Suns 106, Grizzlies 136: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Suns 106, Grizzlies 136: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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Suns 106, Grizzlies 136: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

January 16, 2023- by

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The Phoenix Suns (21-24) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (13-13) at FedExForum

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Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Monday January 16, 2023

Phoenix Suns 106, Memphis Grizzlies 136 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Keep playing. Can’t get out of it. You’ve got to get through it.”
Josh Okogie as #Suns are 1-9 in their last 10 after Monday’s loss at #Grizzlies to end 4-game road trip with three straight defeats. #MLKDay2023 pic.twitter.com/UCi07VoAKz – 11:56 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I didn’t look at the play. I was there. I know exactly what happened.”
Josh Okogie as he took an elbow from #Suns teammate Deandre Ayton in 1st half and didn’t return.
Okogie had nine points (3-of-5 on 3s) in nine minutes. Said he doesn’t know if it’s broken or not. pic.twitter.com/dYhKGZUzyK – 11:53 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Just doing something different. Saben has been a guy for us, he’s defended and he’s gotten into the paint. Doesn’t know our calls so he got a little twisted on the switches.”
Monty Williams as he played Saben Lee, who is on a 10-day, instead of Duane Washington Jr. #Suns pic.twitter.com/cKFZblzxYE – 11:48 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The ones that Ja hit when we went under, those were the ones that kind of gave them energy. Again, we wanted to keep him out of our paint.”
Monty Williams as Ja Morant, a career 32.4% shooter from 3, went 5-of-8 in #Grizzlies win over #Suns.
Last meeting, Morant 3-of-10 on 3s. pic.twitter.com/Rq1D6TU2W7 – 11:44 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We knew they were going to come out and play with a bit more (pause) football mentality if you will.”
Monty Williams after #Suns 30-point loss to #Grizzlies on #MLKDay2023 pic.twitter.com/k32rA3Fier – 11:38 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
What’s the ideal version of Grizzlies hoops look like? Just like this, as the win streak hits 10 in the 21st MLK Day showcase.
dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 11:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
5 takeaways as red-hot Memphis #Grizzlies avenge last loss, blitz Phoenix #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:11 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
A lotta Cowboys fans in Memphis. And yes, rhinestones are involved – 11:01 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
remember. celebrate. act.
the legacy of MLK lives through Memphis and through the @NBA ✊ pic.twitter.com/DCeoams579 – 10:30 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
🎙 coach jenkins on what it means to play on MLK Day: pic.twitter.com/9sE6jNGew4 – 9:53 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
a real 3️⃣ headed monster in our 10 straight dub.
trip: 18 pts | 8 reb | 6 blks
12skiii: 29 points | 7 asts | 5 3pm
deuce deuce: 28 pts | 6 asts | 3 reb – 9:21 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Ziaire Williams wore a special #MLK custom of the @adidas Basketball DON 4 today in Memphis pic.twitter.com/FWvVWNro4W – 9:16 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
yo @Phoenix Suns what’s the number after 9? hold dat. pic.twitter.com/l9NulCfu6Y – 9:09 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Grizzlies in January:
— 1st in net rating
— 1st in defensive rating
— 5th in offensive rating
— 2nd in PPG
— 1st in RPG
— 2nd in BPG
— 4th in FG%
— 4th in 3P%
10 straight wins. pic.twitter.com/HJCr0PgZOb – 8:58 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Santi Aldama on the Brandon Clarke dunk:
“I’m not even going to talk about that. That was a murder.” – 8:58 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
“We got things clickin right now.”
– @Desmond Bane
@MichelobULTRA | @kelwright pic.twitter.com/7fHx1qdTDe – 8:49 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/kcwxnfRWm6 – 8:37 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
….Let’s talk about the state of the Suns. And also play some games, because we could use the fun. Join us for the @PHNX_Suns postgame show:
https://t.co/Mv3uptbM6i pic.twitter.com/kvz785DtOU – 8:31 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The Suns’ toughest stretch of the schedule is over and unfortunately for them they got their worst injury luck during it too.
As the schedule lightens up and players start to return, now is the time they really need to turn it on. I think they will: arizonasports.com/story/3464932/… – 8:29 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way on offense, but it was the defense that changed the game in the third quarter.
10 straight wins for the Grizzlies. One shy of tying the franchise record.
