Yahoo Sports Grizzlies vs. Bucks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (1-1) at Fiserv Forum
Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Saturday October 1, 2022
Memphis Grizzlies 107, Milwaukee Bucks 102 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“That’s obviously a lot of trust and belief in somebody to be able to carry out a message and a gameplan and I appreciate them allowing me that opportunity.”
Coach Charles Lee ASL Press Conference: pic.twitter.com/bGIdV0Hzbg – 1:43 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis Antetokounmpo enjoyed his time in Sweden two years ago when nobody knew him there.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar remembered those days and now has an only post-basketball career wish👇
basketnews.com/news-178704-gi… – 1:36 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Always making time for the fans. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/pbrkcSBMNZ – 12:12 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Mike Budenholzer, Giannis Antetokounmpo sit out as #Bucks lose to #Grizzlies in preseason opener jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 11:46 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Tyler’s birthday wish came true tonight thanks to Giannis. 💚 pic.twitter.com/lZQa67zOlX – 11:35 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
I was hungry tonight 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/rpCbePAM5j – 11:30 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bucks can’t stave off Grizzlies’ comeback late in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/2a2vEaEIEI – 11:26 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Grayson didn’t waste any time getting going tonight.
15 PTS | 4 REB | 3 AST pic.twitter.com/zLfp5NZ6OP – 11:17 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
the rooks showed out in the preseason debut. yeah yeah 〽️ – 11:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Grizzlies rookies in their preseason debut:
David Roddy —
18 PTS | 5 REB
Jake LaRavia —
15 PTS | 50.0 FG%
Kennedy Chandler —
11 PTS | 8 AST | 4 STL
Kenneth Lofton Jr —
17 PTS | 5 REB | 75.0 FG% pic.twitter.com/PpHEZBjzZX – 11:11 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jordan with the vision.
21 PTS | 8 REB | 2 AST pic.twitter.com/Tc26pLnqg6 – 11:08 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Aldama, rookies lead late comeback as Grizzlies win preseason debut dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 10:53 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks associate head coach Charles Lee is in the spotlight postgame, filling in for Mike Budenholzer (ankle). pic.twitter.com/hd8Zre91PG – 10:52 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jordan getting some solid minutes tonight. pic.twitter.com/p8DpJqQlSZ – 10:51 PM
Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
Given fact @Memphis Grizzlies sat out 9 players, including all starters, in tonight’s preseason win at Bucks, I came away most impressed with competitiveness of rookies Lofton and Kennedy in extended minutes against vets Ibaka and Jevon Carter. – 10:50 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Final from Fiserv Forum. pic.twitter.com/2FpPPQNRux – 10:34 PM
Pete Pranica @PetePranica
107-102 @Memphis Grizzlies over Milwaukee, courtesy of a big fourth quarter (41-26) with 62% FG shooting. LaRavia found a rhythm as did David Roddy (team-high 18 PTs). Grizz overcame rebounding deficit with 13 steals and 50 paint points. – 10:34 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
18-3 run to close it. basketball is back. yeah yeah. pic.twitter.com/jbcWDwBEpO – 10:32 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks lose the preseason opener. pic.twitter.com/Pr5YB8q664 – 10:31 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Grizzlies 107, Bucks 102 – 10:30 PM
Pete Pranica @PetePranica
Just your basic 18-3 run by @Memphis Grizzlies down the stretch. Jake LaRavia with 15 PTs in the second half after a scoreless first 24 minutes. – 10:29 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
drop in the bucket.
@Kennedy Chandler x @David Roddy pic.twitter.com/kmhd4V7yQE – 10:28 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Update: Giannis found more snacks. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/LrrTtTJYL3 – 10:22 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Two minutes to go and the #Bucks and #Grizzlies are tied at 99. – 10:22 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
It’s a two possession game now – #Bucks lead the #Grizzlies 99-95 with just under three minutes to go. – 10:21 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jordan from deeeeep!! 👌 pic.twitter.com/h3mYmqznNi – 10:18 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
JUNIORRRRRRRRRRRRRR . pic.twitter.com/WqZ29g2o0Z – 10:14 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
I’m not sure what the preseason record for fouls in a quarter might be, but the Bucks might set it tonight in the fourth quarter. – 10:12 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Marques Bolden checks in for the #Bucks, and now every available player for the team has seen court time. – 10:03 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
1 of 1 on challenges. yessssssir. – 10:00 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Luca Vildoza checks in for the #Bucks. – 9:56 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Just Giannis & his bag(s) of popcorn. 🍿🤣 pic.twitter.com/6QlRCPuqWo – 9:53 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
took sum @Jake LaRavia 🍪 pic.twitter.com/rE6oUPl04k – 9:52 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Thanasis Antetokounmpo-Sandro Mamukelashvili-Lindell Wigginton-MarJon Beauchamp-AJ Green open the fourth quarter for the #Bucks – 9:52 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Third quarter complete. pic.twitter.com/lS1bxHZVQp – 9:52 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks lead the #Grizzlies 76-66 after three quarters. – 9:49 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Throw it down, Marjon!! 🔨 pic.twitter.com/3RajtzDKTC – 9:47 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Before the game, I asked Mike Budenholzer about the bench conduct rules being a point of emphasis, especially with Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s high-energy support.
