Villain energy: Grizzlies bench takes down NBA-best Suns in stunner
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ziaire Williams (8) charges ahead of Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) on April 1, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (0) reaches for the ball ahead of Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee as forward Dillon Brooks (24) moves for position on April 1, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts from the bench during the game against the Phoenix Suns on April 1, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts after being ejected in the first half of the NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns on April 1, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) shoots against the Phoenix Suns on April 1, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ziaire Williams, center, shoots between Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) and guard Chris Paul on April 1, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Jarrett Culver on April 1 at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) drives past Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) on April 1, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Dillon Brooks, the only usual starter to play, led the team’s inspired performance, which included a Santi Aldama sequence that sent the Grizzlies into a frenzy.
Related story:
Topics
Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies vs. Suns Phoenix Suns 2021-22 NBA seasonDrew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.