Grizzlies vs. Suns: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Monday December 27, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies 114, Phoenix Suns 113 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
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5 takeaways from #Suns loss to #Grizzlies on Ja Morant’s game winner with 0.5 seconds left
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Grizzlies cold – 1:34 AM
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Did you know? @Memphis Grizzlies have best road record vs. teams currently .500 or better? Now 5-2 after beating Phoenix (courtesy @Sportradar) – 1:31 AM
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The @Memphis Grizzlies are the only @NBA team this season to defeat both the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns.
Both victories came on the road. pic.twitter.com/eVYjuHvxZh – 1:29 AM
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goodnight 😴
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@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/DoFubemKAM – 1:25 AM
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It felt like much more than your typical comeback effort from the Suns tonight considering how the last 36 hours have gone: arizonasports.com/story/2948698/… – 1:20 AM
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If what Ja Morant did tonight didn’t convince you that he should be an #NBAAllStar I can’t help you. Dude balled out against one of the best teams in the league and a future Hall of Famer. #Call12 – 1:01 AM
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Steph Curry finally broke his Christmas slump with a 33-point performance during the Warriors’ win over the Suns. Here is a look at the stats and highlights. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/26/sta… – 1:00 AM
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Steven Adams recorded season highs with 9 offensive rebounds and 7 assists in tonight’s 114-113 win at Phoenix.
Adams is the first player in @Memphis Grizzlies history with 9+ OREB and 7+ AST in a game and the first NBA player to achieve this stat line since Karl-Anthony Towns in 2018. pic.twitter.com/elGXo7xnJA – 12:59 AM
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High-level basketball tonight between @Memphis Grizzlies and Suns. Punch, counterpunch, two clutch shots and @Ja Morant gets the last word. That was great fun. #GrzNxtGen – 12:58 AM
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Desmond Bane is shooting 48.9% from 3-point range since Nov. 18 (21 games played) and has the @NBA’s highest 3P% over that span (min. 100 3PA).
@Desmond Bane x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/iYvnu0hrdI – 12:45 AM
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Watch Ja Morant answer Booker 3 with driving game-winner for Grizzlies nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/28/wat… – 12:42 AM
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vs. errrrbody 🙅
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Desmond Bane on playing w/Ja Morant:
“As far as me and Ja, I feel like we got good chemistry. Last year we didn’t really have that chemistry when we were new to playing with each other. It’s fun for sure.”
They are turning into one of the most promising backcourts in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/hoedbj4UiZ – 12:39 AM
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we got 12!!!! 1 of 1. whole gang stepping tn very special! – 12:39 AM
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Morant, Bane team up to take down Suns dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 12:38 AM
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Tonight marked Ja Morant’s third career game-winning field goal with less than two seconds remaining in the 4Q or OT.
@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/E0J8t5Sm2w – 12:36 AM
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“If you have the answers to the test beforehand, then you always get it right.”
Cam Johnson on defending Ja Morant, who hit winner with 0.5 seconds left. #Suns pic.twitter.com/IpiUYN1fgR – 12:32 AM
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This is random… but I really want a Nuggets-Grizzlies playoff rivalry to develop over the next few years just because those rosters are the definition of “styles make fights.” – 12:28 AM
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“It’s been crazy, but we know what’s going on in the world.”
Cameron Payne as #Suns were without Monty Williams, Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder as all three are under #NBA health and safety protocols. pic.twitter.com/w5tFYtes1O – 12:28 AM
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Desmond Bane on the question of whether Ja Morant should be an All-Star:
“I don’t know why people are asking the question. What are we talking about? 33 points. His (4th) game back. Comes off injury and COVID and games the Suns on the road.
“It should not be a discussion.” – 12:25 AM
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Desmond Bane set career highs with 32 points and 6 3PM in tonight’s 114-113 win over Phoenix.
Bane had recorded 5 3PM seven different times entering tonight. pic.twitter.com/WqrGJjlvlZ – 12:23 AM
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🥷 33 points.
🥷 3-5 from deep.
🥷 4 rebounds
🥷 4 assists
🥷 1 GW bucket.
Call 12. He’s gonna answer.
@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/80mZmVwss4 – 12:22 AM
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“That’s big-time coaching right there.” Cam Johnson as he talked about the play lead assistant Kevin Young drew up for Devin Booker 3 to give #Suns one-point lead with five seconds left.
Young filled in for Monty Williams (health and safety protocols). pic.twitter.com/vMe78hkJQa – 12:21 AM
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Interim Suns coach Kevin Young on the Morant play:
“We had a little bit of a miscommunication. But he’s a great player, and we did everything we could. We threw a lot at him in the 4th quarter. Kudos to him for making that play.” – 12:18 AM
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“The bank 3 surprised everybody.”
Jalen Smith didn’t call it, but that was part of his career high 15-point night as Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder were out under health and safety protocols. #Suns pic.twitter.com/3DN3mkpeOe – 12:16 AM
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James Harden now has 6,00 assists and counting. He’s the 10th player in NBA history with 20,000 points, 6,000 assists and 5,000 rebounds joining Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Gary Payton, Clyde Drexler, Oscar Robertson, John Havlicek, and Jerry West. pic.twitter.com/NID25BjOaY – 12:05 AM
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Ja Morant shredded the Suns when they went to their drop coverage today. So many NBA teams play that coverage to force long midrange 2s, but Morant is one of those players who can get to his spot and make it hell for a big man. He said his goal is to get downhill when he sees it – 12:05 AM
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James Harden’s 10th assist of the game is the 6,000th of his career. He’s the 10th player in NBA history with 20,000 points, 5,000 rebounds and 6,000 assists:
Kobe Bryant
Clyde Drexler
John Havlicek
LeBron James
Chris Paul
Gary Payton
Oscar Robertson
Jerry West
Russell Westbrook – 12:02 AM
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Ja Morant on Desmond Bane:
“Des can tell you that I always say, ‘Yeah, bro, you da goods.’ “
He also called Bane “a professional shot maker” – 12:00 AM
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Ja Morant said that the final play was “Ja go get a bucket.” – 11:57 PM
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“It was Ja go get a bucket. That’s what I did.”
