Jackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) celebrates hitting a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. Memphis won 117-112.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) celebrates hitting a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. Memphis won 117-112. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)


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PHOENIX — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. Desmond Bane scored 31 as the Grizzlies, playing without injured Ja Morant (right shoulder strain) and Zach Edey (concussion protocol), never trailed. Reserve Luke Kennard scored 17 points and John Konchar grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds as Memphis moved to 23-11, second in the Western Conference. Devin Booker returned for Phoenix after missing five games with a left groin strain and had 16 points and nine assists. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 29 points and 10 rebounds.

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