The Memphis Grizzlies earned their fifth consecutive win, knocking off the Brooklyn Nets 118-104 at Barclays Center on Monday night.
The Grizzlies outrebounded the Nets 61-33 and pulled in a season-high 23 offensive rebounds in the first game of 2022. Reigning Western Conference Player of the Week Ja Morant continued his dominant run with 36 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Morant's fourth straight game with 30-or-more points marked a new franchise record. Desmond Bane had 29 points (12-23 FG), eight rebounds and two steals. Brandon Clarke added 16 points and seven rebounds on 8-of-9 shooting off the bench.