Grizzlies vs. Suns: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Jaren Jackson Jr. is probably the main Grizzlies player to keep an eye on in this game. He was dominant in his last matchup against PHX. Suns had no answer for his size/strength.
Also, the Suns have four plus 3-point shooters around Nurkic, so he’ll defend more 1-on-1 than roam. – 7:59 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
To add to what Joel and Antonio discussed about five-game series, I believe every In-Season Tournament quarterfinal meant five games between those teams. Suns/Lakers is 5X, as is Pels/Kings, Pacers/Celtics and Bucks/Knicks. Same for Pacers/Bucks from semis – 7:52 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
STARTING 5 vs. SUNS
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🦄 @jarenjacksonjr
@bismackbiyombo pic.twitter.com/WqQ5iXwjg6 – 7:47 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (hamstring) will be on a minute restriction or “range” as Frank Vogel likes to say tonight vs. Grizzlies.
Missed last 3 games.
#Suns play second of back-to-back Monday at #Clippers.
Durant didn’t play in Phoenix loss to Los Angeles last week. pic.twitter.com/fQXgZTwMTx – 7:42 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant woke up with a sore shoulder after the Lakers game, according to Jenkins.
He said Morant tested his arm/shoulder earlier today, but now he is unavailable.
dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 7:37 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (hamstring) available, Ja Morant (shoulder) out for Suns-Grizzlies matchup #Suns #Grizzlies azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:33 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starting lineup vs. Grizzlies:
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Grayson Allen
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic – 7:32 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
we want his auto too
@OrthoSouth_ pic.twitter.com/KEcVAR4Fhi – 7:32 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Starters vs Memphis pic.twitter.com/Ei1LQ6A3hb – 7:32 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ja Morant (shoulder) OUT. #Suns #Grizzlies – 7:16 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns say Kevin Durant is available to return tonight – 7:13 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant is out tonight. – 7:12 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant is available, per Suns – 7:11 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (hamstring) IN. #Suns – 7:10 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Peep the shoes. Book teased ‘em on his IG story earlier: pic.twitter.com/jpEqNS8L62 – 7:07 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (hamstring) finished pregame workout with dunk and this test.
Game-time decision. #Suns pic.twitter.com/uahFo2qpEv – 7:01 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’d like to see us play with more pace, but sometimes that leads to more turnovers and we have a problem with turnovers.”
Frank Vogel as #Suns are 28th in pace and 23rd in turnovers. pic.twitter.com/Py43QvyLUC – 6:59 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Fields apologists rewriting the excuse book … again … pic.twitter.com/hBRMOX6aoM – 6:58 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s been a big focal point of our scouting report.”
Taylor Jenkins on Grayson Allen, who played 2 seasons in Memphis (2019-21).
Allen averaging career bests in scoring 13.6 ppg and 3PT shooting 47.3% in 1st season with #Suns.
2nd in #NBA in 3PT% behind Kevin Durant 47.7%. pic.twitter.com/hWw8oQuJ7t – 6:55 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
KD going through what looks like will be his full usual pregame work pic.twitter.com/DWDCTziajO – 6:45 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant and Vince Williams Jr. will be game-time decisions.
Vince tested his foot this morning. Ja Morant was in the gym this afternoon but didn’t do much, but he will warm up and see how it goes. – 6:39 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ja Morant (shoulder) game-time decision. #Suns #Grizzlies – 6:35 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant and Vince Williams Jr. are both game-time decisions – 6:35 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
🎱 pic.twitter.com/nJwFk8F3PR – 6:32 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
two vibes. one mission. pic.twitter.com/Lk4lLFo60E – 6:27 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (hamstring) game-time decision.
Going to test it pregame.
Met with medical team this morning. #Suns – 6:19 PM

Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
Vogel says Durant (hamstring) remains a game-time decision entering tonight’s game against the Grizzlies. Update on Ja coming shortly when Jenkins meets with the media. – 6:19 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel says Kevin Durant is a game-time decision – 6:17 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant is a game-time decision, per Frank Vogel – 6:17 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Eric Gordon is out, per Suns – 6:13 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Eric Gordon (knee) OUT #Suns – 6:13 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns say Eric Gordon is out tonight – 6:12 PM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
We are seeing the flaws of Memphis exposed. In particular, the individual play. Game isn’t over, of course. But the answer can’t be David Jones by himself. – 5:48 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards have listed Landry Shamet and Delon Wright as questionable to play against the Thunder on Monday night. Shamet missed the last two games because of left hamstring soreness. Team officials are classifiying Wright’s injury as a left quadriceps contusion. – 4:37 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
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Indiana Pacers @Pacers
On this day in 2009, Danny Granger buried the game-winning buzzer beater against the Suns.
He finished with 37 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 4 steals in the 113-110 win. pic.twitter.com/yRlgvuIjxf – 2:44 PM

Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
It’s @memgrizz Game Day!
How can Grizzlies carry momentum from Friday’s win against Lakers into tonight vs Suns?
What’s the method behind Jaren Jackson Jr’s consistent production this season?
We hit that & more in @grindcitymedia’s Shootaround Sitdown with Jaren. Coming soon! pic.twitter.com/Bd9lexzdar – 2:34 PM