-Ja Morant on that last play – 11:56 PM
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Ja Morant on the last playcall:
“It was Ja go get a bucket.” – 11:56 PM
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Jalen Smith career high 15 points. #Suns #Grizzlies – 11:49 PM
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Miscommunication.
Kevin Young on how #Suns defended Ja Morant on game winning bucket with 0.5 seconds left. #Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/qtKthoh1Kq – 11:49 PM
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Ja Morant ascends, Grizzlies outlast Suns 114-113 (by @NathanChester24) https://t.co/0bfdlk2oBW pic.twitter.com/GVm9caa9JW – 11:48 PM
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It kinda got lost in all the craziness down the stretch but I hope Bane isn’t seriously injured – 11:44 PM
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Regardless of the outcome, Book was incredible with this one. pic.twitter.com/rgCPofMkoZ – 11:43 PM
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Kevin Young said there was a little bit of a defensive miscommunication on that last play, but hats off to Ja Morant for making a tough shot – 11:43 PM
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Nets 71, Clippers 55 | Half | Brooklyn has 42 points in the paint — four points shy of the most in a first half this season in the NBA. (Memphis had 46 PITP vs Sac on 11/28. The Clippers, of course, gave up 44 PITP in the second half of their loss to Memphis on 11/18.) – 11:41 PM
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Book with tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/F6mpOJzW1H – 11:39 PM
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Desmond Bane last 7 games:
21.9 PPG
4.0 3PG
51/52/100%
No one cared who he was until he put on this season. pic.twitter.com/aAkVXxnM8w – 11:39 PM
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The Grizz have a sneaky great answer when playing the Suns. Ja, Melton, Bane, Brooks, Jaren is a fantastic small ball unit when not facing a big forward playmaker. That’s the only weakness in the Suns offensively in my eyes, and the Grizz may be able to exploit it in playoffs. – 11:39 PM
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Book was there to Ja just hung in the air an extra half-second. Crazy play. pic.twitter.com/GsDaycABAm – 11:37 PM
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headed back to the crib with back to back dubs: pic.twitter.com/Y98aFttqK2 – 11:37 PM
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Screw the hashtag. Ja Morant will be in Cleveland on Feb. 20. – 11:36 PM
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Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are the first starting backcourt, both 23 years old or younger, to each have 30 points in a game since Allen Iverson and Jerry Stackhouse on April 5, 1997 against the Hornets. – 11:35 PM
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“We got 12!”
@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar – 11:32 PM
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Ja Morant gives his game jersey to Chris Paul’s dad after the win over the latter’s son’s Suns. – 11:31 PM
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walk in ya trap, take over ya trap. road warriors. pic.twitter.com/o80CzwYTaH – 11:31 PM
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Ja Morant checks all boxes of Hubie Brown closer definition 1 wants shot 2 can make shot 3 makes FTs 4 can pass out of trap 5 if nothing can create
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Huge win by Grizzlies 114-113 at Suns. Ja Morant with 33 points and an incredible game-winner. Desmond Bane career-highs of 32 points and 6 3-pointers. pic.twitter.com/KXBsXbt4zc – 11:30 PM
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I do like that the Suns play Ariana Grande “Be Alright” after a loss in the arena – 11:30 PM
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Ja Morant scores the game-winner and Desmond Bane scores a career-high 32 points.
A hell of a win for the Grizzlies, who were without two of their best defensive pieces in Dillon Brooks and De’Anthony Melton. – 11:29 PM
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Fought to the very end. pic.twitter.com/uylVMUsY81 – 11:29 PM
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Grizzlies win 114-113!!!
Ja Morant with the game winner and finishes with 33 PTS!
Plus a career high night for Desmond Bane with 32 PTS and going 6-12 3PT FG – 11:29 PM
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That was a terrific game. These two teams will be big contenders in the west for a long time. The Grizzlies won the backcourt matchup and that doesn’t happen against PHX often. That’s a hell of a win for the Grizzlies. – 11:29 PM
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CALL 12.
@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar – 11:29 PM
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#Grizzlies 114, #Suns 113 Final. pic.twitter.com/gng0zQU6rY – 11:28 PM
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The Grizzlies have beaten the Warriors, Suns and Jazz on the road, all before new year. We should be talking about them – 11:28 PM
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Desmond Bane career night:
32 PTS
6 REB
12-22 FG
6-11 3P
He is somehow +4000 to win MIP. pic.twitter.com/Ji8UL67lHA – 11:28 PM
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BIG 12. MHM. 🗣
@Ja Morant #NBAAllStar
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@Ja Morant #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/eEs7qFiQby – 11:28 PM
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Statement win for the Grizzlies. – 11:28 PM
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JA MORANT. my god what a finish at the rim for the W. pic.twitter.com/J9CB1amAVX – 11:28 PM
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ja and book just made ridiculously clutch shots look so easy. that was such a fun ending. – 11:27 PM
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Final: MEM 114, PHX 113
Booker: 30 Pts, 10-20 FG
Cam Johnson: 19 Pts, 7 Reb
Paul: 13 Pts, 13 Ast, 6 Reb
Morant: 33-4-4, 14-25 FG
Bane: 32 Pts, 12-22 FG – 11:27 PM
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Mikal Bridges isn’t close at the buzzer with only 0.5 seconds left. Suns lose their 2nd straight game for the second time this season – 11:27 PM
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It’s raining 3’s in The Valley, meaning you get free Carl’s Jr! 🍔
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/vjEIZd2IuC – 11:26 PM
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Ja Morant. Answers.
#Grizzlies up one.
