Grizzlies Come Up With Fifth Straight Win
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the host Miami Heat, 105-90, at FTX Center on Monday evening.

The Grizzlies got out to a strong start on the road and led, 34-25, after one quarter. The Heat came out stronger in the second, but the visitors stayed a couple steps ahead and pushed their advantage to 11, by halftime. The Heat had no answers in the second half, as the Grizzlies added another four points to their advantage through the third quarter and held strong through the fourth to close out their fifth straight win. This marks the second consecutive loss for the Heat.

Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 21 points each. Steven Adams came up large, with 17 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, while Jaren Jackson Jr. and Tyus Jones added 14 points each. The Grizzlies shot 43 percent from the field, including 13-of-33 from long range.

Meanwhile, Tyler Herro led the Heat with 24 points, three rebounds and four assists, in 29 minutes off the bench. Kyle Lowry followed up with 17 points, four rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block, while Jimmy Butler and Duncan Robinson chipped in 10 points each. The Heat shot 46 percent from the field, including 6-of-22 from long range.

The Heat (14-11) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Bucks on Wednesday. The Grizzlies (14-10) play host to the Mavericks on Wednesday.
Posted on: 12/6/2021 7:27 PM
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