Grizzlies Roar Past Nets with Dominant Paint Performance

The Memphis Grizzlies improved their record to 17-22 after a hard-fought victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who now stand at 11-25. The final score of the game was 103-98 in favor of the Grizzlies, showcasing their resilience and tactical prowess on home court at FedExForum.

First Quarter

The Grizzlies came out strong in the first quarter, establishing an early lead by scoring 34 points against the Nets' 23. Jaren Jackson Jr. made his presence felt with solid defensive plays and contributing to Memphis's offensive surge. The team's ability to control the paint was evident as they outscored Brooklyn significantly in this area.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams matched each other point for point with each scoring 27 points. Santi Aldama played a crucial role for Memphis by adding valuable points and maintaining pressure on Brooklyn's defense. Despite efforts from Brooklyn's side to close the gap, Memphis maintained their lead through effective ball movement and strategic playmaking.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw a dip in scoring for both teams, but it was particularly challenging for Memphis as they managed only 16 points compared to Brooklyn’s 24. This allowed Brooklyn to inch closer on the scoreboard. However, Cam Spencer’s playmaking abilities were pivotal during this period as he orchestrated several key assists that kept Memphis afloat amidst mounting pressure from Brooklyn.

Fourth Quarter

In a decisive fourth quarter, Memphis regained momentum by putting up another strong performance with a total of 26 points while holding Brooklyn to just 24. Jock Landale emerged as an unsung hero during this stretch by securing crucial rebounds that limited second-chance opportunities for the Nets and helped seal victory for his team.

As part of our post-game report on Memphis Grizzlies' performance against Brooklyn Nets, it's clear that controlling rebounds and dominating inside were key factors leading them towards success tonight at FedExForum—a sentiment echoed during Coach Taylor Jenkins’ post-game reaction where he praised his players' tenacity under pressure.

Looking ahead: The Grindhouse will take their talents overseas next week when they face Orlando Magic at Uber Arena located in Berlin scheduled January 15th at approximately around afternoon time (2:00 PM EST). Fans can catch all action live via Amazon Prime Video broadcast network!

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