Grizzlies Rally Late For Home Win
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Miami Heat, 101-93. at FedEx Forum on Monday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Heat held a 32-27 lead after one quarter. The hosts picked up the pace in the second and outscored the Heat 31-19 in the quarter to take a seven-point lead into the break. Both sides came out strong in the third and after a few lead changes, the Grizzlies carried a five-point lead into the final frame. The Grizz kept their focus in the fourth and rallied to a double-digit lead late in the quarter, which was enough to close out their third straight win.

Tyus Jones led the Grizzlies with 28 points, five rebounds, 10 assists and two steals, in 36 minutes. Santi Aldama followed up with 18 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Dillon Brooks logged 17 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the field, including 8-of-32 from deep.

Meanwhile, Tyler Herro led the Heat with 23 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 40 minutes. Jimmy Butler followed up with 18 points, six rebounds, eight assists and a steal, while Caleb Martin added 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting. The Heat shot 39 percent from the field, including 14-of-40 from long range.

The Heat (11-13) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Piston on Tuesday. The Grizzlies (15-9) play host to the Thunder on Wednesday.
Posted on: 12/5/2022 8:18 PM
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