The Memphis Grizzlies play against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center
The Memphis Grizzlies are spending $3,948,101 per win while the Phoenix Suns are spending $7,040,852 per win
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Sunday January 22, 2023
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@Suns
TC with the reverse layup 👀
@CarMax Cam | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/bbZpDbxziV – 1:32 PM

@Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry’s usage rate this season is his lowest single-season usage rate since his rookie year in 2006-07 when he played in just 10 games with the Grizzlies. But in the fourth quarter yesterday, Lowry “went vintage.” Why it was important miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 1:20 PM


@Pacers
Time for the @FORUMTalk Tweet of the Week! Answer for a chance to win 2 tickets to tomorrow’s game vs. Chicago.
Who had their 3rd career triple-double in our game against Phoenix? Reply with answer + #ForumCUTriviaSweepstakes by 4p ET to enter!
(rules: https://t.co/fqBcWo5GoH) pic.twitter.com/Xh7hYNP0IH – 1:09 PM


@SacramentoKings
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Apply today at https://t.co/wEaXYZEJfp pic.twitter.com/CJeXIF5yBt – 1:00 PM


@NBA_Math
West All-Stars, per PRR MVP
STARTERS
Luka Doncic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Nikola Jokic
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
BENCH
Stephen Curry
Ja Morant
Domantas Sabonis
Lauri Markkanen
Zion Williamson
Damian Lillard
Devin Booker
ALTERNATES
Fox, Edwards, Grant, McCollum, Gordon pic.twitter.com/3BWBXcphor – 12:29 PM





@memgrizz
straight to it. stay up wit us.
🆚 @Sacramento Kings
⏰ 9pm
📺 @GrizzOnBally
📻 @929espn
#BigMemphis pic.twitter.com/LFqpu7wu3N – 11:53 AM


@PetePranica
We have three officials (and they will show up on time). They have been assigned by the #NBA: Kevin Scott, Brent Barnaky and Leon Wood. @Memphis Grizzlies try to get right in SAC. See it on @GrizzOnBally starting at 9 pm with Grizzlies Live. #BigMemphis – 11:45 AM

@DamichaelC
The Grizzlies are 5-10 against the West on the road. It’s something that Taylor Jenkins and the players are hoping to figure out soon.
“You got to find a way to create your energy. And the Western Conference is a tougher conference.”
For subscribers: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:03 AM

@JandersonSacBee
Kings-Grizzlies gameday: De’Aaron Fox-Ja Morant matchup in Western Conference showdown sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 10:54 AM

@KellyIko
“Good teams win at home,” Ja Morant said. “Great teams win on the road. That’s been our identity since I got here. Road warriors. This year, we haven’t been bringing that intensity on the road.”
An @TheAthletic exclusive —
theathletic.com/4116223/2023/0… – 10:34 AM

@ChrisHerrington
If a “streak” starts at three, then the Grizzlies will risk their first losing streak of the season in Sacramento tonight. – 10:17 AM

@basketballtalk
Watch Grizzlies’ Ziaire Williams drain 79-foot length of court buzzer-beater nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/23/wat… – 9:33 AM

@DrewHill_DM
Baneville III: “My great-grandmother, she meant everything,” Bane said.
Fabbie Bane raised Desmond Bane from 2 years old. She was a superwoman and matriarch.
“They really loved each other like no love I have ever seen,” said Bane’s cousin Adria Morken. https://t.co/05KpHvShai pic.twitter.com/lPEuvpxENN – 8:55 AM





@KeithSmithNBA
I didn’t get to see all of Grizzlies-Suns. Going to try and watch it later this morning. That would be a first for me on a regular season day with more than a few games to see all of them. Good scheduling by the NBA for hoops fans, even if it was up against the NFL playoffs. – 8:53 AM

@teamziller
Good Morning It’s Basketball: 3 thoughts on the Grizzlies vs. Shannon Sharpe ziller.substack.com/p/3-thoughts-o… – 8:32 AM

@DuaneRankin
FOR EARLY EAST COAST RISERS: 5 takeaways as Phoenix Suns hold off Memphis Grizzlies in Chris Paul’s return (updated with postgame video) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:00 AM

@BasketNews_com
Another great performance by Dario Saric in a win over Grizzlies 🔥
14 PTS
8 REB
4 AST
3 STL pic.twitter.com/xLQHJGMhSP – 3:01 AM


@DuaneRankin
“Off day. Little self care day.” Mikal Bridges.
Self care day?
“Might get a little pedicure, get my feet right. Might get a little IV. Get some nutrition in me. Vitamin C and all that stuff. Then a little massage. And play my game.”
Game of choice right now?
Madden. #Suns pic.twitter.com/P0AwxuAEhQ – 2:57 AM

@DuaneRankin
“We definitely needed him.”
Mikal Bridges on the return of Chris Paul, who missed #Suns previous seven games with a sore right hip. pic.twitter.com/379zeXexvZ – 2:49 AM

@DuaneRankin
“Nice to get out there and play. You come back from any injury, you don’t know how it feels until you actually play 5-on-5. It was nice to play.”
Chris Paul as he posted 22 points and 11 assists in #Suns win over #Grizzlies after missing seven games with a sore right hip. pic.twitter.com/ey4ct5ZLLk – 2:48 AM

@DuaneRankin
“I felt that was the best pass.” Dario Saric on final inbounds play.
Monty Williams said the play was for Chris Paul to get the ball in backcourt to run the clock out, but Saric found Cam Johnson, who got trapped and turned the ball over, but Saric got it back at the end. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ATosYxwxyl – 2:44 AM

