The Postgame Cleanup is presented by ServiceMaster. The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Miami Heat 107-82 on Monday night at FedExForum.
The first half featured three lead changes and was tied seven times with both teams unable to pull away with a double digit lead. However, with 4:11 left in the third quarter, the Heat closed the period on an 11-2 run to extend their lead to 70-60. Dropping their third-straight game, Memphis would be unable to cut the deficit back to single-digits for the remainder of the contest.
Marc Gasol finished with 19 points, leading the Grizzlies in scoring for his ninth time this season. Andrew Harrison posted a season-high 16 points on 5-of-6 shooting (2-2 3P), while Tyreke Evans (11 points) and JaMychal Green (10 points) both scored in double figures.
In the fourth quarter alone, the Heat outscored the Grizzlies 37-22, shooting 11-of-14 (.786) from the field and 8-of-9 from beyond the arc (.889), while the Grizzlies shot only 7-of-20 (.350) from the field and 2-of-8 (.250) from three-point range.
Goran Dragic led Miami with 19 points and five assists. Josh Richardson added 17 points, while Bam Adebayo (14 points), Tyler Johnson (14 points) and Wayne Ellington (12 points) all scored in double figures coming off the bench.
Next Game
The Grizzlies now travel to Washington where they will face the Wizards for the first time this season Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT. Tune in to 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 Heat outscored the Grizzlies 37-22 in the fourth quarter while shooting 8-of-9 (.889) from three-point range and 11-of-14 (.786) overall, marking an opponent season-high in any quarter for field goal percentage.
Key Run of the Night
- Leading 59-58 with 4:11 remaining in the third quarter, the Heat closed the period on a 11-2 run to extend the lead to 10.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Andrew Harrison posted a season-high 16 points and 5-of-6 shooting (2-2 3P) to go with four assists.
- Tyreke Evans played his 500th career game tonight and finished with 11 points, three assists and two rebounds.
- Marc Gasol (19 points) led the Grizzlies in scoring for the ninth time this season.
- Goran Dragic (19 points) led the Heat in scoring for the 11th time this season while also posting five rebounds and five assists.
- Josh Richardson scored 17 points and shot 3-of-4 from three-point range.