Giannis Antetokounmpo ended up being the first offender. – 9:43 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BASKETBALL @David Roddy pic.twitter.com/v8GjscwNma – 9:42 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Live look at Thanasis checking in. pic.twitter.com/g84N0bnoC1 – 9:41 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Bobby Portis (20 minutes) and Grayson Allen (18) have been subbed out this quarter. Allen had 15 points, Portis had 7. – 9:40 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
GET STRAIGHT TO IT @konchjitty55 pic.twitter.com/N4jz9MLbCz – 9:37 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
🗣 Get up rook!! pic.twitter.com/gMFmuLyrVu – 9:36 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
MarJon Beauchamp’s first (preseason) NBA field goal is a big one-handed slam as he secured the loose ball and got a run out. Whole bench enjoyed that one.
Grizzlies took a timeout and the Bucks lead, 65-55, with 5:13 left in the third quarter. – 9:35 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks lead 65-55 thanks to an Ibaka three, Carter #midrang jumper and a breakaway dunk from Beauchamp. – 9:34 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
GIMMIE THAT @Kennedy Chandler pic.twitter.com/OVsXwPvi3I – 9:33 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Grayson is feeling it!! pic.twitter.com/o09WGvPqgz – 9:33 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
It’s been a game of musical chairs for the #Bucks not playing.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has moved to the front of the bench, along with a bag of popcorn. – 9:31 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Bobby Portis-Grayson Allen-Jevon Carter-Jordan Nwora-Sandro Mamukelashvili open the second half for the #Bucks – 9:19 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It may be preseason but @BucksBango is in midseason form. pic.twitter.com/dkwuN5gaB2 – 9:13 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
halftime. pic.twitter.com/855T22uzN0 – 9:06 PM
Pete Pranica @PetePranica
I like what I’m seeing from Aldama and Ziaire, but rebounding a major issue: MIL with a 14-0 advantage in second chance points and Bucks lead 48-45 at halftime. – 9:05 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Halftime:
Bucks 48 Grizzlies 45
Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Ziaire Williams lead the Grizzlies with 10 points. Santi Aldama looks much more comfortable than last season. – 9:04 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Stepback Jru3!! pic.twitter.com/jQJcZS10bS – 9:04 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
HALF: Bucks 48, Grizzlies 45
– Nwora 13pts/5reb
– Allen 9pts/3reb
– Holiday 5pts/3reb/3ast
– Portis 5pts/5reb
– Hill 5pts/2reb/3ast – 9:03 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks lead the #Grizzlies 48-45 at the half. – 9:02 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Kenneth Lofton Jr. is going to play himself into a standard contract and force the hand of the Grizzlies. That mane is a hooper. – 8:59 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
work rook work @itzjunior35 pic.twitter.com/YmoXf34GTf – 8:59 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks rookie AJ Green checks in for the first time after fellow rookie MarJon Beauchamp scores his first point on a free throw. – 8:59 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Was watching Portis & Lopez play together for a little bit tonight & was curious…
They’ve played 605 total minutes together in the 2 years MIL has had BP.
But only 3 of those 605 minutes have come with Holiday, Middleton & Antetokounmpo. – 8:58 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Lofton has now cooked both Ibaka and Lopez on post moves. – 8:57 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Serge Ibaka has really been getting after it, fighting for rebounds on the offensive glass. Not just going through the motions in the first preseason game. – 8:54 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
HII-LOW
@Brandon Clarke | | @konchjitty55 pic.twitter.com/G3lhFuSpBd – 8:51 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ziaire Williams already looks more actively involved in the Grizzlies offense than any point last season, as he said he would be. Will be interesting to see if he still gets those actions ran for him when the starters play, because he looks promising. – 8:48 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
beep beep @Kennedy Chandler pic.twitter.com/JwBtanvIQF – 8:48 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue always so sneaky.
