The Memphis Grizzlies topped the Phoenix Suns 117-96 on Saturday night at FedExForum, moving to 3-2 overall on the regular season and 2-0 at home.
The Grizzlies showed good ball movement offensively, shooting 12-for-22 (.545) while recording eight assists in the first quarter. The Memphis defense forced Phoenix into nine turnovers in the opening frame.
Memphis went on a 20-3 run over 5:12 during the first and second quarters to lead by as much as 24 in the half, taking a 68-43 lead into halftime. It was the team’s largest halftime lead since March 3, 2013, when they led the Magic 60-35.