The Memphis Grizzlies came up just short of a statement win against the Milwaukee Bucks, falling 112-111 on Thursday at FedExForum.
Ja Morant took over the second half to spark a furious comeback and finish with 35 points, six rebounds and five assists, making him the first Grizzlies player ever to score at least 35 points in consecutive games. Dillon Brooks scored 23 points with a season-high seven assists while Jonas Valanciunas notched his 20th double-double of the season with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo went for 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and Khris Middleton tallied 22 points and 10 rebounds.