@DuaneRankin
“I kind of feel he was going to jump.”
Dario Saric on his move to the basket Ja Morant contested as he looked to draw the foul late in the fourth.
Morant was called for the foul and Saric made both free throws to put the #Suns up four with 12.8 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/9tViJLtdWE – 2:33 AM

@DuaneRankin
“I tried to push the ball. If the court is open, why not?”
Dario Saric as he went coast-to-coast for a layup in #Suns win over #Grizzlies as he missed last season with the knee injury.
What about a dunk on that play?
“Two points is two points (with a big smile).” pic.twitter.com/R1Lg3ldu8m – 2:30 AM

@DuaneRankin
“We needed him tonight.”
Monty Williams on Dario Saric, who posted 14 points, going 6-of-7 from the line with the last two giving #Suns a four-point lead with 12.8 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/OVhGeSJnBv – 2:27 AM

@DuaneRankin
“We did enough to win.”
Monty Williams after #Suns nearly blew a 29-point lead in Sunday’s 112-110 victory over Memphis at Footprint Center. pic.twitter.com/6Xx5tM6WRW – 2:24 AM

@DuaneRankin
In the midnight hour:
Had to get a run in.
Now my #Suns 112 #Grizzlies 110 breakdown as Phoenix has won three in a row.
5 takeaways already in.
Got videos coming. pic.twitter.com/VGzMKrDovv – 2:22 AM

@BasketNews_com
Ziaire Williams sends a FULL-COURT package to end the quarter! 😱
🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/eB2R81vP8U – 1:30 AM

@KellanOlson
Chris Paul looked like the Point God tonight and his return was the latest spark to keep the Suns’ positive momentum going: arizonasports.com/story/3473544/… – 12:50 AM

@Suns
That three in a row feeling. Thanks for riding with us this weekend, Suns fans! 🧡 pic.twitter.com/8VQHQzUOwF – 12:22 AM

@Suns
“I’m proud of the guys being able to withstand the moment. And so for us to come out with a win, I think that’s the positive that you take from it.”
🗣️ Coach Monty Williams on tonight’s win.
🔊 Media Availability: https://t.co/olvz0X3tUw pic.twitter.com/UhjCT29XBQ – 12:16 AM

@DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks wants to be able to play more physical, but he says NBA referees aren’t allowing him to in part because of a reputation he’s built.
“Every night they try to put me in foul trouble. I don’t like it. I hope it changes.”
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 12:04 AM

@KellanOlson
One of Mikal Bridges’ offseason projects was playing a full 162-game season (with 9 innings) on @MLBTheShow with the @Phillies . Didn’t finish it all but he’s in the World Series right now and plans on lifting the trophy tomorrow during a rest day. – 11:55 PM

@DamichaelC
Ja Morant on Dillon Brooks:
“He puts everything into the game of basketball when he’s out there on the floor. He’s always going to give you his all. I feel like people kind of misjudge him with that. Any coach would want a player who is going to leave it out there every time.” – 11:53 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges said tomorrow will be a self-care day. What does that entail?
A pedicure to get his feet right, an IV, a massage, playing some Madden and walking his dog – 11:48 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges echoed Chris Paul in praising Dario Saric’s ability to stay ready thanks to the work he puts in. Said people who talk about Europeans taking over the game shouldn’t forget Saric was a high first-round pick and is “still nice with it” – 11:47 PM

@GeraldBourguet
“Getting one of our leaders back, and you know how talented C is and how smart he is…we’re just trying to get our guys back.” – Mikal Bridges on Chris Paul’s first game back – 11:40 PM

@KellanOlson
Updated standings. Suns jump to 7th. Pelicans are trending in the wrong direction so now 3rd and 4th aren’t crazy aspirations for the teams in the mix far below ’em. pic.twitter.com/VdsDZV6erh – 11:40 PM


@Suns
Dario Saric appreciation tweet!
14 points
8 rebounds
3 steals
2 CLUTCH FREE THROWS pic.twitter.com/xZMugOXNxC – 11:39 PM



@DuaneRankin
5 takeaways as Phoenix #Suns hold off Memphis #Grizzlies in Chris Paul’s return
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:28 PM

@LawMurrayTheNU
Lakers have some strong momentum going into Tuesday night
– Came back late to snap Grizzlies win streak
– Came back from 25-point halftime deficit IN PORTLAND
Blazers on other hand… that’s the kind of game where you sit in a gotdam corner and question who you are – 11:27 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Tonight’s win moved the Suns back into 7th in the West – 1 game behind the Mavs for 5th, 2.5 games behind the Pelicans for 4th and 3.5 behind the Kings for 3rd – 11:27 PM

@mcten
What a wild win for the Lakers, coming back from down 25 to beat the Blazers, 121-102, validating the MEM victory. LeBron 37p 10r; Thomas Bryant 31p on 12-of-15 14r; Schroder 24p 8a 6r; Troy Brown Jr. 10p. – 11:26 PM

@DuaneRankin
“I’m not speaking on it.”
Cam Johnson on the final play in which he received the inbounds pass, got trapped and turned over the ball that Dario Saric corralled at the end.
Trying to keep his money?
Felt he got fouled?
Probably both. Thoughts? #Suns. – 11:26 PM

@Suns
Torrey Craig came to play today.
🙌 20 points (season high)
👌 4 threes (ties season high)
💪 4 rebounds
✋ 2 blocks
👋 2 steals pic.twitter.com/mr5ebaNC4i – 11:26 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Answering a question about how his body responded to the first stint and trying to stay warm during his first break, Chris Paul noted one thing that anybody who’s been to the Footprint Center this season can agree on: “Our arena is cold.” – 11:22 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul made a point to mention how comfortable Mikal Bridges looks handling the ball and making plays lately. Said he loves seeing that and plays like when Cam Johnson grabbed a rebound and waved him off, because he’s been waiting for them to do that kind of thing for a while – 11:20 PM

