Grizzlies Secure Victory Over Nets Amid Tensions

The Memphis Grizzlies secured a 135-119 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, marking their fourth consecutive win with Ja Morant contributing 28 points and 10 assists. The game was marked by tensions, notably between Ja Morant and the Nets' coach Jordi Fernandez, with six technical fouls issued, including those to Dennis Schroder and Taylor Jenkins following confrontations. Morant's celebratory antics were deemed disrespectful by the Nets, leading to exchanges with Fernandez and Schroder, while the Grizzlies defended their on-court behavior as part of the game. Memphis, leading the league in scoring, was able to play at their pace, overcoming a third-quarter Nets rally with an 18-3 burst. The Grizzlies had previously lost their first two encounters with the Nets this season but improved to 10-1 in their last 11 games. Brooklyn has now lost five of their last six games, struggling with turnovers and defensive lapses.