Suns Defeat Grizzlies, Extend Winning Streak to Three

Don't look now, but the Phoenix Suns are on a three-game winning streak.

It wasn't always smooth sailing for the Suns, though they emerged victorious in a 112-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzles. They leave the season series with Memphis tied at 2-2 and have handed the Grizzlies just their second loss in their last thirteen games.

The previous three meetings between the two teams were decided by at least 17 points or more prior to Sunday.

Phoenix is now back to .500 with a 24-24 record and have scored at least 112 points in their last three games.

Chris Paul returned to action after missing seven games with a right hip injury and flashed some of the vintage Point God play with 22 points and 11 assists. He was one of three Suns players to score 20+ points as Torrey Craig (20) and Mikal Bridges (24) joined the party.

Deandre Ayton was again out with non-COVID illness while Devin Booker, Cam Payne and Landry Shamet again missed time due to injury. Suns centers Jock Landale and Bismack Biyombo - in replacement of Ayton - fouled out with over two minutes left in the game. Dario Saric handled duties at center to close the game out.

The Suns were able to lead by as much as 29 throughout the game despite the lead coming down to two points in final minute before Phoenix ultimately hung on to victory.

Cam Johnson - who sat the first night of the back-to-back vs. Indiana) - struggled shooting with eight points (3-9 shooting) in his second game back from a meniscus tear.

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 27 while Steven Adams dominated the paint with 10 points and 16 rebounds.

Memphis never held a lead at any point in the game.

The Suns return to action on Tuesday when the Charlotte Hornets come to town.