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The Grizzlies survived a late comeback push to defeat the Cavaliers 132-121 in the 2021-22 season opener on
        Wednesday night at FedExForum.

Ja Morant scored 11 of his game-high 37 points in the final quarter and added six rebounds, six
        assists and two blocks. Desmond Bane tied his career-high, scoring 22 points to go with three
        rebounds and two steals. De’Anthony Melton went 4-for-6 from 3-point range for 20 points and
        four rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 13 points, six rebounds and four blocks.

Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 25 points on 11-of-11 shooting and four rebounds whileEvan Mobley and Collin Sexton notched 17 points each for the Cavaliers, who
        cut a 16-point Memphis lead to 119-118 before the Grizzlies scored 11 straight and closed on a 13-3 run.

Morant, who shot 17-of-29 from the field and recorded the most field goal attempts of his career, posted the
        second-highest opening-night scoring total in franchise history after scoring 44 points in the season opener
        last year.

It was Morant and Bane trading buckets early in the first quarter to earn an early lead, but the Cavaliers
        knocked down shots to keep the score close as a back-and-forth first period ended tied at 32-32. Morant sprinted
        out to 12 points to lead all scorers.

Three consecutive 3-pointers from Melton to start the second quarter put the Grizzlies on track for a 23-9 run as
        the they built a double-digit lead. A 3-pointer from Bane led to a monstrous chase down block from Morant at the
        end of the quarter as the Grizzlies took a 73-61 lead into the locker room. The Grizzlies piled up 41 points in
        the second quarter. Morant tallied 20 points while Bane scored 16 points with three assists and two rebounds.

Allen and Isaac Okoro helped the Cavaliers launch a comeback resulting in a 94-90 deficit
        heading into the final quarter. Jackson Jr. opened the fourth quarter with a block and a spot up 3-pointer,
        which sparked a quick 7-0 run to reclaim the double-digit lead. Darius Garland led a Cavaliers
        18-7 run late in the fourth to cut the lead to one point before Morant provided multiple clutch plays to
        preserve the victory.

The Grizzlies continue the season with a four-game West Coast road trip, starting with a matchup against the Los
        Angeles Clippers on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 9:30 p.m. CT. Fans can tune in to Bally Sports Southeast or listen live
        on 92.9 FM ESPN.

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Postgame Report: Morant makes statement as Grizzlies open season with win over Cavaliers

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Postgame Report: Morant makes statement as Grizzlies open season with win over Cavaliers