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Recap: Grizzlies keep it close but fall to Pacers, snapping 3-game winning streak

jonah dylan, memphis commercial appeal
·4 min read

The Grizzlies hung in there for the entire afternoon, but in the end they fell just short on the road against the Indiana Pacers.

Memphis had its three-game win streak snapped with the 116-110 loss, losing despite impressive performances from GG Jackson (18 points) and Vince Williams Jr. (20 points, eight rebounds), two players who have stood out during the recent stretch with Ja Morant and other key players sidelined with injuries.

It was close throughout most of the game, and the Grizzlies even came back from a double digit deficit in the fourth quarter to make it close down the stretch. But Memphis couldn’t come up with enough offense to sustain the comeback attempt, and the Pacers left Gainbridge Fieldhouse with the win.

The Grizzlies will be back in action on the back half of a back-to-back on Monday night agains the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum.

Grizzlies vs. Pacers live score updates

Fourth quarter

4:20 left: It's a three point game heading down the stretch. Jackson has five fouls, but will probably return soon. It's been an impressive response from the undermanned Grizzlies to make it a game in the final minutes.

9:06 left: The Grizzlies have fought back to start the fourth quarter, and it's a seven point game even though Jackson is still on the bench.

Third quarter

End of quarter: Pacers 92, Grizzlies 82.

5:20 left: The Pacers are still up by three points, but it's been back and forth throughout the quarter. Jaren Jackson Jr. is up to a game-high 20 points.

8:19 left: It's been a 15-8 start to the second half for the Pacers, who have the lead back after a few minutes. Mathurin leads all scorers with 19, while Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith are also in double figures for Indiana.

Second quarter

Halftime: Grizzlies 53, Pacers 51.

2:11 left: Indiana is ahead by two points with a couple minutes left in the half. Vince Williams Jr. has been impressive in the second quarter and has 12 points to go with five rebounds already.

8:11 left: The Pacers have started quickly in the second quarter and just took a two-point lead to force a Grizzlies timeout. Bennedict Mathurin already has 17 points off the bench and has been a major problem for the Memphis defense so far.

First quarter

End of quarter: Grizzlies 27, Pacers 23.

2:31 left: The Memphis lead is up to eight points. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been in attack mode early on and has already attempted nine shots. He's got eight points, two rebounds and two assists.

7:23 left: The Grizzlies are out in front early once again, jumping out to an 11-6 lead at the first timeout. David Roddy got the start with Luke Kennard out, and he's got five points in the early going.

Grizzlies hoping to extend wining streak

Can the Memphis Grizzlies extend their winning streak?

The Grizzlies have gone on an unexpected three-game winning streak, buoyed by elite performances by Jaren Jackson Jr. and a makeshift supporting cast headlined by Vince Williams Jr. and Luke Kennard. Though Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart have all been out with injuries, Memphis has stayed afloat.

The Grizzlies beat Orlando on Friday night at FedExForum and now head to Indianapolis for a matinee matchup with the Pacers on Sunday. After that, it's straight back to Memphis for a Monday night game against the Kings.

The Pacers (26-20) have been impressive and recently acquired All-Star forward Pascal Siakam. But star guard Tyrese Haliburton has been out because of a hamstring injury and won't play Sunday. Kennard is out for the Grizzlies with left knee soreness.

Memphis (18-27) won the first meeting between these teams on Dec. 21 at FedExForum, when Morant scored 20 points in his first home game after returning from a 25-game suspension to start the season.

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What channel is Grizzlies vs. Pacers on today?

  • TV channel: Bally Sports Southeast

  • Stream: Bally Sports app, FUBO (free trial)

Grizzlies vs. Pacers start time

  • Date: Jan. 28

  • Time: 2:30 p.m. CT

Grizzlies vs. Pacers betting odds

  • SPREAD: Pacers -9

  • MONEY LINE: Pacers -395, Grizzlies +310

  • OVER/UNDER: 229

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Recap: Grizzlies keep it close but fall to Pacers to snap win streak