@KellanOlson
Chris Paul talked about how much more comfortable Mikal Bridges has been as a ball-handler lately. He referenced Cam Johnson too and how Cam waved him off after grabbing a rebound. CP3 loves that and knows the feel for all of them together is only going to get better. – 11:19 PM

@KellanOlson
Chris Paul talked about how much more comfortable Mikal Bridges has been as a ball-handler lately. He referenced Cam Johnson too and how Cam waived him off after grabbing a rebound. CP3 loves that and knows the feel for all of them together is only going to get better. – 11:19 PM


@Suns
CP3 with the double double!
Tonight’s @fanduel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/3bV6VYrnT0 – 11:08 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Asked Dario Saric about his coast-to-coast layup. Jock Landale, whose locker is right next to Dario’s, interjected: “You should have dunked it.”
Saric: “Yeah, I should have. Oh well, 2 points is 2 points.” – 11:07 PM

@memgrizz
27 points & 8 assists makes @Ja Morant tonight’s @IntlPaperCo #GrizzPlayeroftheGame pic.twitter.com/WB1s2HGGQp – 10:58 PM

@memgrizz
27 points & 8 assists makes @Ja Morant tonight’s @IntlPaperCo #GrizzPlayeroftheGame pic.twitter.com/yI9hoUHoVy – 10:57 PM

@DamichaelC
I asked Taylor Jenkins if he would have had his challenge call on Ja Morant’s contest with Dario Saric, would he have used it.
“Absolutely.” – 10:56 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams didn’t quite agree it feels like the Suns are turning a corner just yet with guys starting to get healthy, since Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton were still out.
“I think it’s gonna take us a minute to find a team rhythm. Once we do, I think we can be pretty good.” – 10:54 PM

@Suns
The greatest fans in the NBA 💜
Thank you for our 50th consecutive sellout! pic.twitter.com/OXk4hQFYyq – 10:52 PM


@KellanOlson
Mikal Bridges’ point totals in the last 9 games: 15, 15, 26, 7, 24, 21, 28, 22 and 24. – 10:51 PM


@DamichaelC
The Grizzlies got within two twice in the final minute, but couldn’t take the lead. Back to back losses to start the road trip.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:48 PM

@KamBrothers
Can’t help but wonder if Schröder getting that game-winning steal and bucket against Memphis has been a reenergizing catalyst for him in this game. He’d been in a week-long slump before that Grizzlies win. Seems like he’s got a bit more swagger now. AK – 10:46 PM




@KellanOlson
They all count the same! Suns hold on. Gave up 37 points in the first half and then 73 in the second. They are now back to .500, 24-24 after three straight wins. Much better play the last two-plus weeks. – 10:40 PM

@johnhollinger
Suns have an adventure but manage to run out the clock and win, 112-110. Chris Paul was super in his first game back but surprisingly played 38 minutes and looked cooked by the end. Phoenix now back to .500. – 10:40 PM

@statmuse
Chris Paul’s first game back:
22 PTS
6 REB
11 AST
3 STL
Most games with 10+ AST and 3+ STL in the last 5 seasons. pic.twitter.com/DClawG6UHj – 10:39 PM



@GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 112, MEM 110
Paul: 22 Pts, 11 Ast, 6 Reb, 8-18 FG
Bridges: 24-5-4, 8-21 FG
Craig: 20 Pts, 7-9 FG
Morant: 27-8-5, 9-17 FG
Cam Johnson turned it over on the last possession, but Suns wasted enough time to run out the clock and win their 3rd straight – 10:38 PM


@langwhitaker
Tony Brothers called a foul on Ja Morant for getting kicked by Dario Saric – 10:36 PM

@KellanOlson
Dario Saric, who it took two centers fouling out for to be in for the end of the game, sinks two critical FTs to put the Suns back up 4. Grizzlies take last timeout at 12.8 to go. – 10:35 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Dario Saric draws a foul on Ja Morant attacking the rim. Morant didn’t like it, but if that was a foul for Desmond Bane earlier, that’s also a foul. Saric hits both FTs, Suns up 4 with 12.8 seconds left – 10:34 PM


@johnhollinger
Grizzlies have cut a 31-point lead to 2 with 28.6 seconds left. Phoenix ball.
Memphis has played most of 2nd half with Z Williams at 4 instead of Jaren Jackson, wonder if they’ll come back to JJJ for this defensive possession. – 10:31 PM

@KellanOlson
Grizzlies have a timeout left with 28.6 seconds left and are down 2. They have enough time to get a stop, call a timeout and set up a SLOB. Suns take their own timeout to draw something up. – 10:31 PM

@LawMurrayTheNU
Yo that Ziaire heave might matter
Suns lost 27 points off of a 29-point lead… – 10:31 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Woo buddy. After trailing by as many as 29 points, the Grizzlies are within 2 with 28.6 seconds left. Suns really can’t let this one slip through their fingers – 10:31 PM

@DamichaelC
Grizzlies down two with 28.6 seconds left. I think you play this one out instead of fouling, but we’ll see. – 10:31 PM

@johnhollinger
thing I didn’t expect to say tonight: Great ball denial by Steven Adams on Chris Paul – 10:29 PM


@Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Warriors lead the Nets 90-86. Kyrie Irving with 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting. He’s been on one since the fourth quarter in Phoenix. Nets are just 56 percent from the line with 10 attempts from Nic Claxton. – 10:25 PM

@DuaneRankin
Cam Johnson loses ball, going back and just beat the shot clock to hit a jumper and was fouled by Bane.
FT: #Suns up nine. – 10:24 PM


