Sat Mar 01 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Grizzlies Outlast Suns in High-Scoring Thriller, 151-148
**Memphis, TN** – The Memphis Grizzlies emerged victorious from a record-breaking shootout against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, winning 151-148 in overtime. The game, featuring a combined 299 points – the most in an NBA game this season – saw 22 ties and 22 lead changes, showcasing a thrilling back-and-forth battle.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 29 points and eight assists, his final assist setting up Jaylen Wells’ game-sealing dunk in overtime. Morant’s performance was particularly impressive considering his 2-of-14 shooting through three quarters. He ignited in the fourth, scoring 15 points, including a clutch three-pointer and game-tying floater in regulation. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 28 points before fouling out, and Desmond Bane contributed 25 points and nine assists. The win moves Memphis into a tie for second place in the Western Conference.
The Suns, meanwhile, saw five players score at least 20 points for the first time in over three decades. Devin Booker (28 points, 10 assists), Kevin Durant (26 points), Bradley Beal (24 points, 11 assists), Bol Bol (23 points), and Grayson Allen (21 points) all contributed significantly to the Suns’ high-scoring effort. Despite their offensive firepower, the Suns faltered down the stretch, losing their sixth game in seven outings. This defeat drops them to a season-worst four games below .500, placing them more than two games behind the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference playoff race. Durant’s missed three-point attempts in the final seconds sealed the Suns’ fate.
The game’s dramatic conclusion, featuring a late 7-0 run by the Grizzlies in overtime, cemented Memphis’ victory in one of the most exciting and high-scoring games of the season.
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