Jaren Jackson Jr. with 28 Points vs. Phoenix Suns. Jaren Jackson Jr. with 28 Points vs. Phoenix Suns, 02/25/2025

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Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13), and center Zach Edey reach for the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday,

Former Michigan State star Jaren Jackson Jr. delivered a standout performance in an overtime win over the Phoenix Suns.

Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies host Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Western Conference play. The Grizzlies are 20-14 in Western Conference games. Memphis ranks second in the NBA with 13.

The under-construction Memphis Grizzlies were getting tested by Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns once again in the FedEx Forum’s first post-NBA All-Star break game. Ja Morant was 0-8 from the field in the first half yet still found a way to force overtime before sealing a 151-148 home win.

On Tuesday, Jaren Jackson Jr. was the standout performer in an exhilarating game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns, leading his team to a thrilling 151-148 overtime victory.

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 'Achilles heel' has become a gigantic problem for the Grizzlies against the NBA's elite teams.

The Phoenix Suns' struggles to get back in the win column continued in their 151-148 overtime loss at the Memphis Grizzlies (38-20) on Tuesday. Phoenix dropped its second straight game and have lost six of their last seven.

The Grizzlies need leverage over other bidders and salary cap room to squeeze in Jaren Jackson Jr.'s looming All-NBA level contract.

Ja Morant had 29 points and eight assists and the Memphis Grizzlies closed overtime with a 7-0 run to beat the Phoenix Suns 151-148 on Tuesday night.