Jaren Jackson Jr. delivered a dominant performance on Sunday night, scoring 31 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a resounding 125–91 victory over the Miami Heat. With Ja Morant sidelined due to right shoulder soreness, Jackson stepped up in a major way, shooting an efficient 13-of-18 from the field and adding four rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in just 26 minutes of play.
The Grizzlies wasted no time taking control of the game, building a double-digit lead early in the second quarter and never looking back. Memphis shot 54.3% from the field and hit 14 three-pointers, showing a balanced and aggressive offensive approach. Defensively, they stifled a struggling Heat squad, limiting Miami to just 38.6% shooting while forcing 16 turnovers.
Desmond Bane supported Jackson with an impressive all-around effort, nearly recording a triple-double. Bane finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, keeping the pressure on Miami throughout the night. Off the bench, Scotty Pippen Jr. added 15 points and 11 assists, continuing to make the most of his opportunities during the Grizzlies’ injury-plagued stretch.
Miami, on the other hand, continued its downward spiral with a seventh straight loss. Jimmy Butler managed only 12 points on 4-of-11 shooting, while Bam Adebayo posted a quiet 10 points and 5 rebounds. The Heat looked disjointed on both ends of the court and trailed by as many as 36 points in the second half.
The loss marked another frustrating outing for the Heat, who have struggled to generate consistent offense