The Memphis Grizzlies secured a commanding 125-91 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night (3/15). Jaren Jackson Jr. led the charge with an impressive 31 points, shooting 13-of-18 from the field.
Desmond Bane also delivered a standout performance, recording 22 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.
Despite the absence of star guard Ja Morant due to right shoulder soreness, the Grizzlies dominated from start to finish. They built a double-digit lead in the first half and extended it to 32 points early in the fourth quarter. This win marked Memphis' fifth in six games and improved their record to 10-3 in back-to-back scenarios.
For Miami, Kel'el Ware contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo added 18 points. The Heat struggled offensively, particularly in the third quarter, where they were outscored 31-19, leading to their seventh consecutive loss.
Next up: Memphis travels to Sacramento to play the Kings Monday night (3/17) at 9:00 p.m. Pregame with Gary Darby begins at 8:30 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN, the Flagship Radio Home of the Memphis Grizzlies.
