In their last game before the all-star break, the Memphis Grizzlies took on the Milwaukee Bucks and came away with their second win in a row. With a final score of 113-110, the offensive powers of GG Jackson II and Ziaire Williams helped the Grizzlies secure the victory.
Memphis was missing Jaren Jackson Jr, who was sidelined with soreness in the right quadricep and did not play on the second night of back-to-back games.
The youngest player in the league, GG Jackson II, helped this struggling Grizzlies team defeat two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, who currently hold the third seed in the Eastern conference.
The two teams traded baskets in the first two quarters and went into the second half tied at 57 all. It was a high-powered third quarter on the part of the Grizzlies, with Ziaire Williams putting up 17 of his 27 points during the period, shooting a scorching 7 of 8 overall and 3 of 3 from beyond the arc.
The Grizzlies were up by nine points with a minute remaining in the game when two quick three-pointers from the Bucks brought Milwaukee within three. Damian Lillard took and missed the final shot from three, allowing the Grizzlies to come away with the win.
The three-point line played a big role in this win, with the Grizzlies averaging 50% from beyond the arc and the Bucks only 25%. In the third period, the Grizzlies shot 100% (4 of 4) from three-point range, while the Bucks shot just 16.7% (1 of 6).
Memphis was able to convert 14 turnovers from the Bucks into 22 points.
Ziaire Williams finished the night with a career-high 27 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals.
GG Jackson II added 27 points from the bench, while shooting 6 of 10 from beyond the arc.
Vince Williams Jr put up 18 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals.
Trey Jemison added 10 points and 6 rebounds. Lamar Stevens put up 13 points and 5 rebounds.
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The Grizzlies’ first game after the All-Star break will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on February 23rd. Tip-off is at 7 PM CST.