Three quick takeaways:
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 8:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns are 18-10 in games with a fully healthy Devin Booker and a +120 in his 1,002 minutes on the court this season.
They are 3-14 without him and a -101 in his 1,173 minutes off the court – 8:28 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
dubskiii. we move. 10 of em. – 8:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: MEM 136, PHX 106
Bridges: 21 Pts, 7 Ast, 8-16 FG
Ayton: 18 Pts, 5 Reb, 8-11 FG
Saric: 12 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast
Morant: 29 Pts, 7 Ast, 11-20 FG
Suns are now 6-18 since the start of December – 8:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jaren Jackson Jr tonight:
18 PTS
8 REB
6 BLK (!!)
+30
Leading the league in 5-block games. pic.twitter.com/Os4UFPTE2s – 8:22 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Desmond Bane tonight:
28 PTS
6 AST
10-12 FG
3-4 3P
+25
Grizzlies are 16-4 when Bane and Ja play together. pic.twitter.com/F81yOVrem3 – 8:21 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Ja tonight:
29 PTS
7 AST
5-8 3P
The Grizzlies are the third team to hit the 30 win mark this season. pic.twitter.com/JhIBOObz5m – 8:20 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
I know it’s Phoenix and they’re not as good as they’ve been and they’re without CP and Booker, etc…
But the Grizzlies just come at you in waves. Length and athleticism and it’s nonstop – 8:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Brandon Clarke. Ouch.
#Suns down 122-93. – 8:11 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO – 8:11 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
I looked down for one second and Brandon Clarke detonates on someone. – 8:11 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Brandon Clarke gets a good 8.5 on the Ja scale for that dunk. – 8:11 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
The Grizzlies are really killing Ja Morant’s 4th quarter scoring average with all these blowouts LOL – 8:07 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
I think that was Jaren Jackson Jr.’s second block? – 8:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Down 19 going into 4th, #Suns have Biyombo, Saben Lee, Damion Lee, Craig and Shamet on the floor , – 8:01 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
39 on the board in the 3rd.
22 paint points
60% from the field.
4th quarter otw.
📺 @GrizzOnBally pic.twitter.com/fYVV609cyJ – 8:01 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
78-52 Grizzlies in the middle quarters. Suns down 19. Hell of a display from Memphis. – 7:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: MEM 107, PHX 88
Bridges: 21 Pts, 7 Ast, 8-16 FG
Ayton: 18 Pts, 5 Reb, 8-11 FG
Saric: 10-5-4
Morant: 29 Pts, 7 Ast, 11-20 FG – 7:58 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
That damn Ja Morant just different!!! He NEVER disappoints when it comes to putting on a MF show. Carry the hell on… – 7:56 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
A special #MLKDay with the Grizzlies putting on a show!!! – 7:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Clarke jam off Jones feed. #Suns down 18. – 7:53 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
For Ja Morant to be around 175 lbs., his ability to finish through contact is insane. – 7:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges block of Morant drive.
Ayton inside. #Suns down 18. – 7:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ja Morant got in DA’s face after that and-1 finish over the top and let him know about it. Suns down by 22 – 7:51 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Ja Morant is special, folks. He’s gotten stronger, his balance is better. And his blinding speed isn’t compromised – 7:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Morant finishes over Ayton, FT. #Suns down 22. – 7:50 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Mikal with another 3-point play on 3-for-1 voting day.
🌟 All-Star vote: https://t.co/RrQOCwhmV0 pic.twitter.com/srYv7icnT7 – 7:49 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Morant around Landale.
Has 24 and now 7 dimes after that feed to Aldama for 3.
#Suns down 19 as Ayton FTs. – 7:49 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
32-9 run. them boys sum serious. – 7:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Remember Devin Booker? The Suns were pretty swell to watch with that guy – 7:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Morant got about five or six dribbles right there before scoring over S. Lee.
Fouled. FT. #Suns down 18. – 7:47 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Grizzlies having a “that was cute” third quarter. – 7:46 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Third quarter Grizzlies strike again – 7:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges with another off balance one-hander that drops.
Fouled. FT. #Suns down 12. – 7:45 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Grizzlies lost to this type of effort from the Suns in Memphis three weeks ago. They have just kept on coming offensively despite how well the Suns have played and now the wheels are off for Phoenix. A 15-point deficit. – 7:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ja screaming in Saric face after Jackson putback of missed FT.
