eight points, ending his string of 93 straight games in double figures.

Up next The Heat travel to New York to play the Knicks on Monday night. Memphis opens a five-game road trip on Monday night in Sacramento.

Regular Season Series

MEM leads series 1-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 91 - 125
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 91 - 125
4th 19.0 shot clock turnover 91 - 125
4th 41.1 GG Jackson defensive rebound 91 - 125
4th 43.1 Jaime Jaquez Jr. misses 25-foot three point step back jumpshot 91 - 125

Statistics

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35-88 FG 51-92
40 Field Goal % 55
9-37 3PT 12-31
24 Three Point % 39
12-15 FT 11-12
80 Free Throw % 92
37 Rebounds 51
10 Offensive Rebounds 11
27 Defensive Rebounds 40
24 Assists 31
6 Steals 7
4 Blocks 6
14 Turnovers 10
0 Team Turnovers 1
14 Total Turnovers 11
0 Technical Fouls 1
0 Total Technical Fouls 1
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
15 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 6
13 Fast Break Points 22
50 Points in Paint 72
16 Fouls 16
0 Largest Lead 34
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Cedric Coward, F Day-To-Day Dec 23
Vince Williams Jr., G Out Dec 23
Ja Morant, G Out Dec 23
Brandon Clarke, F Out Dec 22
John Konchar, G Out Dec 15
Miami Heat Miami Heat Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Pelle Larsson, G Out Dec 22
Tyler Herro, G Out Dec 22
Nikola Jovic, F Out Dec 17
Terry Rozier, G Out Oct 23

Game Information

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Location: Memphis, TN
Attendance: 17,794 · Capacity:

2025-26 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Orlando 17 13 .567 - W1
Miami 15 15 .500 2 L3
Atlanta 15 16 .484 2.5 L4
Charlotte 10 20 .333 7 W1
Washington 5 23 .179 11 L2

2025-26 Southwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
San Antonio 22 7 .759 - W7
Houston 17 10 .630 4 L2
Memphis 14 16 .467 8.5 W1
Dallas 12 19 .387 11 W1
New Orleans 8 23 .258 15 L1
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