Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 38 points as Memphis Grizzlies beat Phoenix Suns 117-112

The 2024/25 NBA regular season staged another focus game. The Memphis Grizzlies, who went on the road, relied on points scored by Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard, and finally defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-112.

Soon after the first round of the campaign, the Memphis Grizzlies successfully started the offensive mode and scored consecutive goals to increase their lead to double digits, including 19 points from Jaren Jackson Jr. Although the Phoenix Suns tried hard to catch up, they still trailed the Memphis Grizzlies 26-36.

In the second quarter, the Phoenix Suns responded to the Memphis Grizzlies' offensive with an excellent counterattack, and the opponent's lead was reduced to single digits. However, the Memphis Grizzlies still showed high-efficiency offense, and Desmond Barn contributed two 3-pointers in this quarter, helping the Memphis Grizzlies get off to a good start with a score of 69 to 55.

In the third quarter, the Phoenix Suns played well and gradually narrowed the opponent's lead, but the Memphis Grizzlies responded successfully and continued to maintain their lead. Afterwards, the Phoenix Suns continued to try to catch up with the lost points, but they were still behind with 86 to 91.

In the fourth quarter, the offense and defense of both sides were in a stalemate, but Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 10 points in this quarter. In the end, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-112 on the road, and the Phoenix Suns suffered a three-game losing streak.

According to the data, Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 38 points and 4 assists in this game, Desmond Bane scored 31 points and 7 assists, and Luke Kennard contributed 17 points and 4 assists for the Memphis Grizzlies.