@johnhollinger
Great play by Biyombo to break up a 2-on-1 alleyoop but it cost him his sixth foul, both true 5s for Phoenix have now fouled out. Williams makes one FT, cuts it to a 6-point game with 2:21 left. – 10:23 PM

@DuaneRankin
#Suns running out of bigs.
Landale and Biyombo fouled out.
Ayton at home sick. – 10:22 PM

@KellanOlson
Landale fouled out a minute ago and Biyombo just got his sixth. Here comes Saric at center. He has 5 fouls. – 10:22 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Aaaaaand now Bismack Biyombo fouls out. Dario Saric in at center – 10:22 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Jock Landale fouls out on an offensive foul, so Bismack Biyombo checks back in. Bizzy picks up his 5th foul on the first play, Suns up 9 with just under 3 minutes to go – 10:20 PM


@langwhitaker
Grizzlies need to run more plays to get Ziaire looks from 71 feet – 10:19 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Back-to-back huge 3s from Mikal Bridges after struggling with his shot for most of the 2nd half. He’s got his 5th straight game with at least 20+ points, the longest streak of his career – 10:16 PM




@GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges 1st half: 11 points, 5-9 FG
Mikal Bridges 2nd half (so far): 7 points, 1-9 FG – 10:14 PM



@DuaneRankin
Jock Landale made two mistakes right there.
One, when Chris Paul throws you the ball in the paint against a smaller man, you look to score.
Two, keep a body on Steven Adams. Soon as you leave him, he’s crashing and tipping ball in.
Timeout #Suns. Lead down to 12 with 6:46 left – 10:11 PM


@DamichaelC
The Suns for whatever reason are taking a lot of quick shots, and Memphis is capitalizing. The Grizzlies now down 12 with 6:46 left in the 4th quarter. Timeout Phoenix – 10:10 PM



@GeraldBourguet
Steven Adams tip in cuts the Suns’ lead to 12 with 6:46 to go. Suns take a timeout to try and calm things down, but this is very much a game again – 10:10 PM

@memgrizz
longest made shot in franchise history @Ziaire Williams pic.twitter.com/Kc2O6vkmCP – 10:08 PM

@Suns
Mikal finds Jock with the slam from down under! pic.twitter.com/v2EWYld1e0 – 10:08 PM

@WorldWideWob
As the founding father of the Field Goal % Savings Club, I hereby declare Ziaire Williams is exempt from ever being initiated after this
pic.twitter.com/Y9VQBASaxi – 10:07 PM

@Suns
We hit 11-3s — You know what that means!
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a large fountain drink. pic.twitter.com/1hxHtZw9Vo – 10:05 PM

@TheHoChen
First game back and the difference being made by Chris Paul is instantaneous. I really really enjoy watching him work the offense, just feels like art – 10:02 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Quieter night from Cam Johnson, but that was a big reverse tip-in to push the Suns’ lead back to 19. Timeout Grizzlies – 10:01 PM


@ChrisVernonShow
ZIAIRE WILLIAMS WITH LONGEST SHOT POSSIBLE HAHHAAHA pic.twitter.com/20eSB9DkLr – 10:00 PM

@DamichaelC
John Konchar is not in to start the fourth quarter in his normal rotation spot. Taylor Jenkins is keeping Ja Morant in the game. The Grizzlies are going for it. – 10:00 PM

@memgrizz
let’s make a 4th quarter push.
📺 @GrizzOnBally pic.twitter.com/dI3yEvHl5P – 10:00 PM


@DuaneRankin
It’s good.
Ziaire Williams from 71 feet at the buzzer off glass.
#Suns 29-point lead down to 15 going into the fourth.
Saw Mikal Bridges clapping amid the buzz in the arena.
Big first five minutes to open 4th. – 9:59 PM


@GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 87, MEM 72
Craig: 20 Pts, 7-9 FG
Paul: 17 Pts, 9 Ast, 6 Reb, 6-13 FG
Bridges: 15 Pts, 5-14 FG
Morant: 18 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 7-13 FG
Unbelievable buzzer-beating 3 from Ziaire Williams from 71 feet – 9:58 PM

@DamichaelC
Oh my goodness. Ziaire Williams just chugged a shot almost the full length of the court to end the third quarter and it went in. Grizzlies now down 15.
87-72 Suns lead after 3 quarters – 9:58 PM

@KellanOlson
Ziaire Williams just launched a 70-footer that went down at the buzzer. Grizzlies now within 15 and got a spark. – 9:57 PM

@johnhollinger
ZIAIRE WILLIAMS 90 FOOT BANK SHOT !!!! End of 3 the Grizzlies have cut it to 15, Suns 87, Grizzlies 72 – 9:57 PM



@KellanOlson
Paul goes to the bench with the Suns up 24 and 2:44 left in the third quarter. He’s at 26 minutes already. Let’s see how long he can rest for. – 9:50 PM

@Suns
Finding the open man.
Torrey Craig with the reverse finish! 🌪️ pic.twitter.com/Xb3FTYys8B – 9:49 PM

@KellanOlson
Grizzlies scored on 5 straight possessions. But the Suns got to 4 in a row so they hardly made up any ground. I wonder if Memphis will still show some fight after that. – 9:48 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Josh Okogie’s 3 put the Suns up 24 with 3 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter. Curious how much longer Taylor Jenkins leaves his starters for – 9:46 PM

@2bkings
I’m enjoying watching Mikal Bridges being trusted to have the ball in his hands to be a scorer in the absence of a few guys.
He looks good – 9:42 PM

@Suns
Torrey Craig ties a season-high with his fourth triple! 👌 pic.twitter.com/uNl9GVyNgs – 9:35 PM