Saric smiled as ref got in there.
#Suns suddenly down 15 with 6:25 left in 3rd. – 7:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Well this one escalated quickly. Offensive rebounds hurting the Suns, who are suddenly down 14 – 7:43 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Five-point possession for Jaren Jackson Jr. – 7:42 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Mikal beats the buzzer with the foul.
🌟 All-Star vote: https://t.co/RrQOCwhmV0 pic.twitter.com/IFT90qxKfe – 7:42 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bane gets loose from Shamet. 3.
#Suns down 81-74 – 7:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
With Okogie out, either Bridges is will play all 2nd half, or Williams will have even more unfamiliar lineups.
In meantime, Brooks got hit with tech. Only makes him even more aggressive.
#Suns swung ball, Bridges scores, is fouled Brooks.
Reviewed. Foul before shot clock . – 7:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Beautiful up-and-under from Mikal Bridges. They’re reviewing it but it looked like he got it off before the shot clock went off – 7:38 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
shoutout @aloeblacc coming thru and rockin @FedExForum tonight. pic.twitter.com/KFVaEIXhxa – 7:37 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
A live game tech for Dillon Brooks after he yells “CALL THAT” at Davis following a push by Shamet. – 7:36 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Desmond Bane is getting downhill and doing most of his damage in the paint. Ja Morant has hit 5 3s on his 7 seven made field goals.
Usually it’s the other away around. – 7:33 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Tough sequence for Shamet. Grizzlies now lead by 6. – 7:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bane steal and layin.
#Suns timeout. 8:56 left in 3rd
#Grizzlies on 8-0 run. – 7:33 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Whoever made this shirt will get free drinks on me next time I am in Memphis.
Are we 100 percent certain this isn’t the work of your wife, @JohnMartin929? pic.twitter.com/V8gCImOdIW – 7:31 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Two terrific passes by Ayton off the double coming when he’s fronted. Has to get rid of it right away and throw it in the right spot and he has. – 7:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Okogie (nose) out rest of game tonight. #Suns #Grizzlies tied at 70-70 – 7:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Grizzlies 68 #Suns 65 Half
PHX: Ayton 12, Bridges 12 Team: 7-of-18 on 3s.
MEM: Morant 17 Bane 14. Team: 9-of-20 on 3s.
Ayton and Bridges 11-of-13 FGs.
Rest of Suns: 13-of-30.
Bridges took one FG in 2nd quarter (5-of-5 FGs in half).
Rebounds: MEM 23 (7 offensive) OHX 15. pic.twitter.com/Ln2iKMeVKm – 7:29 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
INJURY UPDATE: Josh Okogie (nose) will not return tonight. – 7:26 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
A perfect 5-5 from the field in the first half for Mikal.
🌟 All-Star vote: https://t.co/RrQOCwhmV0 pic.twitter.com/JQqYhXZdX6 – 7:25 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Josh Okogie (nose) will not return tonight, per Suns – 7:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Josh Okogie will not return tonight due to a nose injury, per Suns – 7:21 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
3-for-1 voting day? 3-point play? Yes to both!
🌟 All-Star vote: https://t.co/RrQOCwhmV0 pic.twitter.com/RpWTSLXIFg – 7:17 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
every time i see Ja Morant turn the corner in the pick-and-roll and gather pic.twitter.com/wUl8AdXeZ6 – 7:13 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: MEM 68, PHX 65
Bridges: 12 Pts, 5 Ast, 5-5 FG
Ayton: 12 Pts, 6-8 FG
Okogie: 9 Pts, 3-5 3P
Morant: 17 Pts, 6-13 FG, 5-8 3P – 7:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton jump hook from some distance. #Suns down four.
Holding for one shot.
Got one plus foul as Bridges hits crazy leaning one legged, one handed banker over Adams.
FT. #Suns down one. – 7:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Morant in the paint.
Has 17 on 6-of-12 FGS (5-of-7 on 3s).
