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Grizzlies Overcome Bucks 111-101: Can Memphis Maintain Momentum?

The Memphis Grizzlies, with a record of 26-50, secured a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, who now stand at 47-29. The final score was 111-101 in favor of the visiting team.


MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3: Scotty Pippen Jr. #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 3, 2024 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

In an intense matchup at Fiserv Forum, the Grizzlies demonstrated resilience and skill to overcome their opponents. The game saw multiple lead changes and ties, indicating a closely contested battle throughout. The Grizzlies managed to maintain a lead for over twenty minutes of game time and achieved their biggest lead by ten points.


Memphis's offensive efforts were spearheaded by an impressive field goal percentage of fifty percent on ninety-one attempts. They excelled in scoring within the paint with seventy-six points from sixty attempts, showcasing their ability to penetrate the Bucks' defense effectively. Their two-point shooting was particularly notable with a fifty-seven percent success rate on sixty-eight attempts.


MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3: TyTy Washington Jr. #23 of the Milwaukee Bucks  dribbles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 3, 2024 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

Defensively, the Grizzlies were just as formidable; they amassed eight blocks and five steals over the course of play. This defensive solidity contributed to their ten-point advantage in plus-minus statistics compared to the Bucks' minus ten.


The bench played a crucial role in this victory by contributing forty-five points to Memphis's total score. Moreover, they outrebounded Milwaukee fifty-nine to fifty-three overall which included thirteen offensive rebounds leading to sixteen second-chance points – capitalizing on opportunities when they presented themselves.


MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3:  Danilo Gallinari #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 3, 2024 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

One area where both teams showed parity was steals; each team notched five apiece indicating aggressive defensive plays on both ends of the court. However, it was Memphis's efficiency that stood out with an efficiency game score of 100.4 compared to Milwaukee's 79.7.


The upcoming schedule has Memphis Grizzlies hosting Detroit Pistons at FedExForum located in Memphis, Tennessee (ZIP code: 38103). This encounter is set for April 5th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Fans can catch all the action live on BSSE or BSDET networks as both teams look forward to another exciting game day experience.

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