In a nail biter game featuring 10 lead changes and 15 ties, the Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Milwaukee Bucks 110-103 in Milwaukee Monday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks in three different categories as he finished the night with 27 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. The Bucks shot over 50.0 percent from beyond the arc for the third time this season (.545) behind Khris Middleton, who would connect on four of five three-pointers and totaled 17 points on the night. Tony Snell also added 17.
Tyreke Evans completed his sixth 20-point performance of the season coming off the bench, his third game scoring 25 or more this season as he ended with 27 points on 11-of-16 shooting. Rookie Dillon Brooks added 19, and Gasol finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
While the Grizzlies bench continues to outscore opponents, tonight by a difference of 29 points, second-chance points on the offensive glass would make the difference as the Bucks outscored the Grizzlies 21 to 12.
Next Game
The Grizzlies, who finished their five-game road trip 2-3, will play their next four at FedExForum, starting with a matchup with the Indiana Pacers Wednesday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Tune into FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN for all the action.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Tyreke Evans had a team-high 27 points on 11-for-16 shooting. This is his third game scoring 25 or more points this season.
- Dillion Brooks tied his season-high with 19 points going 6-for-9 from the field and 2-for-4 from three.
- Marc Gasol scored 16 points with six assists, marking the third time this season he’s had five or more assists in a game. Gasol also led the team with a team-high 10 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season.
- Mario Chalmers had a season-high 14 points, marking the fifth time this season he has scored in double figures.
- Brandan Wright scored in double figures for the third time this season as he finished with 10 points.