The Grizzlies had a remarkable offensive night on Tuesday against a stingy Heat defense, shooting 55 percent from the field and 42 percent (17-41) from the 3-point line.
In the 124-112 road win over Miami, Memphis recorded 30 assists. The Grizzlies are now 14-1 this season when dishing out 30 or more assists. Memphis took the season series 2-0 against Miami, with both victories ending a Heat win streak.
Dillon Brooks scored 23 of his 28 points in the third quarter. It is the second-highest single-quarter scoring output in franchise history behind Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 26-point 3rd quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 13th, 2019.
Brooks had called out his former teammate Andre Iguodala, who didn’t want to play for the Grizzlies, before he was eventually traded to the Miami Heat last season. Before the trade, Brooks said, “I can’t wait until we find a way to trade him so we can play him and show him what Memphis is really about.” On Tuesday night, Brooks did just that.
Jonas Valanciunas added 20 points and 10 rebounds to register his 35th double-double of the season. He also extended his double-figure rebounding streak to 17.
Kyle Anderson added 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Grizzlies improved to 25-23 on the season after their third straight victory.
In the absence of De’Anthony Melton, Brandon Clarke, and Justise Winslow, Desmond Bane (15), and Xavier Tillman, Sr. (11) provided a spark off the Grizzlies bench.
Jimmy Butler put up 28 points to lead the Heat, while Bam Adebayo finished his second triple-double of the season and fifth of his career with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The Heat fell to 26-25 on the season.
Up Next
The Grizzlies head to Atlanta to take on the Hawks on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Central at State Farm Arena.
