MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In an intense matchup on Wednesday night, Dennis Schroder led the Brooklyn Nets to a 119-106 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies with a stellar performance of 33 points and eight assists. Cam Thomas also contributed significantly with 19 points, helping to secure the Nets’ win.
Ziaire Williams, who started his NBA journey with the Grizzlies before being traded during the offseason, added 17 points to the scoreboard for Memphis. Jaren Jackson Jr. stood out for his team, pouring in 30 points and shooting an impressive 10 of 12 from the field, including nailing all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Ja Morant recorded a double-double with 14 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds, though his shooting struggled as he finished 5 of 16 from the floor, making only one of six from three-point range. Rookie Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke each contributed 13 points, with Clarke being particularly efficient, hitting all five of his field-goal attempts. However, the Nets did not have a flawless game, turning the ball over 22 times.
Key takeaways from the game highlight Schroder’s impactful scoring, as he managed to come through at crucial moments that thwarted Memphis’ attempts to gain momentum. On the other hand, the Grizzlies faced issues with turnovers that have continued to trouble them as they aim to enhance their pace of play this season.
A notable incident occurred in the second quarter; as Morant attempted a breakaway with roughly 11:40 remaining, anticipation grew within the crowd. The athletic guard aimed for a highlight-reel reverse dunk, but the ball bizarrely bounced off his own head and out of the basket, resulting in a moment of disbelief rather than a crowd-pleaser.
In terms of statistics, both teams demonstrated strong shooting throughout most of the game, with Memphis claiming a 58-46 edge in points scored in the paint. Nevertheless, the Nets were able to capitalize on turnovers, forcing the Grizzlies into 22 mistakes that translated to 31 points for Brooklyn. This marked the highest number of first-half turnovers forced by the Nets since March 31, 2022, when they had 16.
Looking ahead, the Brooklyn Nets are set to face the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, while the Memphis Grizzlies will wrap up their four-game homestand against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday evening.