Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns player stats and box score (Dec. 31) | 2024-25 NBA season

The short-handed Memphis Grizzlies earned a significant 116-109 win over the star-studded Phoenix Suns on Sunday, solidifying their hold on the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference and ending 2024 on a high note.

The team accomplished the feat without Ja Morant, Marcus Smart and Zach Edey. Meanwhile, the Suns, though missing role players Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neal, had their "big three" intact for just 12 minutes before Bradley Beal exited the game with a hip injury late in the first half.

Jaren Jackson Jr. spearheaded the Grizzlies' effort with a dominant performance, posting 37 points and 10 rebounds. Desmond Bane added to the offensive onslaught with 31 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Collectively, Memphis controlled the boards, outrebounding Phoenix 64-55.

Kevin Durant led the Suns with 29 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Tyus Jones chipped in 21 points, while Devin Booker struggled from the field, contributing 16 points on 4-for-20 shooting. Monte Morris and Mason Plumlee each added 10 points.

The win improved Memphis to 23-11, firmly establishing their status as contenders, while the Suns dropped to 15-17, currently sitting outside the play-in tournament picture.

Below are the complete stats from the Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns game.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns player stats and box score

Memphis Grizzlies player stats

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
Jaylen Wells	31:44	11	6	2	3	12	25.0	2	8	25.0	3	4	75.0	3	3	1	0	3	4	8
John Konchar	35:21	7	12	4	3	7	42.9	0	2	0.0	1	1	100	4	8	1	1	0	5	1
Jaren Jackson Jr.	37:54	38	10	4	12	23	52.2	4	8	50.0	10	17	58.8	1	9	2	1	5	3	8
Desmond Bane	36:53	31	5	7	13	25	52.0	4	8	50.0	1	3	33.3	1	4	0	1	4	4	2
Scotty Pippen Jr.	21:32	2	2	3	0	5	0.0	0	3	0.0	2	2	100	1	1	1	2	3	4	-6
Luke Kennard	28:42	17	7	4	5	8	62.5	3	6	50.0	4	4	100	2	5	2	0	0	2	9
Cam Spencer	16:14	2	3	3	1	4	25.0	0	3	0.0	0	0	0.0	2	1	2	0	1	3	9
Jay Huff	18:51	8	3	0	3	7	42.9	2	5	40.0	0	0	0.0	0	3	0	1	0	2	-5
Colin Castleton	12:49	1	3	0	0	2	0.0	0	0	0.0	1	2	50.0	2	1	1	0	1	2	-1
TOTALS		117	65	27	40	93	43.0	15	43	34.9	22	33	66.7	16	35	10	6	17	29	-

Phoenix Suns player stats

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
Bradley Beal	12:00	3	1	2	1	5	20.0	0	1	0.0	1	2	50.0	0	1	1	0	1	1	-10
Kevin Durant	38:32	29	10	6	11	19	57.9	2	5	40.0	5	7	71.4	1	9	1	2	3	2	-4
Mason Plumlee	27:22	12	8	3	6	6	100	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	2	6	0	3	0	4	-7
Devin Booker	30:21	16	4	9	4	20	20.0	2	8	25.0	6	6	100	1	3	1	0	3	1	-1
Tyus Jones	30:23	21	4	2	7	15	46.7	2	5	40.0	5	6	83.3	1	3	3	0	5	3	-10
Oso Ighodaro	17:30	2	2	1	1	4	25.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	1	1	0	2	3	5	3
Ryan Dunn	34:43	8	9	3	3	7	42.9	2	5	40.0	0	0	0.0	3	6	2	2	0	3	3
Monté Morris	19:52	12	3	2	5	8	62.5	0	1	0.0	2	3	66.7	1	2	1	0	1	2	5
Josh Okogie	27:37	9	2	0	4	7	57.1	1	4	25.0	0	1	0.0	0	2	0	1	1	4	0
Damion Lee	01:40	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-4
TOTALS		112	55	28	42	92	45.7	9	30	30.0	19	25	76.0	10	33	9	10	17	25	-

Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns: Game recap

Two Western Conference powerhouses clashed in Sunday’s Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns game, delivering a highly anticipated end-of-year matchup.

Jaren Jackson Jr. dominated the first quarter, scoring 19 points to give Memphis a 36-26 advantage.

Phoenix fought back in the second quarter but was outscored 33-29, and their momentum was further hindered by Bradley Beal’s early exit due to a hip injury. At halftime, the Grizzlies led 69-55, with Jackson Jr. amassing 25 points and five rebounds. Desmond Bane contributed 17 points in the half.

For the Suns, Kevin Durant paced the team with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Devin Booker and Tyus Jones added 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Phoenix found their rhythm in the third quarter, outscoring Memphis by nine with a 31-point effort—their highest-scoring quarter of the game.

However, despite a spirited comeback attempt in the fourth, the Suns faltered in crunch time, unable to convert crucial buckets down the stretch.