@KellanOlson
Morant started attacking every possession late in the first half but the Grizzlies are still floating around, especially on defense. Similar to what we saw with Kyrie on Thursday. – 9:34 PM

@KellanOlson
Morant sprinted that up the court and CP3 met him at the nail like no where do you think you’re going thoroughly enjoyed that – 9:33 PM

@GeraldBourguet
After an off night against Indiana, Torrey Craig is feeling it tonight. He’s got 16 points on 4-of-6 shooting from downtown – 9:32 PM


@DamichaelC
Jaren Jackson Jr. just made his first field goal. There was 10:58 left in the 3rd quarter when he made it. – 9:28 PM

@memgrizz
shoutout Kellen, our @FedEx Fan of the Game pic.twitter.com/zv67ooBPV4 – 9:23 PM

@Suns
CP3 at the half.
🪣 17 points (3 threes)
🪙 6 dimes
💪 6 rebounds pic.twitter.com/i61jNVVKQr – 9:19 PM




@ChrisHerrington
You know the Grizzlies are down bad when even Steven Adams is 1-6 from the floor. – 9:14 PM

@DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies not named Desmond Bane in the first half:
24 total points on 9-for-38 shooting (23.6%) – 9:13 PM


@DamichaelC
Halftime:
Suns 62 Grizzlies 37
Maybe the worst half of basketball we have seen from the Grizzlies. Memphis is shooting 30%. – 9:11 PM

@DuaneRankin
These aren’t the kind of 3s you want if you’re the #Grizzlies.
Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks and Steven Adams 3 points each.
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brooks 3 fouls each.
13 FGs made.
2-of-13 from 3.
31 points.
Score has changed since.
#Suns 62 #Grizzlies 37 Half. pic.twitter.com/CM3ji1ClsU – 9:11 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 62, MEM 37
Paul: 17 Pts, 6 Reb, 6 Ast, 6-11 FG
Bridges: 11 Pts, 5-9 FG
Landale: 8 Pts, 4 Reb
Bane: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 6-12 FG – 9:09 PM

@johnhollinger
Bismack Biyombo completes a left-hand finish while rolling on the move. It’s the Suns’ night.
At the half, it’s Phoenix 62, Memphis 37. – 9:09 PM

@DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks is giving a flagrant foul on a play he was trying to navigate through traffic where it looked like he reached back and made incidental contact with Cam Johnson. That probably sums up one of the ugliest halves of basketball we’ve seen from the Grizzlies this season. – 9:05 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Cam Johnson took a shot to the face from Dillon Brooks and stayed down for a bit. Officials will review it. Suns bench wasn’t happy about that one – 9:03 PM

@KellanOlson
Cam Johnson takes a shot to the face. Dillon Brooks swiped in and all his hand got was Johnson’s jaw. They are reviewing it. – 9:03 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Suns’ lead is up to 27. Vintage Chris Paul game and Mikal Bridges has been quietly lethal. Feels like we’re getting close to turning the page here – 9:00 PM

@DrewHill_DM
Memphis down 27 in the second quarter to Phoenix. They have 30 points. – 8:59 PM


@KellanOlson
Haven’t seen Paul run the ball up with that level of urgency all year. Smells blood. Suns up 27. – 8:59 PM



@GeraldBourguet
Great minutes from Dario Saric (7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3-4 FG) and Jock Landale (8 points, 4 rebounds, 3-4 FG) off the bench tonight – 8:51 PM

@KellanOlson
Suns have 16 points off 10 Grizzlies turnovers with 7:04 to go in the second quarter. – 8:50 PM

@langwhitaker
Hopefully the Grizzlies can find some guys who want to play tonight – 8:49 PM

@DuaneRankin
Dario Saric end to end. Bucket. Fouled.
Has 7 off the bench in 10 minutes. #Suns up 21. – 8:49 PM

@johnhollinger
Dario Saric looked totally washed when he first came back, has given Suns some real nice minutes lately. Already up to 7 pt 5 reb 3 ast in this one. – 8:49 PM


@DrewHill_DM
Third foul on Jaren with more than 8 minutes to play in the 2Q.
Memphis has looked completely out of sorts from the start. – 8:48 PM

@johnhollinger
Three fouls on JJJ after Saben Lee gets him off his feet and draws a shooting foul. He’ll likely sit the last 8:19 of the half. – 8:48 PM



@DuaneRankin
Damion Lee scores in transition, takes bump from Jaren Jackson Jr. #Suns up 16 with 8:48 left in the half. – 8:44 PM

@KellanOlson
Suns’ offense without CP3, Bridges and Johnson has been shaky. Same for the Grizzlies, though, and the Suns actually lead the second quarter 6-4 three minutes in. – 8:44 PM


@johnhollinger
Josh Okogie was awesome last night for Phoenix. His offensive possessions thus far tonight have been … interesting. – 8:41 PM

@Suns
CP3 had himself a first quarter.
15 points
3 boards
2 dimes pic.twitter.com/VKbkdNsZdl – 8:39 PM


@DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns being cautious about Devin Booker’s return from left groin strain (w/video) #Suns
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:38 PM

@DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies shot 29% from the floor in that first quarter. Seven turnovers. – 8:38 PM

@memgrizz
first quarter meh. plenty of hoops left.
we trial 32-18 after one.
📺 @GrizzOnBally – 8:38 PM


@KellanOlson
Suns up 14. Not surprising to see this type of Grizzlies effort after how easily they turned it on in the last matchup to end it with a blowout. I doubt it’ll be that seamless this time around but we’ll see. – 8:36 PM

@johnhollinger
No idea why JJJ was playing so far off CP3 with quarter ending, let him walk right into a 3 after Memphis gave up a very soft (unnecessary?) switch.
Completes a brutal first quarter for Grizzlies, trail 32-18 after 1. – 8:36 PM

@GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 32, MEM 18
Paul: 15 Pts, 3 Reb, 6-9 FG
Bridges: 6 Pts, 3-6 FG
Landale: 3 Pts, 3 Reb
Bane: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 4-9 FG
CP3 on pace for a casual 60 points in his first game back – 8:35 PM

@DuaneRankin
Jaren Jackson Jr. a little too forceful on screen.
Paul back in to close quarter. #Suns – 8:34 PM

@GeraldBourguet
I have no idea how Jock Landale caught that pass, turned and got that one to go through 2 Grizzlies defenders for the and-1, but it was impressive – 8:33 PM

@DuaneRankin
#Suns current lineup:
Saben Lee
Josh Okogie
Damion Lee
Dario Saric
Jock Landale.
Thoughts? Phoenix up 10 late in 1st. – 8:31 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Saben Lee in for Chris Paul after the timeout at the 3-minute mark – 8:28 PM

@KellanOlson
Second first quarter of the season with double digit points for CP3. He sits with 12. That’s the best his jumper has looked all year. – 8:28 PM


@DuaneRankin
Paul 3 again. Has 12 of #Suns 26 points.
Phoenix up 12 with 3:02 left in 1st. – 8:27 PM

@DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies looking sluggish. Six turnovers already and giving the Suns several second chances. – 8:27 PM

@DamichaelC
The Suns are looking like a different team with Chris Paul. He’s cooking right now.
Timeout Grizzlies. Suns up 26-14 with 3:02 left in the 1Q – 8:26 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Welcome back, Point God.
Chris Paul already has 10 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists on 4-of-6 shooting in his first game back. Looking pretty healthy out there! – 8:25 PM


@GeraldBourguet
All right Mikal Bridges has some downright nasty midrange pull-ups early on. That one off the crossover was mean – 8:24 PM




@DuaneRankin
Thank you #ESPN China and @bettyzhoulingan for having me on to talk #Suns before tonight’s game vs. #Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/iblelFQaqk – 8:23 PM


@Suns
Don’t let @Bismack Biyombo trail you, he’ll simply just swat it. 👋 pic.twitter.com/oNP5nQ4vBj – 8:23 PM

@GeraldBourguet
The Suns are 6-for-16 and the Grizzlies are 4-for-18. Lots of misses to start this one – 8:19 PM

@Suns
Torrey Craig getting it down on both ends.
The block and the triple for TC. pic.twitter.com/4qdZjaGBpd – 8:17 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges physicality to create separation on the middy?? Oh man – 8:17 PM




@DamichaelC
I was looking down after the tip because I went to tweet some words, and apparently Jaren Jackson Jr. got a block in that small stretch of time. Yea. – 8:12 PM





@memgrizz
Starting 5 vs. @Phoenix Suns
⛷ @Ja Morant
🎯 @Desmond Bane
🦹♂️ @Dillon Brooks
🦄 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
🥝 @RealStevenAdams
@Verizon | #BigMemphis
pic.twitter.com/1jh51dlruo – 8:00 PM


@DamichaelC
Ja Morant is debuting the Ja 1 “Trivia” sneakers tonight against the Phoenix Suns. pic.twitter.com/Q2i7mIZIMP – 7:47 PM




@Suns
Celebrating the New Year tonight🐇
Here is our Starting Five! pic.twitter.com/V9TCCsBAq7 – 7:33 PM


@DuaneRankin
#Suns starters vs. #Grizzlies:
Chris Paul
Mikal Bridges
Torrey Craig
Cam Johnson
Bismack Biyombo – 7:32 PM


@KellanOlson
Cam Johnson is back in the starting lineup.
Starters: Paul, Bridges, Johnson, Craig, Biyombo – 7:31 PM

@Pacers
“[Buddy Hield] made some amazing shots. One thing about him, you know what his approach is going to be…He’s going to be ready.”
Buddy Buckets hit 5 threes and finished with 22 points & 8 rebounds last night in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/YXoLFqF8xS – 7:30 PM




@Suns
Back to business.
@PlayAtGila | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/Q2TJNJRzP2 – 7:15 PM



@johnhollinger
Danny Green out here warming up getting a pretty good lather. Could definitely help Memphis with more 3 and D off the bench. pic.twitter.com/8pkHKqKjxe – 6:53 PM


@KellanOlson
No update on a re-evaluation date for Devin Booker. Cam Payne had his timeline up yesterday but no update on him. No update on the minutes restriction for Cam Johnson tonight. – 6:37 PM

@MyMikeCheck
Grizz coach Taylor Jenkins reiterates Danny Green continues to progress in rehab and conditioning from last spring’s knee surgery. He’s playing 5-on-5 with no setbacks, but still no definitive timetable on returning to play just yet. – 6:36 PM

@DuaneRankin
#Suns update: Chris Paul (hip) set to return Sunday vs. #Grizzlies azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:26 PM

@DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said Devin Booker has only done non-contact stuff. Didn’t give an exact date for Booker’s re-evaluation, but indicated more boxes need to be checked before he plays.
As for Cameron Payne, Williams said there aren’t any updates. Cam Johnson will play tonight. #Suns – 6:25 PM


@MyMikeCheck
Suns coach Monty Williams said the MLK Weekend loss to Grizzlies, particularly the way the Grizz defensively took the Suns out of their sets, “made us better.” Grizz D forced Suns to reconsider some things. – 6:21 PM

@DamichaelC
Monty Williams says Chris Paul will make his return for the Suns today. – 6:16 PM

