The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 109-100. Brooklyn improved to 2-0 in 2019, and are now the eight seed in the Eastern conference. Things were not looking good early on for Brooklyn when they started out the year 8-18, and no one would have thought they would be in playoff position less than a month later. The Nets have changed their entire identity, and proved that they are a good NBA team. This game tonight was a very important road win. The Grizzlies came out angry, after 2 of their players got into a fight after a team meeting just a couple days ago. The Grizzlies wanted to win this game to get things back on track, but they will have to do so another night.

D’Angelo Russell guided the Nets to a victory with his second straight 20/10 game. Russell finished with 23 points and 10 assists on 7-16 shooting. Russell was very inconsistent to start the season, but now he has strung together a bunch of good games in a row. Russell is huge for the Nets, and when he goes the Nets go. DeMarre Carroll also played a huge part in the Nets victory, as he finished with 20 points on 6-9 shooting. Carroll has been terrific lately, and is finishing rounding into last year’s form. Carroll shot 5-7 from three which was key for Brooklyn. Joe Harris had another good game with 18 points on 7-11 shooting, including 3-5 from deep. Harris has proved that he is one of the elite three point shooters in the NBA these past couple of games. Lastly, Jarrett Allen recorded his second straight double double, finishing with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

For the Grizzlies, it was Mike Conley and Jaren Jackson Jr. Conley killed the Nets once again, finishing with 31 points on 10-20 shooting. That marks the second time this season that Conley has scored 30+ points against the Nets. Jaren Jackson Jr also played well for the Grizzlies, recording 19 points on 9-15 shooting. Jackson has shown that he is one of the best rookies in the NBA this season. Marc Gasol also had a nice game, finishing with 13 points 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Gasol was dominant in the post, as no Nets player could guard him one on one.

What’s Next?

The Nets travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Sunday, while the Grizzlies travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs tomorrow.

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