Jordan with the finish. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KMWpuaY5wn – 8:46 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
first quarter of the new season is a wrap.
we lead 18-16. pic.twitter.com/4x4obqbTu7 – 8:39 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks open the second quarter with Jrue Holiday-George Hill-Bobby Portis-Brook Lopez and Jordan Nwora. – 8:38 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
First quarter in the books. pic.twitter.com/cmwWU7ZBR6 – 8:38 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
IF IT’S ON THE FLOOR. WE WANT THAT. pic.twitter.com/h6Gy8gU8NR – 8:38 PM
Pete Pranica @PetePranica
Good competitive spirit and response for @Memphis Grizzlies after falling behind 8-0. Lead 18-16 after a first quarter that looked like the first pre-season game. Rebounding an issue: Bucks +10 on the glass and 7 OReb. – 8:37 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jordan showing off the midrange. pic.twitter.com/vWzyVXve6N – 8:37 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After one quarter, the Bucks trail, 18-16.
Grayson Allen leading the way for the Bucks thus far with 7pts/3reb.
It has looked an awful lot like the first preseason game of the season. – 8:36 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
it starts on defense 🔒 pic.twitter.com/cRgsqa1EZg – 8:35 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Brook Lopez checks back in for the #Bucks for the final 78 seconds of the first quarter. – 8:33 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jevon Carter, George Hill, Sandro Mamukelashvili sub in to join Serge Ibaka and MarJon Beauchamp.
Lopez-Holiday-Portis-Allen are off the floor after logging six early minutes. – 8:28 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
100 miles and already runnin 💨 pic.twitter.com/qiLi1UOCBj – 8:28 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
MarJon Beauchamp getting his first action here in the first quarter. Missed a corner 3 and then cut from the corner on the next opportunity, which led to a turnover for Jrue Holiday.
He’ll get more comfortable as time moves forward. Wesley Matthews was quick to chat him up. – 8:26 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
santiiiiiiiiiii. pic.twitter.com/BUkG0JtblM – 8:24 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks first round pick MarJon Beauchamp checks in for the first time and he receives a nice applause from the home crowd.
He’s on the floor with Holiday-Lopez-Allen-Portis – 8:21 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Grayson gets us going tonight. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iIukcO05vk – 8:16 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The first bucket of the game comes off a #Grizzlies goaltend of a Grayson Allen layup. Allen follows it up with a three. – 8:13 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
No Giannis or Ja Morant tonight, but still glad to have NBA basketball back pic.twitter.com/goCMwjLjFH – 8:12 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Season three on the #Bucks beat for the @journalsentinel. Not yet year two 🥴. Bucks and #Grizzlies open the preseason. pic.twitter.com/puvewHRTL1 – 8:11 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/FeioYC7r8W – 8:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
List of players with 500+ wins in the last 10 seasons:
— Danny Green
That’s it. pic.twitter.com/dg9i8lpy4W – 8:02 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Holiday season approaching. 👀 pic.twitter.com/p6W9A9xVUZ – 7:58 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Tonight’s starters vs. Memphis. 😎 pic.twitter.com/Z7eKmuLc5w – 7:52 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
first five 🆚 @Milwaukee Bucks
〽️ @Kennedy Chandler
〽️ @konchjitty55
〽️ @Ziaire Williams
〽️ @Santi Aldama
〽️ @Brandon Clarke
#BigMemphis | @Verizon – 7:51 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jrue Holiday, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez and Grayson Allen will be joined by Jordan Nwora in the starting lineup for the #Bucks tonight. – 7:46 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The last time the #Bucks and #Grizzlies played a preseason game it was suspended after three quarters due to a fire alarm in Memphis.
They are NOT resuming that suspended game however. 😉
Starting from zero. – 7:45 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks Starters vs. Memphis tonight:
Jrue Holiday
Grayson Allen
Jordan Nwora
Bobby Portis
Brook Lopez – 7:43 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
MarJon getting those pregame reps. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iSn12rQaLq – 7:25 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
ICYMI: The Grizzlies inked Steven Adams to a two-year contract extension this afternoon.
dailymemphian.com/article/31315/… – 7:14 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
OUT for Memphis tonight:
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams, Tyus Jones, Jaren Jackson Jr, Danny Green, Killian Tillie, Xavier Tillman – 6:41 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Feels good to be back.🤘
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/zsJVyNnv0q – 6:36 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Wesley Matthews is OUT tonight, per Mike Budenholzer.
