Kiwi Steven Adams delivered one of his most complete performances of the NBA season so far on Tuesday (NZ time), helping his Memphis Grizzlies to a shock 114-113 win over Phoenix Suns.
Adams notched a double-double of 13 points and 16 rebounds to go with seven assists in a well-rounded line, setting the stage for star point guard Ja Morant's late-game heroics.
Morant's layup with 0.5 seconds remaining cancelled out Devin Booker's clutch late three-pointer, as the visiting Grizzlies withstood a fourth-quarter rally by last season's NBA finalists to hold on for their second straight win.
Adams' big game comes just a day after an efficient 10-point, nine-rebound outing in the Grizzlies' blowout win over Sacramento Kings.
Morant finished with a game-high 33 points for the Grizzlies, while Desmond Bane added 32.
Cameron Johnson scored 19 points for the Suns while Cameron Payne added 15. Jalen Smith had a career-high 15 points, Chris Paul tallied 13 points and 13 assists, and Bridges scored 10 points.
Phoenix, whose 15-game home winning streak ended with Saturday's 116-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors, dropped back-to-back games for just the second time this season.
The Suns were without starters Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder, who are both in the league's health and safety protocols.
Phoenix trailed 89-75 at the start of the fourth quarter before opening the final period on an 18-7 run.
Bane scored with 54 seconds left to put the Grizzlies ahead by five before Bridges scored with 32 seconds to play to pull the Suns within 112-110.
Memphis jumped to a 17-6 lead, before Phoenix rallied to cut the deficit to 25-24 going into the second quarter.
Bane scored 19 points in the first half for Memphis, which took a 60-48 lead into the break after closing the period on a 19-8 run.
The Grizzlies shot 52.2 percent from the field in the first half and held Phoenix to 38.6 percent, including 3-of-14 on 3-pointers.
Morant scored 15 points in the third quarter for Memphis, which extended its lead to 18 with 1:44 left in the period.
The Grizzlies played without De'Anthony Melton and Dillon Brooks, who are both in the league's protocols.
The Suns were without coach Monty Williams, who entered the protocols prior to the game. Assistant Kevin Young filled in.
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