The Phoenix Suns (9-6) went on a 14-0 run to end the second quarter to take a 62-49 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies (3-11) at halftime.
The Suns are without Kevin Durant in this must-win game. Durant was a late scratch with right foot soreness, as Phoenix plays its final NBA In-Season Tournament game, likely needing a win by a decent margin. The Suns entered tonight on five-game win streak straight since the return of Devin Booker, while the Grizzlies are on a two-game losing streak and have a very bad injury bug.
The Grizzlies employed a zone defense in the first half, and the Suns found a lot of holes in it through good ball movement and great penetration.