@MyMikeCheck
Suns coach Monty Williams confirms Chris Paul is available to return tonight against the Grizzlies. – 6:16 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams says Chris Paul will play tonight. He was probable coming in – 6:15 PM

@johnhollinger
Back at it here in Phoenix. Memphis’s Santi Aldama putting in work ahead of Suns vs. Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/MrFwDnr0gl – 6:00 PM


@Pacers
“Just to be a role model for somebody…Being able to put that smile on him and his mom’s face meant everything to me.”
Jalen Smith shared a special moment with a young fan and his mom after last night’s game in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/siIg68i3gL – 6:00 PM

@mgiannotto
COLUMN: For Penny Hardaway’s 100th win at Memphis (unofficially), his players gave him the best gifts they could … the return of the poised and polished group that could be ready to go on a run.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 5:53 PM



@BradyHawk305
The Heat are always by the book with Robinson-Yurtseven-Dedmon type centers to blitz
But man I enjoy watching Bam blitz
He can wreck havoc then simply recover
Seen good things with that so far – 5:43 PM

@JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings forward Chimezie Metu underwent an MRI of his left knee. Results showed bone bruises, but no structural damage. He will be listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. – 5:35 PM

@SeanCunningham
Good news for Chimezie Metu who underwent an MRI of his left knee. The results showed bone bruises but no structural damage. He’s questionable for Monday vs. Memphis. – 5:33 PM

@James_HamNBA
Hearing good news on Chimezie Metu this afternoon. According to a league source, Metu underwent an MRI on his left knee, which revealed a bone bruise, but no structural damage. He is questionable for tomorrow’s game against Memphis. – 5:15 PM

@DuaneRankin
‘No bad blood’: Indiana #Pacers big Jalen Smith appreciates short stint with Phoenix #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:46 PM

@DuaneRankin
#Suns update: Chris Paul (hip) expected to make return Sunday vs. Grizzlies azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:43 PM

@KellanOlson
This is gonna be a classic isn’t it Suns had me commuting during Bengals/Chiefs last year too damn – 3:53 PM

@Suns
Match tonight’s purple Icon uniforms with a purple team hoodie, and don’t forget to checkout with @PayPal!
👕 https://t.co/FgnLrliFRD pic.twitter.com/ixYb9GiR6G – 3:44 PM


@mgiannotto
Wolo just said on postgame radio that Memphis will have to drive to Indianapolis to fly back to Memphis due to the snow in Cincinnati today. – 3:35 PM

@mgiannotto
FINAL: Memphis 75, Cincinnati 68
Penny Hardaway’s 100th win at Memphis (unofficially b/c of the Wiseman stuff).
DeAndre Williams (26pts, 8 rebs) was special again. Kendric Davis (21 pts) came up big when Cincinnati tied it at 50. – 3:16 PM

@geoff_calkins
Big win for Memphis, 75-68. Hope the city of Cincinnati goes 0-2 today. – 3:16 PM

@DuaneRankin
#Suns injury report vs. #Grizzlies:
AVAILABLE: Josh Okogie (nose).
PROBABLE: Chris Paul (hip).
OUT: Devin Booker (groin) Deandre Ayton (illness) Landry Shamet (foot) Cameron Payne (foot).
Cam Johnson (knee) ISN’T on report. Plan was for him to sit Saturday and play Sunday. – 3:09 PM

@KellanOlson
Chris Paul has been upgraded to probable for today’s Suns game against the Grizzlies. He has been out the last 7 games.
Cam Johnson is not on the injury report so he’s good to go as well.
Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker, Jae Crowder, Cam Payne and Landry Shamet remain out. – 3:04 PM

@GeraldBourguet
After missing the last 7 games, Chris Paul (right hip soreness) is probable for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies.
Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) is still out. Cam Johnson, who missed yesterday’s game due to right knee injury management, isn’t on the injury report – 3:03 PM

@mgiannotto
Feels like 75 percent of Memphis’ fouls come from jumping on pump fakes. – 2:54 PM

@SiriusXMNBA
“[Jaren Jackson Jr] is just cleaning up everything”
@TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson on the Memphis forward’s exceptional defense
@Memphis Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/MSiXlX0jxy – 2:49 PM

@Suns
Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing you all a prosperous Year of the Rabbit!
@apsFYI | #ChineseNewYear2023 pic.twitter.com/DFBzC2SPlU – 2:15 PM

@Suns
“He came in with an attack mentality, getting to the free throw line. Defensively, he was a stud.”
🗣️ Coach Monty Williams on @Josh Okogie‘s big game last night. pic.twitter.com/R1a4yGh8tO – 1:50 PM

@DaneMooreNBA
If the Clippers lose to the Mavs today, Warriors lose to the Nets and Grizzlies beat the Suns, the Wolves will have sole position of the 6-seed by tomorrow, when they again play Houston — with a chance to move to over .500 pic.twitter.com/GevuYVAgjD – 1:17 PM


@memgrizz
bounce back
🆚 @Phoenix Suns
📺 @ballysportsso
📻 @929espn
⏰ 7pm
#BigMemphis pic.twitter.com/DWw211gP9s – 1:09 PM


@DuaneRankin
Online now: 5 takeaways from #Suns edging #Pacers.
On Twitter: Postgame video interviews: Monty Williams, Josh Okogie, Mikal Bridges, Ish Wainright, Bismack Biyombo.
Later today: Jalen Smith, 92-93 Suns reunion, injury update.
Later tonite: 5 Suns-#Grizzlies takeaways, videos. pic.twitter.com/N27oBKxaZ2 – 12:00 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges over the last 6 games:
21.3 PPG
5.8 APG
4.7 RPG
36.7 MPG
50 FG%
41.7 3P% – 11:59 AM