Last time vs. #Suns? 34 on 8-of-22 FGs (3-of-10 on 3s). – 7:07 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant is one 3-pointer shy of his career-high (6) with 2:15 remaining in the first half. – 7:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ja Morant being 5-for-7 from 3 and 0-for-4 on 2s is tough, man. He’s taking the shots the Suns’ defense would prefer he takes – 7:05 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Josh Okogie was looking up for a rebound and caught an elbow. He stayed down and was bleeding. Back to the locker room. Was playing really well today. – 7:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saben Lee drive and kick to Damion Lee for 3.
Morant 3 answer. 4-of-6 on 3s.
#Suns down four as Adams scores on putback . – 7:04 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Suns keep going under screens and Ja Morant isn’t hesitating. He’s made five 3s in the first half. – 7:04 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Suns still going under, Morant still shooting.
Five 3-pointers now. – 7:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Okogie down.
Looks like Ayton caught him with an elbow.
Blood.
Towels. Heading to locker room.
Adams was called for a foul, went under review, common foul for Adams. #Suns – 7:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Looks like Josh Okogie caught an elbow to the face. He’s still down – 7:02 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The foul by Steven Adams is under review. Okogie headed to the locker room. – 7:02 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Suns have been daring Ja Morant to shoot all game and he’s just letting them rip. He’s up to four makes on six shots from deep. – 7:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns up one as Morant hits 3. – 7:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton inside. Has 8 on 4-of-6 after going 5-of-18 for 11 points Friday at #Timberwolves.
#Suns up four. Timeout #Grizzlies with 5:46 left in the 1st half – 6:57 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Really good Suns effort so far but they are not in a position to be trading baskets all game and the Grizzlies look ready to do that. – 6:56 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Landry with the left hand. pic.twitter.com/EAHsBwZAFS – 6:55 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said before the game he wishes Shamet would try to finish his drives over the top.
Brandon Clarke is a high riser, but Shamet did draw a foul on him.
#Suns up four as Okogie hits 3. – 6:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Duane Washington Jr. is here, he’s dressed for the game.
Wrote this after Friday’s game.
With Shamet back, Williams was going to start him, thus leaving him to choose either Washington Jr. or Saben Lee to play behind Shamet. pic.twitter.com/mVYGbnLcEh – 6:52 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
a quick 12-3 run start the 2nd quarter 🗣️ – 6:49 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Just Joshin’ for 👌. pic.twitter.com/V4lRefR9Hr – 6:48 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns up 39-37 with 9:31 left in 1st half. #Grizzlies – 6:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Josh Okogie just earned a loose ball foul by trying to jump for an offensive rebound and getting boxed out while doing so.
He hits a 3 on the ensuing possession.
Simple game sometimes! – 6:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saric, Shamet checking in for Lee and Wainright. #Suns – 6:44 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Flows at FedExForum: Driving the Dream presented by @verizon gave locals an opportunity to share a spoken word piece on continuing to drive the dream of MLK Jr.
We recognize our winner, Chasity Cole with “World Dreams”. pic.twitter.com/CI0P74mzFj – 6:43 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns open 2nd quarter with: S. Lee, Okogie, D. Lee, Wainright and Landale.
Thoughts? – 6:41 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
-7 after the first quarter.
7 assists in the first quarter.
📺 @GrizzOnBally | 📻 @929espn pic.twitter.com/DLepQoy0qZ – 6:40 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies have been asked repeatedly what has been the key to this winning streak.
They’ve said defense every time. Wasn’t great that quarter. – 6:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 36, MEM 29
Bridges: 9 Pts, 4 Ast, 2 Stl, 4-4 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 3-5 FG
Saric: 5 Pts, 3 Ast
Bane: 12 Pts, 4-5 FG
Suns close 1Q on 19-7 run – 6:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Lee forcing a pass that’s there, but is Landale looking for that pass.
#Suns have drawn several charges already. Up 36-29 after one. – 6:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landale’s duck ins are against no resistance.
It’s like the defense isn’t worried about him in the paint, but he can score down there.
Has five off the bench. #Suns up seven. . – 6:36 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
In Memphis for the Grizz-Suns MLK Day tilt…
Memphis does a lot around this day, tours, symposiums, an interesting experience, to say the least – 6:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton found Bridges on cut.
At the rim, Bridges tries to kick it out to Lee for 3.
Turnover.
A guy who’s 4-of-4 should be hungry to go 5-of-5.
