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Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Bucks: Did 28 second-chance points keep it close at Fiserv Forum?

The Memphis Grizzlies moved to 25-53 after a 131-115 result against the Milwaukee Bucks, who went to 31-47 in Milwaukee.


ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 23:  Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after drawing a foul and scoring a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 23, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.  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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

First quarter


The Memphis Grizzlies opened with 25 points in the first quarter while the Bucks put up 34 points in the same quarter.


The Grizzlies created 22 points off turnovers while forcing 20 Milwaukee turnovers.


The Herd also struck early by shooting 60 percent from the field for the game and 50 percent from 3-point range for the game.


Second quarter


The Grizzlies added 31 points in the second quarter as the Bucks scored 28 points in the second quarter.


Memphis Grizzlies post-match stats showed 15 offensive rebounds that helped generate 28 second-chance points.


The Bucks bench produced 61 points while the Grizzlies bench scored 29 points.


Third quarter


The Grizzlies matched their second-quarter output with 31 points in the third quarter, and Milwaukee answered with 30 points in the third quarter.


Memphis finished with 25 assists while Milwaukee posted 30 assists.


In this post-game report Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis recorded 13 steals while Milwaukee had 11 steals.


Fourth quarter


The Grizzlies scored 28 points in the fourth quarter while the Bucks closed with 39 points in the fourth quarter.


Milwaukee’s interior scoring held up with 58 points in the paint compared with Memphis at 36 points in the paint.


The Bucks also protected the rim with 5 blocks while the Grizzlies had 1 block, a swing noted in the Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks full match report.


After the horn


Memphis finished at 41 percent on field goals, 37 percent on 3-pointers, and 79 percent at the line, while Milwaukee posted 70 percent true shooting and 67 percent on 2-point attempts.


The Grizzlies grabbed 46 total rebounds compared with 56 for the Bucks, and Milwaukee’s biggest lead reached 19 in a game that featured 3 lead changes and 2 ties.


The Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks final thoughts start with tempo, as Memphis logged 15 fast-break points and Milwaukee totaled 7, and keep it locked for the next one at home.


The next broadcast for the Memphis Grizzlies will be on 4/6/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT against the Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, with coverage on FDSOH and FDSSE.


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