The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns 114-109 inside FedExForum on Sunday night, winning the season series 3-1.
The Grizzlies outscored the Suns 66-38 in points in the paint, recording 26 in the first quarter alone. Memphis scored at least 60 points in the paint for 17th time this season and entered the game leading the league in the category (55.3). Jonas Valanciunas gave Memphis an early spark as he scored 10 of his 12 points in the first period on 4-of-4 shooting. The Grizzlies ripped off a 22-9 run late in the first to stretch the lead to 30-18 heading into the second quarter.