#Suns up 33-25 as Landale hits FTs. – 6:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton jump hook off Bridges feed off screen and roll. Got Williams on switch. #Suns up nine. – 6:32 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Suns have won twice since Dec. 19 (2-11 stretch), at Memphis and at Golden State. Grizz and Dubs are a combined 35-8 at home this season. (Shrugs.) – 6:30 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Your vote counts just as much as this was worth. Nine early points for Mikal.
🌟 All-Star vote: https://t.co/RrQOCwhmV0 pic.twitter.com/CmyuDllijq – 6:29 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
12-0 Suns run and they’re up 7 now. They’re shooting 11-for-15 to start this one. Both Lees came in and made an immediate impact – 6:28 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Grizzlies threw back a good counter shot but I think they expected the Suns to let up from there.
They did not. Suns continuing to fight and up 7.
Mikal Bridges doing the thing where it looks like there are 3 of him on the court. – 6:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton going with catch-and-shoot so far. #Suns up 29-22 after Lee 3.
Timeout #Grizzlies
PHX: 11-of-15 FGs 3-of-5 on 3s. – 6:28 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Grizzlies offense got hot, then a couple careless turnovers led to quick Suns points. Suns up 29-22 in 1st quarter – 6:27 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizz going to need their A game tonight because Phoenix came to play. Shooting 73% in this first quarter. – 6:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Saben Lee checking in ahead of Duane Washington Jr. feels like a pretty clear indicator of which guard spot Monty and the Suns feel comfortable playing Wash at – 6:26 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
your vote counts 3x times. this bucket counts too.
vote des https://t.co/DNXlwKraGu pic.twitter.com/ksKeY2Ed26 – 6:24 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Williams going with Saben Lee instead of Washington Jr.
Could see Washington Jr. starting 2nd quarter. #Suns #Grizzlies – 6:24 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Desmond Bane and Ja Morant feeling it.
Erased that slow start in a hurrrrrry. – 6:23 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Dario Saric dropping all of the behind-the-back dimes today. Fun to see him playing so confidently again lately – 6:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said he wished he’d got Bridges more shots last game.
9-of-14 FGs at #Timberwolves.
He’s already taken 3 shots early.
Made them all. #Suns down 19-17. – 6:23 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges in attack mode. Lots of drives and looking for his shot so far – 6:22 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Dario and DA getting it done. pic.twitter.com/9FfZPEEtsH – 6:21 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
This is looking like the last time they played each other.
Saric behind the back dime to Ayton.
#Suns up 15-9.
Last game, they led 20-13 early. – 6:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starters taking the court. #Grizzlies #MLKDay2023 pic.twitter.com/xrtXsaXuhg – 6:18 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Important quick start for the Suns against the Grizzlies, who will surely want to get one back after the last meeting.
All four shots have gone down. Good physical post work from Saric and Bridges. – 6:18 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Suns still haven’t missed. – 6:18 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Important quick start for the Suns against the Grizzlies, who will surely want to get one back after the mast meeting.
All four shots have gone down. Good physical post work from Saric and Bridges. – 6:17 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Mikal with the pretty spin. 🌀
🌟 All-Star vote: https://t.co/RrQOCwhmV0 pic.twitter.com/wNwSYomCrw – 6:17 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
TAP IN WIT US.
📺 @GrizzOnBally
📻 @929espn pic.twitter.com/DiL1aknr1n – 6:16 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns off to a good 9-4 start. Not missing a single shot (4-4 FG) helps! – 6:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“A task for everybody.”
Monty Williams on defending Ja Morant as #Suns face #Grizzlies tonight. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/GAuMObiCuX – 6:14 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saric 3. Jackson Jr. frustrated.
Jenkins timeout. #Suns up 9-4. 9:55 left in 1st quarter. – 6:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saric postup on Jackson Jr.
Scores.
Bridges next trip. #Suns up 6-4. – 6:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Matchups:
Morant guarding Craig, who scores on the inside.
Jackson Jr. answer. #Suns down 4-2. – 6:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Guys were talking about it.”
Taylor Jenkins on facing #Suns, who are the last team to beat #Grizzlies. Memphis has won nine games in a row since. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/45Ak0IEbIM – 6:08 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Special day.”
