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Memphis Defeats Detroit 96-82 - Recap
The Grizzlies got a 26-point performance from Jonas Valanciunas, who added 17 rebounds as Memphis ran past Detroit 96-82 on Monday at FedExForum.
Memphis won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 223.5.
Dillon Brooks had 15 points for Memphis and Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in with 14 points. Ja Morant had 7 assists for the Grizzlies, while Jonas Valanciunas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
Detroit got 25 points from Andre Drummond in a losing cause and another 17 points from Langston Galloway. Andre Drummond contributed 4 assists for the Pistons, while Andre Drummond had 18 rebounds.
Detroit had a 51-47 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Memphis takes its act on the road to face Dallas looking for another win. For Detroit, they head home to face Phoenix.