The Memphis Grizzlies avenged Friday’s loss to Miami a mere 24 hours later, beating the Heat 110-107 Saturday at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. The Grizzlies are now 4-0 on the second night of a back-to-back this season.
The win marks the Grizzlies’ seventh win in eight games and their sixth straight win on the road. Memphis used its ninth different starting lineup of the season and all five starters scored in double figures.
In a back-and-forth game featuring 13 lead changes, Memphis rode a barrage of clutch threes in the fourth quarter. After shooting 4-of-15 from beyond the arc through the first three quarters, the Grizzlies shot 5-of-10 in the fourth. By contrast, Miami shot 5-of-9 in the third quarter, but just 2-of-7 in the fourth.
It was a completely different story in the turnovers department compared with Friday’s matchup. The Grizzlies recorded a season-low six turnovers Saturday, with the Heat converting those to just five points. Miami outscored Memphis 23-2 in points off turnovers in the previous meeting.
Marc Gasol opened the game on a tear, scoring 12 of his season-high 28 points in the first quarter. Gasol shot 11-of-16 from the field and 2-of-4 from three-point range. Mike Conley chipped in with 21 points to go with seven assists.
Troy Williams scored a career-high 18 points, bringing his total over the last two nights to 27 points. Entering Friday’s game, he had scored a total of 21 points on the season. Williams hit two of his three attempts from behind the three-point line in the fourth quarter, both of which were clutch makes that put the Grizzlies in the lead. The game also marked Williams’ second career start.
Dion Waiters led the Heat with 28 points on 4-of-5 shooting from three-point range. Hassan Whiteside posted his 13th double-double of the season, registering 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Grizzlies return to FedExForum Monday, facing the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. CT. Memphis won the previous meeting in Charlotte on November 21 by a score of 105-90.
Next Game
The Grizzlies will return home on Monday, Nov. 28 to face the Charlotte Hornets at 7pm. Catch the action live at FedExForum or at home on FOX Sport Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners. Watch the Grizzlies Live! Pregame Show starting at 6:30pm or listen to 92.9 ESPN Radio.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Marc Gasol scored 28 points and dished six assists.
- Mike Conley had 28 points and seven assists.
- Troy Williams finished with a career high 18 points.
- JaMychal Green contribured 12 points and seven rebounds.