Grizzlies Claw Back to Edge Bucks 113-110: Was This the Turning Point?
The Memphis Grizzlies, with a season record of 20-36, secured a hard-fought victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, who now stand at 35-21. The final score read 113-110 in favor of the home team at FedExForum.
In front of an enthusiastic crowd of 16,544 fans, the Grizzlies showcased their resilience and teamwork. The game was characterized by numerous lead changes – a total of 17 throughout – and was tied on ten occasions, indicating just how closely matched these two teams were during this contest.
The Grizzlies' offense was firing on all cylinders with an impressive field goal percentage of 53 and an even more remarkable three-point shooting performance at a solid 50 percent accuracy. Their efficiency from beyond the arc proved crucial in their overall scoring strategy. The team's distribution skills were also on display as they racked up an impressive total of 30 assists.
Memphis demonstrated their ability to capitalize on turnovers by scoring 22 points off turnovers compared to Milwaukee's 16 points in similar situations. Additionally, the bench made significant contributions by adding a substantial number of points to Memphis's tally.
On defense, while both teams had relatively similar defensive ratings with Memphis slightly bettering Milwaukee's performance, it was perhaps the Grizzlies' ability to draw fouls that made a subtle yet impactful difference. They drew more fouls than their opponents which allowed them additional opportunities at free throws despite converting them at only about two-thirds rate.
The Bucks did not go down without showcasing their own strengths; they dominated inside with an impressive number of points in paint and maintained strong fast break efforts throughout the game. However, it wasn't enough to overcome Memphis’s consistent play across both ends of the court.
Looking ahead for the Grizzlies fans who are eager for more action-packed basketball can mark their calendars for February 23rd when Memphis will host LA Clippers at FedExForum once again. Fans can catch this match-up live on BSSE channel number six hundred forty-nine or tune into KTLA for those following from away territories as both networks are scheduled to broadcast this upcoming encounter starting at seven o'clock PM Central Time.