Matthews tweaked his ankle this week during practice.
Budenholzer also said other players may rest tonight, but he said they didn’t know who quite yet. – 6:28 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Wesley Matthews (ankle) is out for tonight for the #Bucks but Mike Budenholzer said they’ll determine which others sit between now and gametime. – 6:27 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Charles Lee will be the head coach of the Bucks tonight.
Coach Mike Budenholzer is still recovering from offseason ankle surgery – 6:27 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
As he concluded his pre-game media session, Mike Budenholzer said “Charles Lee will be the head coach of the Milwaukee #Bucks tonight.” Budenholzer is still rehabbing from a right ankle replacement. – 6:24 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Lead assistant Charles Lee will be the head coach for the Bucks tonight, per Mike Budenholzer.
Budenholzer is still recovering from an offseason ankle surgery. – 6:24 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Charles Lee will be coaching the @bucks tonight – 6:23 PM
Thanasis Antetokounmpo @Thanasis_ante43
Throwback to my first time playing golf 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/0nu27fWBMB – 6:05 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks Luca Vildoza, Lindell Wigginton & Marques Bolden get up pregame shots before the exhibition opener vs. the #Grizzlies here at Fiserv Forum. pic.twitter.com/kuTzIj63wS – 5:50 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
I think this halts those moving Jaren Jackson Jr. to the 5 talks and rightfully so. Steven Adams has been a vital piece to the Memphis Grizzlies’ rise in the western conference.
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 5:38 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Story on the Grizzlies, Steven Adams agreeing to two-year contract extension.
dailymemphian.com//section/sport… – 5:29 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams agreeing on a two-year, $25.2M extension through the 2024-2025 season: es.pn/3RtJ5DP – 5:29 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Steven Adams inks two-year, $25.2 million extension with Grizzlies nba.nbcsports.com/2022/10/01/ste… – 5:21 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So Steven Adams gets $43.1 million over three years (or $25.2 million over two if we’re just counting the extension?)
Kyle Anderson got $18 million over two years from Minnesota.
I think I’d rather have SlowMo at that number than Adams at his? Interesting call by Memphis. – 5:18 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Grizzlies sign Steven Adams to multi-year extension, per team – 5:14 PM
Memphis Grizzlies PR @GrizzliesPR
The @Memphis Grizzlies today announced that the team has signed Steven Adams to a multi-year contract extension. pic.twitter.com/k4Au4pNBGC – 5:11 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
The similarities between Giannis and Jokić are tremendous. pic.twitter.com/MDDL6NVKJp – 5:09 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Steven Adams has agreed to a two-year, $25.2M contract extension with the Grizzlies, per @Adrian Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/GFbMm8IuLS – 5:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Steven Adams in Memphis:
— 6.9 PPG
— 10.0 RPG
— 54.7 FG%
— Led league in offensive rebounds
— Only player with 10+ RPG in under 27 MPG
Great veteran center for the Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/JbQYVyalcw – 5:04 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams has agreed on a two-year, $25.2 million contract extension, his agent Darren Matsubara of @wassbasketball tells ESPN. Adams — an immense culture piece for a young roster — is now tied to the Grizzlies for three years, $43.1 million. – 4:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most career PPG on under 15 FGA per game:
22.1 — Charles Barkley
21.8 — Giannis Antetokounmpo
21.1 — David Robinson
20.6 — Moses Malone pic.twitter.com/vjn3UyR01L – 4:41 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham, on his trust in center Damian Jones — who has only made 13 3-pointers in his six-year career –shooting 3s for the Lakers: “No disrespect Robin, but if I have Robin Lopez making 3s [in MIL], I’m sure I can make Damian Jones to make 3s.” – 3:43 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I want to be like Tim Duncan. Where the hell is Tim Duncan?!” 🤣😆
Giannis gives his retirement plans to @Frank Isola and @Brian Scalabrine pic.twitter.com/CMFnuc8Rm8 – 3:33 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Memphis is going to cover. Never a doubt. 24-3. – 3:04 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Memphis is a touchdown away from a backdoor cover. @JWright929espn says this is how you judge a good coach. – 3:01 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Your 4-1 Memphis Tigers. – 2:54 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Memphis 10, Temple 3 with 11:27 to go. Ryan Silverfield’s decision to go for it on 4th down in the 3Q instead of kicking a short FG looms large. – 2:40 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
When the Memphis player crosses the line like that, it is called a touchdown. – 2:24 PM
