Grizzlies 8, Nets 10: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Memphis Grizzlies (10-6) play against the Brooklyn Nets (9-9) at Barclays Center Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Sunday November 20, 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 8, Brooklyn Nets 10 (Q1 09:25) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Tim Bontemps @ TimBontemps After a …

The Memphis Grizzlies (10-6) play against the Brooklyn Nets (9-9) at Barclays Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Sunday November 20, 2022

Memphis Grizzlies 8, Brooklyn Nets 10 (Q1 09:25)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After a big ovation when he was announced last before the game, another one for Kyrie Irving when he makes his first shot, a wing 3-pointer, less than two minutes into the first quarter. – 7:14 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kyrie Irving hits a 3 on his first shot attempt after returning from his suspension. – 7:14 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie drains his first shot of the night, a 3. – 7:13 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Steven Adams grabs his first of what should be around 27 offensive rebounds tonight against the Nets’ lineup. We are off in Brooklyn. – 7:13 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
One of the louder cheers you’ll hear during a pregame intro for Kyrie Irving. pic.twitter.com/TELQzkGIVg7:12 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving’s pregame intro. #nets pic.twitter.com/3WVJ9WvzVy7:12 PM

Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Here’s Kyrie being introduced. There was some sort of reaction but honestly, I have no idea what it was pic.twitter.com/XLotCRECNg7:12 PM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
A few scattered boos but mostly a lot of support fir Kyrie as he returns from suspension. pic.twitter.com/yrj4CkkFY77:11 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving gets introduced to loud cheers here at Barclays Center. – 7:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Grizzlies tips shortly. Kyrie Irving is back. Ben Simmons is back…in the starting lineup. Memphis is very short-handed, but has won without Ja before. But they’re also w/out JJJ and Bane. Can Simmons keep his recent play going? Updates coming. – 7:05 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
These City Edition warmups 🤌 pic.twitter.com/eSHmYs3tGQ7:03 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Working for it 😤
@Dennis Smith | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/KgOU7dbfyz7:02 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
FINAL: Memphis 62, VCU 47.
Kendric Davis was magnificent with 26 points and 7 assists and the Tigers defense had VCU flirting with its worst offensive performance in ages. – 6:58 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
FIRST FIVE OUT vs. @Brooklyn Nets
🪨 @Tyus Jones
🦹‍♂️ @Dillon Brooks
🐚 @konchjitty55
🇪🇸 Santi Aldama
🥝 @Steven Adams
@Verizon | #BigMemphis pic.twitter.com/pMwLLRkIaj6:57 PM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Memphis wins, 62-47. – 6:55 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
YALL KNOW WHAT TIME WE ON.
#BigMemphis pic.twitter.com/WmjhGkHZ0V6:53 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1993, Shaquille O’Neal had 24 points, a career-high 28 rebounds, and a career-high 15 blocks in a win over the Nets.
Since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74, he’s the only player to record at least 15p/15r/15b in a game.
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes…6:51 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters vs. the Grizz: Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Simmons – 6:49 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Onto the 2nd quarter ➡️
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/lfXRFWc4uT6:41 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets starters for tonight’s game vs. the #Grizzlies: Irving – back from an eight-game suspension – Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Simmons. The latter gets the nod at center vs. Steven Adams. – 6:35 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Calling it now – Memphis -10 vs. VCU in a world of trouble. Refs calling it only one way. 8-2 Rams foul advantage, swallowing some clear whistles for Tigers. I say this with Memphis up 47-33. Fishyyy – 6:33 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets starters for tonight vs. Memphis:
Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Simmons – 6:30 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving returns from his eight-game suspension tonight vs. Memphis.
And head coach Jacque Vaughn spoke about the team’s mindset and his thought’s on Irving’s fit coming back into the fold. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jacq…6:29 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
aquamane fan love 🇳🇿 🥝 pic.twitter.com/8JTdFw9MLx6:28 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Kendric Davis just dove on the floor for a loose ball to set up Chandler Lawson, then found DeAndre Williams for an alley oop. When your best player is willing to do the dirty work, you’re hard to beat. It’s 45-31 Memphis over VCU with 9:40 to go. – 6:27 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Large group of Kyrie Irving supporters ringing Barclays Center before tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/YzMCJxibo76:15 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
We wanna hear you get hype all the way in DC, Buzz City! Tune in now ⬇️
📍 – Washington, DC
🆚 – @Washington Wizards
⏰ – 6PM EST
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/H7ZGmchce36:01 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
in the place with style and grace. pic.twitter.com/cV6JBzV7ln6:01 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
First 5️⃣
#LetsFly | @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/2P51W348q65:54 PM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Memphis leads at half, 30 to (I kid you not) 16. – 5:47 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Is there any way Denver…could get Kevin Durant?”
@Frank Isola and @Brian Scalabrine break down what a trade would look like to send KD to the Nuggets pic.twitter.com/r1y2sfRT4m5:47 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
VCU is 5-22 from the field with 11 turnovers in the opening 16 mins against Memphis. I think Penny Hardaway got his message across about the defense. – 5:37 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Taylor Jenkins, who had Yuta Watanabe in Memphis, said he thinks the 6-foot-8 forward has a quicker release than when he had him and more confidence. “He’s letting it fly and not thinking about it.” – 5:33 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT at WAS
Dennis Smith Jr and Mark Williams have been upgraded to available.
LaMelo Ball (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/Vn8AOfq9OX5:33 PM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Things are always better when DeAndre Williams is on the floor. Memphis leads, 22-12. – 5:28 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
This is the best Kendric Davis has looked since coming to Memphis. 11 points already and it helped ignite the Tigers 13-2 run. They lead VCU 22-12 with 8:02 left in the first half. – 5:26 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jacque Vaughn has made it abundantly clear that the goal for the Nets moving forward is to try to have the focus be about basketball.
