The Memphis Grizzlies recovered from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns, 120-115, on Saturday night in Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Grizzlies’ previous largest comeback was 16 points and came on March 5 when, just like tonight, they came back from an early second-quarter deficit against the Trail Blazers to win 120-111. Memphis improved to 31-45 on the season and 11-26 on the road. Phoenix dropped to to 17-60 on the year and are now 10-28 on the road. The Grizzlies won the season series 2-1, and snapped a three-game losing streak in Phoenix.
Memphis attacked the offensive boards, outrebounding Phoenix 15-7 on the offensive glass which led to a 25-10 advantage in second chance points.