0.5 seconds left. #Suns – 11:26 PM
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Ja/Memphis vs Suns is a classic right now – 11:26 PM
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Devin Booker for the lead. pic.twitter.com/eBYxNeoca4 – 11:26 PM
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JA MORANT #NBAAllStar – 11:26 PM
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Damn that’s tough Book and Ja
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This Memphis-Phoenix game is awesome. What a back and forth late here by Ja Morant and Devin Booker. – 11:26 PM
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JA MORANT MAKES THE GRIZZLIES BETTER YA HEAR ME. – 11:26 PM
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Devin. Armani. Booker.
3.
#Suns up one. 5 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/OzJa5wBaU2 – 11:26 PM
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Again, the Suns have had no answer for Ja Morant all night. Grizzlies back up 1 with 0.5 seconds left pic.twitter.com/TFdXhdEZB2 – 11:25 PM
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JA MORANT YOU HEAR ME – 11:25 PM
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Ja Morant. Onions … – 11:25 PM
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Ja got to the rim yet again going left. Suns have 0.5 seconds – 11:25 PM
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BIG 12 YA HEAR ME.
@Ja Morant #NBAAllStar – 11:25 PM
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tfw devin booker was wiiiiiide open pic.twitter.com/sS0cbZ1FSF – 11:25 PM
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Booker didn’t even appear to be looking to shoot. He saw how open he was, squared up, and bottom. Got to wonder why no JJJ there over Steven Adams? Javale McGee has fouled out. – 11:25 PM
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Suns take the lead 113-112 on Devin Booker’s three.
5 seconds left. – 11:24 PM
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Book that wide open is a layup from deep. – 11:24 PM
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Oh dear, Memphis. You can’t leave Devin Booker that open pic.twitter.com/f0sH3NoeE3 – 11:24 PM
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Bane’s defense on Booker has been horrific over the last 3 minutes of the game, and that was just the cherry on top. – 11:24 PM
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WET LIKE HE’S BOOK!
RT RT RT RT @DEVINBOOK #NBAALLSTAR – 11:24 PM
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Devin Booker 😮 – 11:24 PM
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bruh….. – 11:24 PM
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Wow. Devin Booker. – 11:23 PM
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Someone on Memphis messed up. Booker exits the SLOB wide open and is as surprised as all of us. Drills the go-ahead 3. – 11:23 PM
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#Suns force 24-second violation as Anderson airballed open corner 3.
Timeout #Suns. 8 second left pic.twitter.com/ysd30HWvUR – 11:23 PM
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Not a great last minute for Kyle Anderson to say the least. – 11:23 PM
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2 point game.
we lead by 2.
their ball.
8 seconds left. – 11:23 PM
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Suns ball, down 2, with 8 seconds left – 11:22 PM
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Notable that the Suns are in the bonus – 11:22 PM
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The best thing about this Celtics season is that most of their games end when there are still other games to watch before going to bed. Grizzlies-Suns is awesome, for example. Warriors-Suns on Christmas too.
Loving the game over a team is the best change you can make. – 11:22 PM
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Paul steal on Bane triggers a series of events.
Booker 3 (Miss)
Jalen Smith offensive rebound
Johnson 3 (Miss)
Bridges offensive rebound (make).
#Suns down two with 32 seconds left, 112-110.
Timeout #Grizzlies. – 11:20 PM
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Pandemonium. Suns got a steal and had two good looks at a 3 (Book’s initial one, not his second), but they got offensive rebounds to keep it alive. Bridges hits a floater and it’s a 2-point game with 32 seconds left – 11:19 PM
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real #NBAAllStar stuff from @Ja Morant
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To say that the Suns have missed DeAndre Ayton against Steven Adams would be a massive understatement. – 11:18 PM
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Bane with 32. To the rim past Johnson, over Smith.
#Suns down five. – 11:17 PM
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Adams too big for Smith inside
Bucket.
Chris Paul answers, fouled by Bane, who now has five fouls.
Hits FT.
#Suns down three with 1:13 left. – 11:16 PM
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Ja Morant with 31 and Desmond Bane with 30.
They are going to be a problem in the league for a long, long time. – 11:16 PM
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Suns just have no answer for Ja Morant (31 points, 13-23 FG) or Desmond Bane (30 points, 11-21 FG) defensively right now, but Booker’s 3 pulls them back within 4 – 11:15 PM
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My Lord, JaVale McGhee is gonna see Ja Morant in his nightmares tonight. – 11:15 PM
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OH MY GOD JA MORANT HOW???!!!! – 11:15 PM
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A career high 30 points for the last pick in the 2020 first rd…..
Desmond Bane – 11:15 PM
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Johnson fouled on a 3.
Hit all 3.
#Suns down five. – 11:14 PM
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Career high alert 🚨
Desmond Bane has 30 PTS and has knocked down 6 threes – 11:13 PM
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Desmond Bane is the best shooter in franchise history. – 11:13 PM
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Career-high 30 points for Desmond Bane. Ja Morant has 29 right behind him. – 11:13 PM
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A NEW CAREER HIGH FOR DESMOND BANE MANE. – 11:13 PM
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Bane career-high 30. #Suns #Grizzlies. – 11:13 PM
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Konchar has done a very respectable job on Booker tonight – 11:12 PM
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Johnson answers with 3. #Suns down five. – 11:12 PM
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Bane 3. #Suns down eight. Huge shot. Has 27 – 11:11 PM
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Cam Johnson appreciation post. pic.twitter.com/KilPl8guvn – 11:11 PM
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11 points.
14 rebounds.
5 assists.
@Steven Adams‘s 5th double double this season 🥝 pic.twitter.com/H4ECDJE6rl – 11:11 PM
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Really rough shooting night for CP3 – 11:11 PM
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Got two bigs going at it right now.
Been battling all night.
But when Adams tried to get up and his leg hit McGee while he was down?
Time for the refs to intervine.
All of them, but looks like McGee and Adams talked it out.
