The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Brooklyn Nets 118-115 on Monday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It was the 15th straight loss away from home for the Grizzlies, who remained winless on the road in 2018.
The Grizzlies carried a seven-point lead (94-87) going into the fourth quarter before being outscored 22-7 over the first 7:53 of the fourth period, giving the Nets their largest lead of the contest (109-101) with 4:07 to play.
Andrew Harrison led the Grizzlies with 19 points (7-16 FG, 4-8 FT) and a game-high eight assists. Wayne Selden provided a spark off the bench, adding 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3P). Briante Weber scored a career-high 15 points (7-11 FG). Dillon Brooks also had 15 points (5-15 FG). JaMychal Green led the Grizzlies on the boards with 16 rebounds. He also had 14 points for his career-high 14th double-double this season.
The Grizzlies bench totaled 60 points, with four reserves in double-digits compared to the Nets’ 42 bench points.
Brooklyn reserve Caris LaVert led the Nets with 22 points (7-9 FG, 4-4 3P, 4-6 FT) off the bench. Allen Crabbe also had 22 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3P, 4-4 FT). DeMarre Carroll added 18 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3P, 4-5 FT). Rondae Hollis-Jefferson posted 16 points (4-9 FG) and 12 boards.
Trailing only three (118-115) in the final 00.4 seconds a three-point attempt to tie the game by Harrison was no good, as Brooklyn escaped with a win to sweep the season series for first time since 2013-14.
Next game
The Grizzlies look ahead to Philadelphia where they will face the 76ers on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. CT. in Philly. Tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN for all the action.
Key Run of the Night
- The Grizzlies carried a seven-point lead (94-87) going into the fourth quarter before being outscored 22-7 over the first 7:53 of the fourth period, giving the Nets their largest lead of the contest (109-101) with 4:07 to play.