The Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Pistons in a 96-88 match at FedExForum, improving to a 9-1 record, remaining undefeated at home (5-0), and continuing their home-winning streak at 19 consecutive regular season victories. The Grizzlies currently own the best record in the NBA and have tied the best start in franchise history (2012-13).
Powered by dynamic duo Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, the two combined for 40 of the team's 95 points. Gasol scored a team-best 23 points in 38 minutes. Randolph finished with his eighth double-double of the season, scoring 17 points and dominated the boards with a season-high 22, including a franchise-record and career-high 13 offensive rebounds.
The Grizzlies played tenacious defense tonight, holding the Pistons to 88 points. This marks the seventh game the Grizzlies have held their opponents points under 100 points.
The Grizzlies will tip-off again on Monday, Nov. 17 at FedExForum in a Western Conference showdown against the Houston Rockets, who fall in a close second place just behind the Grizzlies with a record of 8-1. The Grizzlies remain undefeated in the Western Conference.
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Key Stat of the Night
- Detroit entered the game sixth in offensive rebounds around league... The Grizzlies outrebounded the Pistons on the offensive end 18-9, highlighted by Zach Randolph’s career-high 13 offensive rebounds (set Grizzlies franchise record while ousting his previous record of 11)… Memphis scored 18 second chance points.
Key Run of the Night
- The Pistons took the lead 56-55 with 8:16 remaining in the third quarter off of a Greg Monroe put-back dunk... The Grizzlies followed with a 14-4 run near the end of third quarter to establish 69-60 lead that would set the tone for remainder of the game.