#Suns down five as Adams hit FTs. 4 minutes left. – 11:10 PM
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JaVale wants none of Adams. – 11:10 PM
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JaVale McGee took exception to Steven Adams standing over him. McGee now has 5 fouls with 4:05 to play – 11:09 PM
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Playing drop coverage against Ja Morant 🚩🚩🚩 – 11:09 PM
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good jit. always in the right spot. pic.twitter.com/2XeGYWNNuB – 11:08 PM
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Keep fighting. pic.twitter.com/5ap0v4nkiH – 11:08 PM
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Paul two.
Morant two.
#Suns down five. – 11:08 PM
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#Suns being outrebounded 46-31. – 11:07 PM
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Chris Paul trying to foul Ja Morant to stop that fast break looked like two kids playing tag on the playground lol – 11:07 PM
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John Konchar always comes flying out Nowhere AT THE RIGHT TIME! – 11:05 PM
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Konchar huge transition follow.
#Suns down five. – 11:04 PM
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Tyus Jones is -14 in 18 minutes today. – 11:02 PM
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This is the #NBA.
Team up big.
Other team makes a run.
Both teams hit lull. Missing shots.
Forcing action.
That’s usually followed up by one of two things:
The team that was down big draws even closer or the team up big goes on a run.
#Suns down 3 with 7:16 left in game. – 11:02 PM
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Wow. 11-0 Suns run. Triples starting to go in. Think it’s time to get 12 back in the game now. Suns have cut the lead to 3 – 11:01 PM
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WHAT A FIND. WHAT A THREE.
94-91 Memphis with 7:16 remaining. – 11:01 PM
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Suns within 3 after a Cam Johnson corner 3 and the Grizzlies need a timeout. Building is so loud you can’t hear whistles. Have to guess Ja Morant is back in after this – 11:00 PM
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Booker in, Paul out with 7:58 left in game.
He’ll be back. #Suns down six. – 10:59 PM
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Not sure the Grizzlies can afford to wait for Ja Morant much longer. – 10:59 PM
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BIG TIME. KEEP WORKING. pic.twitter.com/89iw7YBksM – 10:58 PM
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Too soon, but Smith showing activity in the follow dunk.
Offensive basket interference.
#Suns still down eight as #Grizzlies are out of rhythm. #Suns speeding them up with their defense. – 10:57 PM
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Payne picking up full court on Jones forced him into a tough layup he missed.
Remember, Payne is from Memphis. #Suns still down eight. – 10:55 PM
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51 points combined for @Desmond Bane & @Ja Morant pic.twitter.com/cY3hNgGMeO – 10:54 PM
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book it
@James Harden #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/IsV9OZRsc5 – 10:53 PM
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15 turnovers for the Grizzlies.
And now we have a game in Phoenix. Memphis by eight. – 10:52 PM
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WE LOVE THAT ROLL @CAMPAYNE. – 10:52 PM
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Payne rattles in a three after Jaren Jackson Jr. went in out of control to start the transition opportunity.
Once down 18, #Suns down eight with 9:30 left in game.
Timeout Grizzlies. – 10:52 PM
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Timeout Grizzlies. Suns back within 8 after making three three-pointers so far in the 4th. – 10:52 PM
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Home crowd made a push after that Cam Johnson 3. Grizzlies turn it over, Cam Payne hits a 3 and the deficit is down to 8. Signs of life? – 10:52 PM
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Lord, Bane hit that from Memphis. – 10:51 PM
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Chris Paul gets up slowly grabbing back of his head after taking a charge. #Suns down 14 as Bane answers with a 3, his fourth of the night on six 3PTAs. – 10:51 PM
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Chris Paul stayed down for a second after getting trucked by Brandon Clarke. Was shaking out his neck/shoulder but appears to be fine and is staying in – 10:50 PM
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Jalen Smith 3. 2nd one (Is 2-of-4). #Suns down 11 – 10:50 PM
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4th quarter otw.
📺 Watch on @GrizzOnBally 📺
📻 Listen on @929espn 📻 pic.twitter.com/MnyYsrPajp – 10:48 PM
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KILLIAN TILLIE got the club turned up haha pic.twitter.com/l6S9RjuLKv – 10:48 PM
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Killian Tillie with the POSTER 📸
pic.twitter.com/5U4LncD8VG – 10:47 PM
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End of 3Q: MEM 89, PHX 75
Booker: 23 Pts, 8-15 FG
Smith: 10 Pts, 6 Reb
Paul: 8 Pts, 8 Ast, 5 Reb
Morant: 27 Pts, 11-20 FG
Grizzlies up 50-38 in points in the paint and 41-24 in rebounds – 10:45 PM
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mhm. mhm. mhm. 🥷
15 in the quarter. 27 for the game for @Ja Morant.
#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/NBJe4aqcKx – 10:43 PM
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So, your plan to stop Ja Morant is Elfrid Payton? pic.twitter.com/vTtdCnrAmi – 10:43 PM
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Elfrid Payton has been given the task of slowing down Morant.
Forced him into a tough shot.
#Suns down 16, though. – 10:42 PM
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Attacking the rim.
@Devin Booker
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I’d hesitate to make any sweeping declarations about this game other than “Yes, Deandre Ayton and Monty Williams are very good at what they do.” – 10:41 PM
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The holiday season always reminds me of the 2018 Timberwolves holiday party when Dario Saric just stood by the speciality cocktail bar for 4 straights hours without talking to anyone besides a buddy he brought. I gained a lot of respect for him that night. – 10:41 PM
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ON HIS HEAD @KillianTillie 😤 pic.twitter.com/3XyggrOpHa – 10:39 PM
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If Ja Morant is shooting like this, there is absolutely nothing you can do defensively. – 10:39 PM
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Killian Tillie really just ended knockoff Horace Grant’s career, I love the NBA! – 10:38 PM
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Ja Morant is in that world right now where only he exists.
Has 27 on 11-of-18 FGs. He’s 3-of-4 from 3. Has 15 in the 3rd quarter.
