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Grizzlies fall to Bucks in preseason opener

The Grizzlies fell to the Milwaukee Bucks, 86-83, in their first preseason matchup in Green Bay, WI. Zach Randolph went 3 of 4 from the field and finished with 9 points. Jon Leuer led the Grizzlies with 11 points and 5 assists. Bucks forward Khris Middleton led all scorers with 17 and Jabbari Parker added 14 points.

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The Grizzlies outscored the Bucks 59-53 in the first three quarters. Bucks rookie Jabari Parker scored 8 points in the fourth quarter to launch late-game Bucks rally. Parker delivered a dunk to tie the game at 75 all. Bucks forward Khris Middleton delivered a three-point bucket with 21 seconds left in the game for a 84-83 Bucks lead. Giannis Antetokounmpo hit two foul shots to seal the game with a three-point lead.

The Grizzlies will face the Rockets in Houston on Thursday at 7pm. Catch the action on 92.9FM ESPN Radio or NBA-TV.