The Memphis Grizzlies (23-11) survived a late Phoenix Suns (15-17) rally and clinched a 117-112 win on January 1.
Memphis Grizzlies Top Performers:
Jaren Jackson Jr. 38 PTS | 10 REB | 2 STL | 60.0 FPS
Jackson is stepping up as a key scorer for the Grizzlies, posting two 20+ point games and two 30+ point games in his last five outings. He’s a strong defender, but his free throw shooting and turnover issues need to be addressed.
Desmond Bane 31 PTS | 5 REB | 7 AST | 46.5 FPS
Bane’s offense is heating up, recording 18+ points and averaging 3 three-pointers for the sixth consecutive game. He’s poised to elevate or sustain his production with Morant sidelined for multiple games.
Luke Kennard 17 PTS | 7 REB | 4 AST | 37.4 FPS
Kennard has played at least 20 minutes in each of the last four games, consistently hitting 3+ threes and scoring 15+ points in three of those outings.
John Konchar 5 PTS | 12 REB | 4 AST | 33.4 FPS
Konchar has grabbed 27 rebounds as a starter in his last two games. He’s not very productive offensively, but he’s a decent all-around contributor. He should maintain his minutes with Memphis currently short in the frontcourt.
Jaylen Wells 11 PTS | 6 REB | 1 AST | 21.2 FPS
Wells has a substantial role with Memphis, but he’s yet to produce fantasy-worthy numbers.
Phoenix Suns Top Performers:
Kevin Durant 29 PTS | 10 REB | 6 AST | 56.0 FPS
Durant fell just short of his third straight 30-point game, but he’s back as a complete contributor, recording 3+ stocks in four of his last five outings.
Ryan Dunn 8 PTS | 9 REB | 2 STL | 35.3 FPS
Dunn needs to be more consistent offensively, but his defensive impact is undeniable.
Mason Plumlee 12 PTS | 8 REB | 3 BLK | 35.1 FPS
Plumlee should continue his current level of play as a starter for one more game.
Tyus Jones 21 PTS | 4 REB | 3 STL | 32.8 FPS
Jones’ scoring and overall production have been erratic since his impressive start to the month.
Josh Okogie 9 PTS | 2 REB | 1 BLK | 13.4 FPS
Okogie recorded 8 stocks in his last three games.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Devin Booker 16 PTS | 4-20 FG | 3 TO
Booker’s comeback from a five-game absence was a disaster, but he looked fully healed and was able to log 30 minutes.
