Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13), and center Zach Edey reach for the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday,
Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies host Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Western Conference play. The Grizzlies are 20-14 in Western Conference games. Memphis ranks second in the NBA with 13.
Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. shared a cold-shoulder secret for motivating Ja Morant through tough games.
Phoenix and Memphis were tied, 137-137, at the end of regulation because of Ja Morant. He scored 15 of his 27 points for the Grizzles in the fourth quarter, and hit a game-tying shot before the end of regulation to push an extra period.
A back and forth battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns needed more than four quarters for a result. Memphis star Jaren Jackson Jr. was dominating on Tuesday night, but he fouled out in the fourth quarter.
Ja Morant had 29 points and eight assists and the Memphis Grizzlies closed overtime with a 7-0 run to beat the Phoenix Suns 151-148 on Tuesday night.
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