- The Canadian Press
Memphis takes on Phoenix, looks for 5th straight victory
Phoenix Suns (7-4, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-6, 10th in the Western Conference) Memphis; Monday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis is looking to keep its four-game win streak going when the Grizzlies take on Phoenix. Memphis finished 34-39 overall and went 20-17 at home a season ago. The Grizzlies averaged 26.9 assists per game on 42.6 made field goals last season. Phoenix went 34-39 overall and 19-27 in Western Conference action in the 2019-20 season. The Suns allowed opponents to score 113.4 points per game and shoot 47.2% from the field last season. The teams match up Monday for the first time this season. INJURIES: Grizzlies: Killian Tillie: day to day (hip), Jontay Porter: out (knee), Jaren Jackson Jr.: out (knee), Ja Morant: day to day (ankle), Justise Winslow: out (hip). Suns: Cameron Payne: day to day (ankle), Jalen Smith: out (health and safety protocols). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
- PA Media: Sport
James Harden at home in Brooklyn as Nets defeat Orlando Magic 122-115
Harden and Kevin Durant combined for more than half of Brooklyn’s points.
- The Associated Press
Morant returns, Grizzlies top 76ers 106-104 for 4th straight
Ja Morant returned to the Memphis lineup after missing eight games with an ankle injury and scored 17 points, leading the Grizzlies to a 106-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Morant, who sprained his left ankle Dec. 28 at Brooklyn, added six assists. Rookie Xavier Tillman added 15 points and Grayson Allen had 12 as the Grizzlies won their fourth straight game.
NBA Southwest Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | .538 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | .500 | 0.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | .500 | 0.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | .364 | 2.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | .364 | 2.0 |
