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Grizzlies Clawed by Nets at FedExForum in Tactical Showdown

The Memphis Grizzlies, with a season tally of 20-38, faced off against the Brooklyn Nets who held a record of 22-35. The encounter concluded with the scoreboard reflecting a decisive victory for the visitors at 111-86.


MEMPHIS, TN - February 26:  Jake LaRavia #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 26, 2024 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Memphis Grizzlies struggled to find their rhythm against a dominant Brooklyn Nets team. Despite playing on their home court at FedExForum, the Grizzlies were unable to lead at any point during the game. The Nets showcased an impressive offensive display, shooting 49 percent from the field and converting 36 percent of their three-point attempts into valuable points.


Memphis's performance was hindered by their inability to capitalize on fast break opportunities, managing only nine points from such plays compared to Brooklyn's remarkable full conversion rate that resulted in 26 fast break points. Additionally, while both teams had an equal number of attempts from beyond the arc, Memphis made just seven three-pointers compared to fifteen by Brooklyn.


MEMPHIS, TN - February 26:  Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 26, 2024 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

On defense, Memphis managed six steals and four blocks but still allowed Brooklyn to score 54 points in the paint. The home team also drew more fouls than their opponents but failed to convert this advantage into sufficient offensive momentum.


The bench contributed significantly for both teams; however, it was Brooklyn's bench that outscored Memphis's reserves with a total of 45 bench points over Memphis’s contribution of 41. Rebounding was another area where Memphis fell short; they grabbed a total of eight offensive rebounds and secured forty personal rebounds overall but were outdone by Brooklyn’s twelve offensive and forty-six personal rebounds.


MEMPHIS, TN - February 26:  Jake LaRavia #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 26, 2024 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Despite these challenges, there were some positive takeaways for Memphis fans as they witnessed efficient free throw shooting from their team who made eighty-one percent of shots taken from the charity stripe.


Looking ahead after this tough loss at home, fans can catch the next game featuring the Grizzlies as they visit Minneapolis to face off against Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on February 28th at 7:00 PM Central Time. This upcoming match will be broadcasted on BSN and BSSE networks for those eager to follow along.

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