#Suns down 85-71 with 3:32 left in the 3rd. – 10:38 PM
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Ja Morant has three 3-pointers and just hit a step back middy in the the third quarter. 12 is in bag right now. – 10:38 PM
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Ja’s up to 27 points and has 23 of ’em in the middle quarters. Timeout Suns. – 10:37 PM
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Ja Morant is just smoking the Suns right now. He’s up to 27 points on 11-18 FG and keeping the Grizzlies out in front every step of the way – 10:37 PM
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Killian Tillie said “DO YOU LIKE CREPES?” – 10:36 PM
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Kyle Anderson is one of the most unique players in the NBA.
He’s not the swiftest, but somehow he can steal the ball from the vice grip handles of Chris Paul.
Wild.
#Suns down 83-71 as Booker hits 3. – 10:36 PM
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KILLIAN TILLIE FROM THE TOP ROPE pic.twitter.com/ZWu4KzNpRC – 10:36 PM
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KILLIAN TILLIE!!! – 10:36 PM
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SHEESH. – 10:36 PM
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Oh no. Jalen Smith just got dunked on hard by Killian Tillie – 10:36 PM
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Mikal Bridges is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, and Ja Morant has had him in hell tonight.
You love to see it! – 10:33 PM
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Morant took an elbow from Booker, who just checked it, as he scored in transition.
Timeout #Grizzlies.
#Suns down 12 midway through third quarter. – 10:32 PM
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Smith getting more than a taste of Steven Adams.
Adams just bullied him inside for a layup. #Suns down 16. – 10:30 PM
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Morant 3. Again.
Hass 22. #Suns down 14 as Booker answers with a two. – 10:29 PM
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Until tonight, the Celtics had done a decent job navigating this brutal month of December. Now, though, they sit at 5-8, and have games against Phoenix and the Clippers to close it out. This one is a game that hurts to give away, even with the absences they have at the moment. – 10:29 PM
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get it out the net 🗣
7 points (19 total) outta the locker room for @Ja Morant pic.twitter.com/pV8NAjUl51 – 10:29 PM
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McGee four fouls.
Smith checking in. #Suns lead assistant Kevin Young talked to Smith up to the scores table.
#Suns down 71-56 early in 3rd. – 10:27 PM
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Ja Morant trying to deliver the knockout punch here early in the 3rd. – 10:26 PM
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Uh oh.
Ja Morant is red hot to start the 3rd quarter and the Grizzlies lead Phoenix by 15. – 10:26 PM
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Chris Paul picked an unfortunate night to start 0-for-5. That’ll probably change in the 4Q if this is still close, but Ja Morant (19 points) is starting to take over – 10:26 PM
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Starting to become the Ja show. Suns down 15. – 10:25 PM
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Morant 3. #Suns down 15. – 10:24 PM
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Morant was looking to pass to Adams once he went airborne, but hung in air long to not only get off the shot, but make it.
#Suns down 12 – 10:24 PM
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Cam Johnson in starting role tonight?
Seven points (3-of-8 FGs, 1-of-5 on 3s), three rebounds in 18 minutes in the 1st half. #Suns – 10:22 PM
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Jalen Smith bucket shy of establishing new career high.
Has 10 tonight at the half vs. Grizzlies.
Scored 11 last season in San Antonio. #Suns – 10:20 PM
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Desmond Bane with a 19-4-2 stat-line in just 16 minutes, and someone needs to check on @JoeMullinax – 10:14 PM
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At half pic.twitter.com/fskFofyYhN – 10:11 PM
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#Grizzlies 60 #Suns 48 H.
PHX: Booker 12, Smith 10. Bridges 2 (1-of-1 FG). Team: 38.6% FG (3-of-14 3s). No Monty Williams, Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder (health/safety)
MEM: Desmond Bane 19, Morant 12. Team: 52.2% FG (5-of-16 3s) No Dillon Brooks, De’Anthony Melton (health/safety) – 10:11 PM
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24 minutes to the finish line. pic.twitter.com/UzoTLPbcda – 10:11 PM
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Grizzlies leading the Suns 60-48 at the half. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are outplaying Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Grizzlies outrebounding PHX 28-16. Winning the battle in the frontcourt and backcourt so far. – 10:09 PM
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So much to like from the Grizzlies in the first half. They lead the Suns by 12 at the break.
Konchar hustle is awesome (6 rebounds)
Ja Morant has 12, and was solid on defense
Desmond Bane has 19 on 7-for-11 shooting. – 10:09 PM
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GO LITTLE ALL STAR
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@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar
@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar
@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar
@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/szZSSvBsx4 – 10:07 PM
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Halftime: MEM 60, PHX 48
Booker: 12 Pts, 3-7 FG
Smith: 10 Pts, 3 Reb
Cam Johnson: 7 Pts, 3-8 FG
Bane: 19 Pts, 7-11 FG
Grizzlies end 2Q on 19-8 run – 10:07 PM
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Ja Morant with the skip after hitting the floater to give #Grizzlies their biggest lead of the night. #Suns – 10:06 PM
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Bridges kept the ball movement going, but that’s a shot they want him to take.
#Suns down nine with 52.8 seconds left as Booker hits FTs. – 10:04 PM
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Ja Morant has been legitimately great in pick and roll defense against Chris Paul tonight. That’s a very encouraging sign for the biggest hole in his game. – 10:02 PM
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Your first Suns player in double figures is Jalen Smith – 10:02 PM
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#Suns down 12 as Bane has now 19 points. #Grizzlies – 10:01 PM
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that desmond bane jumper is art. frfr. – 10:01 PM
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John Konchar turning into a legitimate NBA rotation player and not just a meme is such a fun development. – 10:01 PM
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Wrote this going into the 2020 #NBADraft.
