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GrizzliesThe Memphis Grizzlies beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-110 on Saturday, November 14, at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.
The Grizzlies led 71-54 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 38-23. The biggest lead for the Grizzlies was 26 points; the Nets led by as many as 3.
Top performers
Cedric Coward led the Grizzlies with 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 12 rebounds. Taylor Hendricks added 22 points and 5 rebounds. For the Nets, Julius Randle had 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 5 assists. Day'Ron Sharpe added 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Cedric Coward (23 points and 12 rebounds); Day'Ron Sharpe (16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists). The Grizzlies bench outscored the Nets reserves 58-32.
- Cedric Coward (MEM): 23 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST, 7-13 FG, 33 MIN
- Taylor Hendricks (MEM): 22 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 9-13 FG, 29 MIN
- Julius Randle (BKN): 22 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST, 8-16 FG, 31 MIN
- Javon Small (MEM): 19 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 5-11 FG, 30 MIN
- Cam Spencer (MEM): 17 PTS, 1 REB, 8 AST, 6-10 FG, 34 MIN
- Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN): 16 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST, 7-14 FG, 28 MIN
By the numbers
The Grizzlies shot 52.9% from the field (46-of-87) and went 15-of-35 from three-point range; the Nets shot 44.1% and went 17-of-46 from deep. The Grizzlies outscored their opponents 62-46 in the paint. Assists: Grizzlies 34, Nets 26.
Context
The Grizzlies improved to 9-4 with their second straight win, while the Nets fell to 3-9. It was the teams' first meeting of the season. Our Elo model made the Grizzlies 70% favorites before tip-off.
Up next: the Grizzlies visit the Wizards on Monday, Nov 16; the Nets host the 76ers on Monday, Nov 16.
Attendance: 15,103 at FedExForum. Officials: Josh Tiven, Nate Green, Michael Smith and John Conley.