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The Memphis Grizzlies triumphed over the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling, high-scoring contest, emerging with a 151-148 overtime victory at FedExForum on Tuesday.
While Serbian Vasilije Micic remained on the sideline, awaiting his Suns debut, the European presence was primarily marked by Spanish player Santi Aldama, who contributed 17 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals in just under 32 minutes for the Grizzlies. The 24-year-old big man hit a crucial three-pointer during overtime, igniting a decisive 7-0 run for the Grizzlies.
This win improved the Grizzlies’ record to 38-20, allowing them to draw level with the Denver Nuggets for second place in the Western Conference standings and pushing the Suns, coached by Mike Budenholzer, to 27-31 for the season.
Meanwhile, at the Chase Center, Dutch player Quinten Post contributed eight points, three rebounds, two steals, and two assists as the Golden State Warriors overpowered the Charlotte Hornets, 128-92. On the flip side, Frenchman Moussa Diabate recorded five points, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks; however, Bosnian Jusuf Nurkic did not play, and French Tidjane Salaun was ruled out with a right ankle sprain.
In Scotiabank Arena, the Boston Celtics secured a 111-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors despite Latvian Kristaps Porzingis being a last-minute scratch due to illness. Portuguese Neemias Queta returned from his own illness, contributing nearly 20 minutes on the court with eight points, five rebounds, and one block. Austrian Jakob Poeltl also missed the game due to a right hip pointer while under the coaching of Serbian Darko Rajakovic.
**Final Scores:**
– Toronto Raptors 101 – 111 Boston Celtics
– Orlando Magic 82 – 122 Cleveland Cavaliers
– Houston Rockets 100 – 97 Milwaukee Bucks
– Memphis Grizzlies 151 – 148 Phoenix Suns (OT, 137-137)
– New Orleans Pelicans 109 – 103 San Antonio Spurs
– Golden State Warriors 128 – 92 Charlotte Hornets
– Los Angeles Lakers 107 – 99 Dallas Mavericks
**Standings:**
1. Cleveland Cavaliers 48-10
2. Boston Celtics 42-16
3. New York Knicks 37-20
4. Indiana Pacers 32-24
5. Milwaukee Bucks 32-25
6. Detroit Pistons 32-26
7. Orlando Magic 29-31
8. Atlanta Hawks 27-31
9. Miami Heat 26-30
10. Chicago Bulls 23-35
11. Brooklyn Nets 21-36
12. Philadelphia 76ers 20-37
13. Toronto Raptors 18-40
14. Charlotte Hornets 14-43
15. Washington Wizards 10-47
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 46-11
2. Memphis Grizzlies 38-20
3. Denver Nuggets 38-20
4. Los Angeles Lakers 35-21
5. Houston Rockets 36-22
6. Los Angeles Clippers 31-26
7. Minnesota Timberwolves 32-27
8. Golden State Warriors 31-27
9. Dallas Mavericks 31-28
10. Sacramento Kings 29-28
11. Phoenix Suns 27-31
12. Portland Trail Blazers 25-33
13. San Antonio Spurs 24-32
14. New Orleans Pelicans 15-43
15. Utah Jazz 14-43
– The top six teams from each conference secure a playoff berth, while those ranked seventh to tenth will compete in the Play-In Tournament.
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