Phoenix #Suns: GM James Jones has ‘long conversation’ with TCU guard Desmond Bane
Grizzlies guard with 17 points in the first half tonight in Phoenix, going 3-of-4 from 3.
https://t.co/3nD53wYfzy via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/OCOBs7n24f – 10:00 PM
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3 fouls on JaVale McGee just before halftime, so Jalen Smith checks back in. Suns down 7. Big final 2 minutes to close the half here – 10:00 PM
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McGee gets his third foul with 2:26 to go in the first half. That is not good. – 10:00 PM
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Up and at it. pic.twitter.com/mq7HD9JGBe – 10:00 PM
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we call that rim protection. pic.twitter.com/Gb2CirpS6G – 9:58 PM
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Desmond Bane is 3-for-4 from 3-point range. The rest of the Grizzlies are a combined 0-for-9. – 9:58 PM
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You can say Jalen Smith is RISING to the occasion. 😏 pic.twitter.com/MsbEkfPbpP – 9:57 PM
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Booker gets it to drop inside as #Suns cut lead to one after the 3-point play. 41-40 #Grizzlies with 4:24 left in 1st half.
Booker with 9 on 3-of-7 FGs. – 9:56 PM
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Draw it up and drain it. 👌 pic.twitter.com/i5kUXXthxV – 9:55 PM
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Jalen Smith looked to go end to end with dribble, but missed the layup.
BUT Cam Johnson followed it up.
Smith with nine points on 3-of-5 shooting. Banked in a 3.
Also has three rebounds.
#Suns down 39-35 with 5:44 left in 1st half. – 9:52 PM
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Landry Sham3t pic.twitter.com/zDMeWjJzwR – 9:50 PM
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Emanuel Terry is in the building.
#Suns signed him to 10-day contract as Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder are in #NBA health and safety protocols.
He’s on the bench
Terry played two games for #Suns in that 2018-19 season, second worst in franchise history. – 9:49 PM
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The league isn’t exactly full of 6’11 guys beating guards off close outs.
Killian Tillie is good. – 9:45 PM
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Cam Johnson 3. #Suns down 2 – 9:44 PM
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GO GET THAT DES 🚫
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Spurs trail 53-43 after losing 2Q, 19-16. They shot 40.9 percent from the floor in the first half, missing 10 of their 11 shots from 3-point range.
The Spurs’ 43 first-half points are a season low. The previous low was 44 against the Suns on Nov. 22. – 9:43 PM
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Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Cam Johnson are a combined 3-for-15 and the Suns are only down 1. We’re on track for a super weird game tonight – 9:43 PM
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Mid-game push!
RT to vote @Devin Booker to #NBAAllStar 🌟 pic.twitter.com/7a2HzJPvsC – 9:42 PM
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Q1
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#Suns were 17-6 with 5:51 left in the 1st quarter.
They’re now down one, 25-24, going into 2nd quarter. – 9:40 PM
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Starting to wonder how much longer will Desmond Bane fly under the radar. It’s not just the shooting. He’s made some great defensive plays, midrange jumpers and some violent cuts to the basket for easy layups. This all in just one quarter against an elite defense. He’s on his way – 9:38 PM
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a first quarter of runs.
Us: 25 |
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@Desmond Bane leads all scorers with 12 points. pic.twitter.com/Mf6gFxUsMS – 9:38 PM
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Yeah, Brandon Clarke would provide the Grizz with much more in this matchup offensively than Tillman. – 9:38 PM
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Very clear how much Memphis misses the secondary creation of Melton and Brooks. Bane has had a great first quarter (12 points) and the offense is still struggling this quarter.
Suns close the quarter on an 11-6 run and are only down 1. – 9:37 PM
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Hello @Jalen Smith, the bank is OPEN! pic.twitter.com/cVjDEoBqBV – 9:37 PM
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End of 1Q: MEM 25, PHX 24
Smith: 7 Pts, 2-3 FG
Booker: 6 Pts, 2-6 FG
Shamet: 3 Pts
Bane: 12 Pts, 5-8 FG
Grizz up 18-8 in points in the paint and 17-8 in rebounds – 9:37 PM
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Payne with the show and go with a hesitation and high off the glass coast to coast layup over Jaren Jackson Jr.
#Suns down one. – 9:36 PM
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Shamet 3.
#Suns down three. – 9:35 PM
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Desmond Bane is unreal man. – 9:34 PM
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CROWN HIM THE FLY BY KING 👑
12 points in the first quarter for @Desmond Bane.
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Got a lot of subbing going on.
It’s almost as if Kevin Young is trying to figure out combinations for the rest of the game.
Current lineup?
Payne, Shamet, Booker, Johnson, Smith. Down 22-17. #Suns – 9:33 PM
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Bane 🚂🚂🚂🚂
Choo Choo – 9:32 PM
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Threadin’ the needle.
@Chris Paul
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YEAHHH DES. – 9:32 PM
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Thought Elfrid Payton was about to check in, but he remains on the bench.
What a crazy 24 hours it’s been for him.
Was first placed in health and safety protocols on Sunday.
By Monday evening, he was cleared to play tonight vs. Grizzlies.
Again, it’s fluid folks. #Suns – 9:32 PM
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calm and crafty wit it 🥷
@Ja Morant x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/1FXGp54K5K – 9:30 PM
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Suns rolling with CP3-Booker-Payne-Shamet-Stix. Having some Dragic-Bledsoe-IT PTSD flashbacks – 9:27 PM
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Current #Suns lineup:
Paul, Payne, Shamet, Booker and McGee.
Thoughts? – 9:26 PM
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Stay locked. 🤚
@Devin Booker
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Jalen Smith banks in 3 front window.
That’s a five-point trip.
#Suns down six. – 9:24 PM
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Grizzlies lead 17-6 vs Suns with 5:51 left in the 1st qtr. 16 of the Grizz PTS have been from inside the paint. – 9:24 PM
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Clear path foul ruled on Bane as Booker was in looking to score off steal in transition.
Booker hits FTs.
#Suns down nine. – 9:24 PM
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Grizzlies without their two best backcourt defenders in a game vs. two All-Star guards. Suns without their starting frontcourt in a game vs. No. 2 paint points team. So far: Advantage Grizzlies. – 9:21 PM
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Morant inside.
