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Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Recap - Grizzlies Win 135-119
Ja Morant scored 28 points and chipped in with 10 assists for Memphis on Friday, leading the Grizzlies to a 135-119 victory over Brooklyn at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies were a -10.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 227.5.
Desmond Bane had 21 points for Memphis and Santi Aldama chipped in with 20 points. Ja Morant had 10 assists for the Grizzlies, while Brandon Clarke was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Brooklyn got 19 points from Dorian Finney-Smith in a losing cause and another 15 points from Dennis Schroder. Dennis Schroder contributed 8 assists for the Nets, while Nic Claxton had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 69-56 at the break.
Memphis had a 49-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Memphis takes its act on the road to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Brooklyn, they head home to face Cleveland.