Bench Production Powers Depleted Memphis Lineup
The Memphis Grizzlies overcame significant roster absences on Saturday, November 14, 2026, defeating the visiting Brooklyn Nets 129-110 to snap a four-home-game losing streak. Playing the second half of a back-to-back schedule, the team returned home Saturday morning from New Orleans following a Friday victory against the Pelicans. Travel logistics were further complicated by a nationwide Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground stop that affected both franchises.
Reporting on the contest, KTIK noted that the Grizzlies played without leading scorer Ty Jerome, who averages 25.4 points per game and sat out due to a right hip injury. Starting center Zach Edey and Jerami Grant were also sidelined with ankle and head injuries, respectively. Despite the missing starters, Cedric Coward stepped up with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Taylor Hendricks provided a major spark off the bench with a career-high 22 points.
Early Shooting Surge Secures Comfortable Advantage
Memphis established control early in the matchup, building a double-digit advantage midway through the first quarter. The hosts relied on sharp perimeter shooting, connecting on 13 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc in the first half alone and posting a season-high 38 points in the opening quarter. By halftime, the Grizzlies had stretched their lead to 20 points before taking a 71-54 advantage into the locker room.
Javon Small contributed 19 points to the winning effort, Cam Spencer added 17, and Cam Boozer recorded 15 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. The offensive depth proved vital as Memphis maintained a secure margin throughout the second half, withstanding multiple pushbacks from the visiting side.
Brooklyn Rally Fails to Disrupt Grizzlies’ Late Run
The Nets attempted a comeback in the third quarter, narrowing the deficit to 85-77 following a 3-pointer by Julius Randle with 5:12 remaining in the period. However, Memphis answered immediately with a decisive 16-1 run that pushed the score to 101-78 and re-established firm command.
The Grizzlies extended their advantage to as many as 26 points at 117-91 early in the fourth quarter after two free throws by Small. Although Brooklyn mounted one final surge—trimming the margin to 13 points at 119-106 on a 3-pointer by Danny Wolf with 4:16 left on the clock—Memphis preserved its cushion until the final buzzer.
Julius Randle led Brooklyn with 22 points, while Day’Ron Sharpe finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Noah Clowney added 15 points and Danny Wolf contributed 14 for the Nets, who dropped their third decision in four games as Memphis successfully navigated its scheduling and roster hurdles.