The Postgame Cleanup is presented by ServiceMaster. The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Brooklyn Nets 98-88 Sunday evening at FedExForum. The current eight-game losing streak is the longest skid since an eight-game streak from Feb. 11-March 3, 2009.
After the teams played to a 47-47 tie to end the half which included six tying scores throughout, the Nets began the second half on a 20-4 run over the first 5:31 of the third quarter to take a 67-51 lead. The Nets were 12-of-22 from the field and were 5-of- 8 (62.5 percent) from three, while the Grizzlies were 5-of-25 from the field in the quarter.
The Grizzlies found themselves at a double-digit disadvantage but began the fourth quarter on a 12-3 run to trim the Nets lead to five. However, Brooklyn recovered and widened the gap to double figures.
Tyreke Evans and Marc Gasol finished with 18 points apiece with Gasol scoring 16 in the first half. Chandler Parsons added 12 points.
DeMarre Carrol led the Nets with a season-high 24 points. Trevor Booker added 16 points off the bench and led all players with 11 rebounds.
Next Game
The Grizzlies look to get back to their winning ways as they head to San Antonio where they will take on the Spurs for the first time this season on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. CT. Tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Next Home Game
The Grizzlies will return to FedExForum to face the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, December 1 at 7:00PM.
Key Stats of the Night
- Brooklyn outscored Memphis 32-18 in the third quarter and shot 12-of-22 (.545) from the field (5-8 3P) while Memphis shot just 5-of-20 (.250). In the other three quarters, the Grizzlies outscored the Nets 70-66.
Key Run of the Night
- After the teams played to a 47-47 tie at halftime, Brooklyn open the second half on a 20-4 run over the first 5:30 of the third quarter to take a 67-51 lead.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- The Grizzlies dropped their eighth straight game, the team’s longest streak since an eight-game skid from Feb. 11-March 3, 2009. Memphis’ home losing streak extended to seven games, the team’s longest since losing eight straight home games from Feb. 5-March 6, 2010.
- The Grizzlies are now 0-5 against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Chandler Parsons scored 12 points (5-8 FG) and grabbed six rebounds in just 12 minutes of action before leaving the game with knee tightness.
- Tyreke Evans (18 points, six rebounds) recorded his 12th game with at least 18 points off the bench and his sixth where he also recorded at least six rebounds.
- Brooklyn won despite committing five more turnovers (19-14) and being outscored 23-9 in points off turnovers.