#Suns down 11 – 9:21 PM
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14 of the Grizzlies’ first 15 points have come in the paint – 9:20 PM
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#Suns 3-of-11 FGs (0-for-4 from 3). – 9:19 PM
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3 points. 3 assists. 3 rebounds.
in 5 minutes for @Steven Adams. – 9:17 PM
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Steven Adams is doing a really good job of showing higher than normal in drop coverage to keep Chris Paul from getting easy looks from mid-range.
Grizzlies 13-6 early. – 9:17 PM
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The Grizzlies size advantage is showing up early. Jaren Jackson is moving his feet and staying with Cam Johnson on defense. On offense he’s using his size to get easy shots in the paint. Good early start for the Grizz. – 9:17 PM
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Jalen Smith in for McGee.
1st #Suns sub off bench tonight. 7:22 left in first quarter. – 9:16 PM
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Desmond Bane: 6 points, 3-4 FG
Phoenix Suns: 6 points, 3-10 FG – 9:16 PM
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Great start for the Grizz and Desmond Bane is already hot. 12-6 lead over the Suns. – 9:15 PM
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12-6 Grizzlies. Desmond Bane with 6 for Memphis. #Suns – 9:15 PM
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Some early slips on screens from Bridges and Johnson.
This Bane guy ain’t bad – 9:13 PM
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Cam Johnson with the Pick & Roll for the first bucket. pic.twitter.com/o34qBmgEBS – 9:12 PM
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LET’S GET GET GET IT 🙅
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Cam Johnson scores 1st two.
Desmond Bane answers.
Tied 2-2. – 9:12 PM
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We in here. #Suns #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/KSVbnbZcR4 – 9:10 PM
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Mikal Bridges is just excited to be here pic.twitter.com/s8UKTuUKLa – 9:09 PM
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Cam Payne loosening it up. pic.twitter.com/YUsh9YAVzd – 9:08 PM
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“Coached with a lot of passion. I remember seeing him on the sidelines even when we were going against each other as assistant coaches.” #Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins about Kevin Young, who’ll coach for Monty Williams (health/safety) tonight.
Both coached in G League. #Suns – 9:04 PM
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cutoff hoodie go crazy 🥷 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wLf1dPym9R – 9:03 PM
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It’s hard to predict how tonight’s gonna go.
The NBA is even weirder than usual under the circumstances right now, but the Suns have been a terrible matchup for Memphis since last year, and they won by 25 without Ayton in their last matchup.
Oh what the heck, Grizz by 10. – 8:58 PM
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Ramping up.
@Devin Booker
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“We had a slogan going back to last year of just navigating uncertainty and here we are.”
Here we are, indeed. The latest on COVID-19 across the league and the start of it affecting the Suns: arizonasports.com/story/2948540/… – 8:44 PM
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Emanuel Terry is available to play tonight, per Suns.
He will be Phoenix’s 11th active player. – 8:41 PM
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Official:
Cam Johnson starting for Jae Crowder (health and safety protocols).
JaVale McGee starting for Deandre Ayton (health and safety protocols) #Suns – 8:36 PM
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Ian Book as a 3-point underdog….
Just seems hard to believe. – 8:33 PM
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First five vs. Memphis. pic.twitter.com/D9Tfn0fguc – 8:30 PM
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🚨 GRIZZ TWITTER ROLL CALL. YOU TAPPED IN? 🚨 pic.twitter.com/wuzLlrVjVH – 8:29 PM
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That’s quite a welcome to the NFL moment for Ian Book with the pick-6. – 8:26 PM
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A little tribute for Deandre Ayton from Devin Booker. Took a few cracks at Ayton’s patented halfcourt granny shot.
Real friends, how many of us pic.twitter.com/2IJTvtWOq0 – 8:21 PM
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New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ K.J. Martin, Jae’Sean Tate enter COVID-19 protocols ift.tt/32skX0R – 8:18 PM
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Suns Pulse: Phoenix looks to bounce back after #Christmas loss to Warriors as head coach Monty Williams and starters Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder are under #NBA health and safety protocols
#Suns lead assistant Kevin Young is coaching in place of Williams https://t.co/ZxMduZtSTW pic.twitter.com/2PuBK3x2nR – 8:18 PM
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FIRST FIVE TONIGHT vs. @Phoenix Suns
🏇 @Ja Morant
🐸 @Desmond Bane
🐘 @konchjitty55
🐶 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
🐈 @Steven Adams
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/hwQcp3rCCi – 8:17 PM
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Usually a crowded last group pregame of Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker and Jae Crowder but just Book tonight pic.twitter.com/ag3Ztz41dS – 8:16 PM
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Shout out to the guy in the section below me sporting the Ian Book jersey. – 8:01 PM
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Tonight’s @BannerHealth Health Update. pic.twitter.com/P8m75I7TUC – 8:00 PM
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#Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said team had “virtual” walkthrough amid rise in COVID-19 cases. #Suns pic.twitter.com/KUe3eJ3Ihq – 7:47 PM
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Taylor Jenkins said with everything going on with COVID & the Grizzlies being on the 2nd night of a back to back, the team prepared virtually today. The staff used zoom to go over their rapport and put film on each player’s iPad before they offered input on the gameplan. – 7:44 PM
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Coach Jenkins going with the same starters as last night for the @Memphis Grizzlies : Morant, Bane, Konchar, Jackson Jr., and Adams – 7:43 PM
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game recognize game.
make @Ja Morant an #NBAAllStar by hitting the RT button 🗳 pic.twitter.com/mT8mToydEB – 7:41 PM
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Kevin Young isn’t sure who’ll start for Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder, but you got to think JaVale McGee starts for Ayton.
As for Crowder, I’m thinking Cam Johnson, but Young may go with Shamet for 3-guard look.
He started for Devin Booker when he was out.
Thoughts? #Suns – 7:37 PM
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The Suns are listing guard Elfrid Payton as available vs. Memphis tonight, according to the league portal. Payton entered Covid protocols on Sunday. – 7:37 PM
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“Navigating uncertainty.”
