The Phoenix Suns defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 125-108, at FedExForum on Tuesday.

The Suns (20-15) were shorthanded but escaped with the win here, as they managed to get past the Grizzlies (20-13) with surprising ease. The game started tight and the Suns led by just one point after the first quarter, 23-22, but they pulled away for good in the second quarter following a massive 42-27 score. Phoenix didn't step the foot off the gas and won the third quarter by a 32-31 score, and the game was over with 12 minutes left. The fourth quarter ended with a 28-28 tie, but the Suns didn't have problems to close the game out.

Eight Phoenix players scored in double digits in this game, but the best player came off the bench since Duane Washington ended with 26 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Jock Landale delivered 16 points and three boards, and Deandre Ayton posted 15 points and 10 rebounds. Chris Paul had 14 points and six assists, while both Torrey Craig and Mikal Bridges both ended with 10 points.

Ja Morant shined for the Grizzlies with 34 points, six assists and three rebounds, while Desmond Bane posted 14 points and two boards. No other Memphis player scored in double digits. The Grizzlies shot 39.6 percent from the field and 26.7 from three-point range.