In their home finale of the 2017-18 season, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Pistons 130-117 at FedExForum on Sunday afternoon.
Memphis led by two (24-22) with 2:40 left to play in the first quarter before going on a 22-4 run over the next 6:40 to give the Grizzlies a 20-point advantage, their largest lead of the game. The Pistons were able to cut the lead to one at 68-67 with 8:06 remaining in the third. However, Memphis would respond with a 10-0 run over the next 2:08 to push the lead back to double digits at 11. The Grizzlies would lead the rest of the way.
The Grizzlies had four players finish with 20 points-or-more. MarShon Brooks led the way, posting a game-high 25 points (9-14 FG, 4-6 3P). Brooks has scored 20-or-more points in all five games played since joining the Grizzlies. Dillon Brooks finished with 22 points (5-12 FG, 11-14 FT) eight rebounds and eight assists while Kobi Simmons posted a new career-high 20 points and seven assists. One rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double, Marc Gasol contributed 20 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3P), nine rebounds and nine assists in 35 minutes. With his fourth assist of the night, Gasol also became the third player in NBA history to have 100 blocks, 300 assists and 100 three-pointers in a single regular season. The only other two players to do so were Golden State’s Kevin Durant and Draymond Green.
Both teams shot well from three-point range, with the Grizzlies shooting .485 percent and the Pistons .489. However, Memphis held a significant advantage in points in the paint, outscoring the Detroit 52-26.
Next Game
The Grizzlies will conclude the season with a two-game road trip, beginning in Minneapolis where they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tomorrow night. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. CT. Tune into FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN for all the action.
Key Stats of the Night
- The Grizzlies recorded season highs in points (130), field goal percentage (.578), three-pointers made (16) and assists (36).
Key Run of the Night
- Leading 24-22 with 2:40 remaining in the first quarter, the Grizzlies outscored the Pistons 22-4 over the next 6:40 to take their largest lead (46-26) of the game.
- Detroit cut the Memphis lead to one (68-67) with 8:06 remaining in the third frame, the Grizzlies responded with a 10-0 run over the next 2:08 to push their lead back to 11.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- With his third assist, Marc Gasol became just the third player in NBA history to record 300 assists, 100 three-pointers and 100 blocks in a single season (Draymond Green 2015-16; Kevin Durant 2012-13 and 2017-18).
- Gasol had 20 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, falling just one board and one assist shy of his fifth career triple-double.
- MarShon Brooks (25 points) has now scored 20-or-more points in each of his five games with the Grizzlies... Brooks shot 9-of-14 from the field and 4-of-6 from three-point range.
- Kobi Simmons had career highs in points (20), assists (seven), and three-pointers (4-7 3P) while tying a career-high for field goals made (seven).
- Dillon Brooks (22 points) had his sixth 20-point outing while tying a career-high eight rebounds and setting a new career-high with eight assists.
- Omari Johnson (five points) scored his first career NBA points on a three-pointer at the 10:01 mark of the second quarter.