#Suns lead assistant Kevin Young is taking the approach #Suns took all of last season into tonight’s game against Memphis as Monty Williams is out under health and safety protocols.
Young said he told players to “have each other’s back” and “step up.” pic.twitter.com/h4LZUMOSo1 – 7:29 PM
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Suns say Elfrid Payton has been cleared and is eligible to play tonight after all – 7:26 PM
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Acting Suns head coach Kevin Young said he was kind of blown away with how much Monty Williams has essentially handed him the keys to running the team. Said that was a huge confidence booster for him. – 7:22 PM
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Acting head coach Kevin Young said the Suns aren’t sure who they’re going to start yet in place of Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder – 7:19 PM
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Looks like Elfrid Payton is gonna be good to go? Out here warming up. pic.twitter.com/VIR8BQPdFM – 7:14 PM
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If there’s a bright side to the Suns’ current situation, it’s that they are at home now and are for the next few days. Those in isolation right now will be able to do so in the Valley as opposed to a random city on the road. – 7:09 PM
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NBA’s best record over the last month:
Cleveland Cavs: 11-3
Utah Jazz: 11-3
Phoenix Suns: 11-3
NBA’s best Defensive Rating over the last month:
1. Cleveland (99.8)
2. Memphis (101.8)
NBA’s best Net Rating over the last month:
1. Cleveland (15.8)
2. Utah Jazz (11.7) – 7:00 PM
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Phoenix #Suns: Monty Williams, Deandre Ayton placed under #NBA health and safety protocols https://t.co/fLiK5bxkmx via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/LIcbg34Mhu – 6:46 PM
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Jae Crowder and Elfrid Payton yesterday.
Head coach Monty Williams and Deandre Ayton today.
#Suns are adding to the list of #NBA players and coaches under the league’s health and safety protocols. pic.twitter.com/8TxtD1dMSC – 6:42 PM
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Hoodie season, don’t forget to checkout with @PayPal tonight!
👕 https://t.co/NsKX3BiZG6 pic.twitter.com/aTZoobZlDI – 6:30 PM
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Suns out tonight so far:
Deandre Ayton (H&S protocols)
Jae Crowder (protocols)
Monty Williams (protocols)
Frank Kaminsky (right knee stress reaction)
Abdel Nader (right knee injury management)
Dario Saric (ACL rehab)
Elfrid Payton (protocols)
Ish Wainright (low back soreness) – 5:54 PM
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Suns C Deandre Ayton has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, per @Adrian Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/YWD3G7IbYk – 5:45 PM
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Javale McGee has been one of the NBA’s best backup bigs, but the Grizzlies should have the frontcourt advantage one day after recording a franchise record 35 second chance points. – 5:43 PM
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Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has entered Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. – 5:40 PM
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#Rockets HC Stephen Silas says Jae’Sean Tate and K.J. Martin have entered the health & safety protocols. The team now has 4 players in health & safety protocols (Augustin, Mathews, Tate, Martin). – 5:32 PM
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Top 5 NBA Net Rating over the last month
1. Cleveland
2. Utah
3. Memphis
4. San Antonio
5. Phoenix – 5:32 PM
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Monday’s glimpse into practice with the Sacramento Kings following Monday’s loss to the Grizzlies and ahead of the home back-to-back with the Thunder & Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/e30hPbjBT6 – 5:30 PM
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Remember him?
Emanuel Terry back with #Suns on 10-day. pic.twitter.com/siaifrTPJf – 5:24 PM
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Providing the ultimate assist. 🎁
Jae Crowder, Mikal Bridges, and 20 @intel volunteers teamed up with Suns Legacy Partners to help 30 at-risk youth take part in a shopping spree of a lifetime.
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Tyrese Haliburton reacts to the criticisms made from Alvin Gentry following last night’s loss to the Grizzlies, how those comments landed with his Kings team and looking to rid themselves of familiar mistakes.
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/qnUl1krN1X pic.twitter.com/9nnB0DMVk8 – 5:20 PM
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Marvin Bagley III discusses how his Sacramento Kings responded to the harsh comments made from their head coach Alvin Gentry after loss to Grizzlies, also details his second bout with COVID-19.
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/AI95pBQL6P pic.twitter.com/BVjwFxV4Ts – 5:17 PM
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Providing the ultimate assist. 🎁
Jae Crowder, Mikal Bridges, and 20 Intel volunteers teamed up with Suns Legacy Partners to help 30 at-risk youth take part in a shopping spree of a lifetime.
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trip is rare like mr.clean with hair 🦄
RT RT RT to vote @Jaren Jackson Jr. for #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/vjI4hv9aJw – 4:54 PM
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Last night, @konchjitty55 (11 points, 14 rebounds) became the third player in @Memphis Grizzlies franchise history to record a double-double in his first career NBA start.
Konchar joined Marc Gasol (10/29/2008) and Andre Brown (4/12/2008). (h/t @EliasSports) pic.twitter.com/Q9rPYcgVld – 4:46 PM
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Steph Curry finally broke his Christmas slump with a 33-point performance during the Warriors’ win over the Suns. Here is a look at the stats and highlights. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/26/sta… – 4:00 PM
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Another week of Suns basketball, here’s our jersey lineup!
@PayPal | #ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/gFqJm9FocJ – 3:51 PM
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#Suns head coach Monty Williams out for Monday’s game vs. Memphis under #NBA health and safety protocols azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:40 PM
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Stockton Kings lose Emanuel Terry to Suns. pic.twitter.com/VySoErZMmY – 3:21 PM
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Confirmed Monty Williams OUT tonight vs. Memphis under #NBA health/safety protocols.
Jae Crowder and Elfrid Payton OUT as well in health/safety protocols.
Lead assistant Kevin Young will coach in Williams’ place. Young was in health/safety protocols earlier this season. #Suns – 3:11 PM
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Alvin Gentry on Kings’ 25-point loss to Grizzlies: ‘Most disappointed I’ve been in 34 years in the NBA’ nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/27/alv… – 3:00 PM