The Memphis Grizzlies hit up the Windy City Sunday afternoon to face off against the Chicago Bulls. To say it didn’t go well would be a huge understatement.
Let’s get into it.
Woof. Up by 15 at the half, only to lose by 21? Outscored in the paint by 30+? Giving up 30 points off turnovers and not converting on a single one of your opponent’s? You’re going to have a bad time.
The first 24 minutes were a delight to watch. The Grizzlies played their brand of basketball and they did it exceptionally well. The second half was like watching a completely different team: The Grizzlies got outplayed and outscored. Badly.
Memphis went from shooting 53% in the first half to 38% in the second, but what hurt them more than poor shooting was poor ball security. The Bulls were able to force 8 turnovers in both the third and fourth quarters, and they converted those on the offensive end, to the tune of 29 points.
By The Numbers:
Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 31 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block, while shooting 5 of 8 from three-point range.
Desmond Bane finished the night with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Ja Morant closed out with a 17 point, 10 rebound, and 10 assist triple double.
Dillon Brooks put up 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
