Grizzlies Defeat Bucks, 116-113
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 116-113, at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday.

This game was full of monster swings in the second half, as Memphis made the run that mattered most. In fact, Milwaukee went on a 27-4 run when they trailed by 15 points in the third quarter to take an eight-point lead early in the fourth. Memphis then responded with a 23-7 run to take an eight-point lead with two minutes remaining. The Bucks then ended the game on a 12-7 run but that simply wasn't enough to make up their deficit. Those small spurts by Milwaukee was the only time Memphis wasn't in control, as they led for 40 minutes of this game. Three-point shooting was huge for the Grizzlies, as they went 14-of-36 from long range while the Bucks hit just 9-of-35. Taking care of the ball was also critical, with Memphis recording two more assists than Milwaukee while committing four fewer turnovers.

The Grizzlies (8-5) were led by Marc Gasol, as he tallied 29 points, five rebounds and two assists. Mike Conley accrued 26 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals. Kyle Anderson collected six points, eight rebounds and five assists. Shelvin Mack led the bench with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists.

The Bucks (10-4) got another gen out of Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he accumulated 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks on 10-of-14 from the field. Khris Middleton finished with 25 points, five rebounds and three assists. Eric Bledsoe totaled 15 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Pat Connaughton led the bench with 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Both teams play home games on Friday for their next outings, with Milwaukee welcoming the Chicago Bulls and Memphis playing the Sacramento Kings.
Posted on: 11/14/2018 7:29 PM
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