In a nail-biting thriller at the Footprint Center on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Ja Morant etched his name into the highlight reel by sinking a clutch 11-foot jumper with just 7.6 seconds left, propelling the Memphis Grizzlies to a 114-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns and extending their dominance with a sixth straight win over their Western Conference rivals. Morant erupted for 28 points, including 18 in the second half, alongside eight rebounds and seven assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 18 points and Santi Aldama added a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, highlighted by a taunting stare-down after a dagger three that ballooned Memphis's lead to nine late in the fourth.
Here's Daily Memphian reporter Drew Hill with Grizzlies Beat Writer Chris Herrington breaking down the win for Memphis on 92.9 FM ESPN. AUDIO:
Rookie of the Year candidate Cedric Coward continued his hot-streak scoring 14 points off the bench. Afterwards, Coward spoke to Eric Hasseltine on the Grizzlies Radio Network on 92.9 FM ESPN. AUDIO:
Next game: Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (3-2) at FedExForum at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31st, 2025, on 92.9 FM ESPN