Grizzlies Throttle Bucks, 142-101
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 142-101, at FedEx Forum on Thursday night.

The Grizzlies (19-9) opened the game overwhelming the Bucks (20-8) and never really slowed down, building a 33-18 lead through one and extending it to 70-41 by halftime. That essentially locked in the win, but Memphis added insult to injury by piling up another 47 points in the third quarter to go into the final period with 46-point advantage that paved the way for the massive victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis co-led the Bucks with 19 points while pulling down six and seven rebounds, respectively. Antetokounmpo also dished out five assists. Marjon Beauchamp totaled 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Jordan Nwora and AJ Green produced matching 10-point tallies while recording three and one rebound, respectively.

Ja Morant paced the Grizzlies with a 25-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double that included one steal. Dillon Brooks supplied 18 points, four assists and three rebounds. Tyus Jones furnished 16 points, three rebounds and two assists. David Roddy delivered 15 points, seven boards and two assists. Santi Aldama totaled 14 points, three boards, one assist and one steal. Brandon Clarke registered 12 points and six rebounds. Ziaire Williams posted 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block. Steven Adams managed 10 points, six rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal.

The Bucks return home and host the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, while the Grizzlies pay a visit to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
Posted on: 12/15/2022 7:57 PM
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