@Suns
Two defenders and a foul? Bismack took care of BIS-ness last night!
@CarMax Cam | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/J8rXzCvuLN – 11:47 AM

@Suns
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with @apsFYI and the Suns!
🆚 @Memphis Grizzlies
🕕 6 PM | Coverage starting at 5:30
📍 @FootprintCNTR
📺 @BALLYSPORTSAZ
📻 @AZSports | @az_mejor
🎟 https://t.co/K2gusSa1yL pic.twitter.com/nr07ID97Hu – 11:29 AM


@Sportando
Suns re-sign Saben Lee to second 10-day deal sportando.basketball/en/suns-re-sig… – 11:08 AM

@PetePranica
We have three officials (and they will show up on time). They have been assigned by the #NBA: Tony Brothers, Scott Twardoski and Lauren Holtkamp. @Memphis Grizzlies continue their trip in PHX. See it on @GrizzOnBally starting at 6:30 with Grizzlies Live. @Michael Wallace joins the show. – 10:27 AM

@PetePranica
We have three officials (and they will show up on time). They have been assigned by the #NBA: Tony Brothers, Scott Twardoski and Lauren Holtkamp. @Memphis Grizzlies
tip continues in Phoenix. See it on @grizzonbally starting at 6:30 with Grizzlies Live. #BigMemphis – 10:26 AM

@DrewHill_DM
Baneville II: Des Bane’s middle school football coach Abel Bryant has cancer again. He has lost a kidney and an eye.
But he gets great joy in watching Bane play. It’s an example of why for those that always believed, Bane’s NBA rise is so rewarding. https://t.co/1pgwZd4fbs pic.twitter.com/hYwZwLomct – 8:50 AM





@GoodmanHoops
SUNDAY’S GAMES TO WATCH:
Michigan State at Indiana, 12 (CBS)
Butler at UConn, 12 (FOX)
Maryland at Purdue, 1 (FS1)
Memphis at Cincinnati, 1 (ESPN2)
Bengals at Bills, 3 (CBS)
Cowboys at 49ers, 6:30 (FOX) – 6:38 AM

@DuaneRankin
FOR EARLY EAST COAST RISERS: 5 takeaways as Phoenix #Suns edge Indiana #Pacers, face Memphis #Grizzlies for final time in regular season Sunday in Phoenix (w/videos) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:12 AM

@DuaneRankin
“He had more blocks than me? They’re all learning how to block from me. I’m a great teacher.”
Bismack Biyombo as Josh Okogie had four blocks to his three in #Suns win over #Pacers.
Biyombo now has 1,001 career blocks to become only the 103rd player in #NBA history to reach 1K. pic.twitter.com/kz90UwfeJn – 3:01 AM

@DuaneRankin
“The team was doing a good job of finding me. We kind of figured they were going to blitz.”
Bismack Biyombo as he scored six of his season-high 12 points in the first quarter starting in place of Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) in #Suns win over #Pacers. pic.twitter.com/yUYQ0v7LZd – 2:56 AM

@DuaneRankin
Josh Okogie (broken nose) said he will have to wear the mask for “two to three more weeks.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/RUX9OItEf9 – 2:53 AM

@DuaneRankin
“Not really.”
Josh Okogie (broken nose) when asked if wearing a mask for the first time in a game bothered him as he scored 24 points in #Suns win over #Pacers. pic.twitter.com/CzwrLg61hh – 2:51 AM

@DuaneRankin
“I just go out there and try to be aggressive.”
Mikal Bridges as he has scored 20-plus points in four straight games for the first time in his #NBA career that is in his 5th season.
Had 22 in Saturday’s win over #Pacers. #Suns pic.twitter.com/NQewG1ReVM – 2:48 AM

@DuaneRankin
Watch Mikal Bridges👀.
Someone is lurking behind the media while he was doing his postgame interview.
“Hey man, talk about I covered for you on that block.”
Bismack Biyombo.
“Man, Biz gave me my turnover. I’m off Biz right now.”
That’s just the beginning.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/WqvwCgGXWj – 2:43 AM

@DuaneRankin
“That’s our trip. Me and Cam Johnson, we’re twins. We adopted him. He’s a triplet.”
Mikal Bridges on Josh Okogie, who scored a game-high 24 points in #Suns win over #Pacers. pic.twitter.com/oCRYPHezrr – 2:38 AM

@DuaneRankin
“Last year? I probably would’ve passed up the last corner 3.”
Ish Wainright on hitting a corner 3 with 1:10 left to give #Suns an 107-101 lead.
Had gone 1-of-6 from 3 before hitting that last one. pic.twitter.com/0JnFz5R1cj – 2:33 AM

@DuaneRankin
“Back-to-backs are back-to-backs, but it’s basketball. We’re home. We’re not flying. Guys will be in their house in an hour, sleep in their own bed. I’m sure they’re jacked up to play.”
Monty Williams as #Suns face #Grizzlies Sunday. Lost by 30 at Memphis on #MLKDay. pic.twitter.com/WuABtu1o7X – 2:28 AM

@DuaneRankin
“Gave us some momentum.”
Monty Williams on #Suns closing third quarter on 7-0 run to take an 87-83 lead going into the fourth.
Phoenix had three offensive rebounds on one possession that led to a Damion Lee 3 to tie the game at 83-83 with 1:22 left in the third. pic.twitter.com/hmnbHSHWrJ – 2:24 AM

@DuaneRankin
“To be able to get to the free throw line, he had 15 free throws? The transition defensive plays he made. The Superman tip-in, the 3. He was everywhere.”
Monty Williams on Josh Okogie, who scored a game-high 24 points in return game from broken nose in #Suns win vs. #Pacers. pic.twitter.com/Uvsk63md6h – 2:20 AM