Grizzlies Edged Out Suns in Dramatic 114-113 Victory

The Memphis Grizzlies edged out the Phoenix Suns 114-113 in a dramatic finish on October 29, 2025, extending their winning streak over the Suns to six games. The matchup, held in Phoenix, saw Ja Morant deliver a clutch 11-foot jumper with just 7.6 seconds remaining, ultimately sealing the victory for the Grizzlies. The Suns trailed by ten midway through the fourth quarter but mounted an impressive comeback, tying the score at 108 after Devin Booker’s jumper with 2:23 left. Mark Williams, making his first start for Phoenix, put the Suns ahead 113-112 with a dunk in the final minute. However, Santi Aldama found Morant for the decisive basket, and Booker’s potential game-winning three-pointer bounced off the rim as time expired. Morant finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 10-of-19 from the field and scoring 18 in the second half. Booker led all scorers with 32 points—including 16 in the fourth quarter—but shot just 10-of-26 from the field. Williams impressed with 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 18 points for Memphis. Aldama provided a spark off the bench with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, including a pivotal three-pointer late in the game. Both teams were missing key players: the Suns were without Jalen Green (hamstring) and Dillon Brooks (groin), while the Grizzlies had several rotation players sidelined. The Suns have now dropped four straight games since their opening night win against the Sacramento Kings, while the Grizzlies improved to 3-2 on the season. This contest was another chapter in a recent trend, as the Grizzlies swept last season’s series against Phoenix 4-0, demonstrating their recent dominance. The last five meetings between these teams have highlighted Memphis’s defensive intensity and late-game execution, with Morant frequently at the center of clutch moments. According to advanced metrics, the Grizzlies have established themselves as one of the league’s better late-game teams, while the Suns continue to search for defensive consistency, ranking 27th in Defensive Rating (DRTG 122.2) so far this season. Looking ahead, Memphis will host the Lakers in their next outing, while Phoenix aims to break their losing skid against the Jazz. For further analysis and box scores, visit the official NBA box score and catch up with the latest NBA news on AP News.