Taylor Jenkins on playing on #MLKDay in Memphis. #Suns #Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/jeTFG5yJ6N – 6:07 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
FIRST 5 vs. @Phoenix Suns
⛷ @Ja Morant
🎯 @Desmond Bane
🦹‍♂️ @Dillon Brooks
🦄 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
🥝 @RealStevenAdams
@Verizon | #BigMemphis
pic.twitter.com/1jh51dlruo – 5:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starting lineup:
Landry Shamet
Mikal Bridges
Torrey Craig
Dario Saric
Deandre Ayton – 5:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Remember him? Grant Hill. #Suns #MLKDay2023 #MLKDay #Grizzlies #NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/HEaBnjQ0OD – 5:34 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Starters in Memphis.
#WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/w1YiUdQ867 – 5:30 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ja Morant pregame. #Suns #Grizzlies #MLKDay2023 #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/lRjMyvRAxR – 5:27 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
3rd 4th and 5th graders from with basketball team “Grind Mode” here with all of their Ja Morant signs.
One kids sign “Ja you’re the goat. Hit the Griddy!” pic.twitter.com/RU6AXrWRWx – 5:26 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton from beyond halfcourt. #Suns #MLKDay2023 #MLKDay #NBA pic.twitter.com/rXTPYK0oG3 – 5:17 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton pregame. #Suns #Grizzlies #MLKDay2023 pic.twitter.com/Fq784GEST3 – 5:16 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
“can i have a high five too?”
you know @Steven Adams is here for the people. pic.twitter.com/SiQgN8K0wU – 5:02 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s @BannerHealth Health Update: pic.twitter.com/STj5UpXAio – 5:00 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Santi Aldama is drawing some individual praise from Suns head coach Monty Williams.
“He’s a guy that people don’t talk about.” – 4:36 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Last stop on the trip.
#WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/UyHZtM58Sh – 4:35 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ja Morant (hip) is expected to play today, #Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. #Suns – 4:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ja Morant (hip) is expected him to play, #Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. – 4:24 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ja Morant, questionable on the injury report, expected to play, per Taylor Jenkins. – 4:22 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant is expected to play today. – 4:22 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant is expected to play in the game tonight.
John Konchar is expected to be out. – 4:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landry Shamet (hip) IN. #Suns #MLKDay #MLKDay2023 – 4:13 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
leather with flare ⚫️😎 pic.twitter.com/n3phCQNu7f – 4:13 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Pacers 38 second quarter points are the most by a #Bucks opponent in that quarter, topping the 37 Memphis score on Dec. 15. – 3:38 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
The Grizzlies are contenders, the Nuggets are not. TrueHoop Podcast with @David Thorpe and @jshector. https://t.co/jScjtqNi6y pic.twitter.com/LbCBfNLvW7 – 2:35 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Join us for the Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium, presented by the Hyde Family Foundation.
Arrive early or tune in at 3:30pm today on @GrizzOnBally and https://t.co/FrLe9dbK43 pic.twitter.com/uUJ98X0NSt – 2:25 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
During the last home game, @Jaren Jackson Jr. played 57 minutes and travelled 4.40 miles at an average of 4.31 MPH.
@FedEx | #FedExPlayerTracker pic.twitter.com/3u2EXlUJhV – 1:17 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
“After you know what Martin Luther King did here and the history of this city with MLK, to play here is definitely an honor.”
#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/ZunZnEws6G – 1:06 PM

Tas Melas @TasMelas
When will NBA players start promoting their shoes while playing? Ja Morant throws down a huge dunk, runs over to his bench, his teammate hands him his latest release, and he poses for the camera. 📸 👟 – 12:52 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
“The memory of him and everything that he went through, everything that he accomplished is still very much alive.”
A voice for equity, for history, for justice, for LOVE. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/ZmIGPnuMGj – 12:22 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
yesterday the @NCRMuseum Sports Legacy Award honorees joined by @aloeblacc took a tour of the National Civil Rights Museum.
at tonight’s game, the honorees will be celebrated for their dedication & contributions to civil & human rights. pic.twitter.com/qQcDhKkIk5 – 12:20 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Running Thoughts from the Pacers’ loss to the Grizzlies:
– “I don’t think we had a whole lot in the tank”
– Duarte’s big game
– Taylor Jenkins calls Pacers “a highly competitive team”
– Pre-game crowd for Morant second only to Curry
fieldhousefiles.com/p/running-thou… – 12:14 PM

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