As we have seen, however, the Nets haven’t exactly been good at doing that in recent years. – 5:22 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie’s last game w/ the controversy swirling was his worst of the season. What is Vaughn’s message to him: “That was a pretty heavy game for everyone at that time…My message was glad to have you back, glad that you’re gonna be able to hoop tonight.” #Nets5:22 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn says Kyrie addressed the team before shootaround.
Said the message from the group was “Right now we’re going to focus on basketball”. – 5:21 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
How is VCU on an 8-0 run despite shooting 4 of 15 from the field? Memphis has 7 turnovers. Gross. When the Tigers didn’t throw ball away, offense looked good with new starting lineup. VCU up 10-9. – 5:20 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Memphis with seven turnovers in 8:47. Yeeesh. – 5:18 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons will start in place of Nic Claxton (OUT — personal reasons). – 5:18 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Vaughn said it’s not a lock the Nets play big tonight with Steven Adams down low. Said they have Markieff Morris and Day’Ron Sharpe if needed, but isn’t sure they will go that direction. – 5:18 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Kyrie Irving will start tonight for the @Brooklyn Nets, per Jacque Vaughn. – 5:18 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Ben Simmons will start with Nic Claxton out tonight. – 5:18 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Both Ben and kyrie will start tonight. pic.twitter.com/09qXBnzowg5:17 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Vaughn says Kyrie will start and the Nets’ coaching staff will watch his minutes as he returns. Vaughn: “He’ll fit right in.”
Vaughn also says that Simmons will start tonight. – 5:17 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
ben simmons and kyrie irving will start tonight against the grizzlies – 5:17 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jacque Vaughn says Ben Simmons will start at center tonight, as well. Nic Claxton (personal) is out tonight. – 5:17 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons will start in place of Nic Claxton tonight. – 5:17 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons will start, too. – 5:17 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Ben Simmons starts. #Nets5:17 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
How we’re looking for tonight 👀 — #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/eyC91hfGvR5:17 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn says Kyrie Irving will start tonight.
“Very excited to have him back. He’ll fit right in with the things we’ve been trying to do.” – 5:17 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kyrie Irving will start tonight, says Jacque Vaughn. – 5:17 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nets coach Jacque Vaughn says Kyrie Irving will start and Brooklyn will see “where his conditioning is at” and go from there. – 5:16 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving will start per Jacque Vaughn. #Nets5:16 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie Irving will start. – 5:16 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
As expected, Kyrie Irving will start for the Nets tonight. – 5:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The group “Israel United in Christ” has its members lined up down the whole side of the Barclays Center.
The group protested outside the arena on Nov. 9 when the Nets played the Knicks. – 5:15 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
An even larger presence of demonstrators around Barclays Center today, not just in front of the arena but now lined along Atlantic Ave. too, as Kyrie Irving is set to return to play for the Nets. A message from the group last time Nets were home: “Kyrie was right.” – 5:03 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Commanders DT Jonathan Allen said his Davis Mills when he drove Kenyon Green when he drove Kenyon Green was off the hump move he learned from Jim Tomsula. “Him being a rookie, he probably hasn’t seen a move like that, and it was just bad timing for him, good timing for me.” – 5:02 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kyrie Irving offers mea culpa before he returns to court Sunday night nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/20/kyr…4:59 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Black Hebrew Israelites are outside Barclays Center singing ahead of Kyrie Irving’s return from suspension tonight pic.twitter.com/Gay3YkcRnN4:47 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
When he started the season as an assistant coach, Jacque Vaughn routinely warmed up Kessler Edwards before each game. That hasn’t changed since he became head coach. Here he is keeping his routine: pic.twitter.com/Ay6VjvmQyg4:31 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Making their debut tonight 👀 pic.twitter.com/GE8aKfI9aT4:23 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Three hours before his first game since Nov. 1, Kyrie Irving is warming up by himself on the Barclays Center court. – 4:17 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#NBPA statement on Kyrie Irving being cleared by the #Nets. #nba 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/otoYP8Nwr24:12 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Applaud the on-field officials for being thorough since I think they got it right, but they changed the on-field call twice from original INT to incomplete to INT. Mills just launched it to unopen Cooks. Ball deflected into the air, safety came over and immaculate receptioned it. – 3:30 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Here is @TheNBPA’s statement on Kyrie Irving’s return. pic.twitter.com/xvveZQWhti2:58 PM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The NBPA released a statement about Kyrie Irving’s return to play for the Nets:
“We are looking forward to Kyrie’s return to the court this evening.” pic.twitter.com/twoHh0lhpT2:54 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Yes, Davis Mills is starting the 2nd half. #Texans down 20-0. – 2:42 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kyrie Irving activated for Nets vs. Grizzlies after issuing public apology newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday2:24 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
An intersection of art and basketball. pic.twitter.com/ihHHWVhSNb2:10 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Kenyon Green having a bad day to say the least. Mills sacked by Daron Payne. Green whiffed on the block.
Mills also sacked on the following play. #Texans back into negative yards gained on the day (-2 yds on 17 plays). – 1:56 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Kenyon Green is going to get Davis Mills killed – 1:55 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Kevin Durant doesn’t hold back in a conversation with Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes
@TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson have some advice for the Nets All-Star forward. pic.twitter.com/pF8Fnp33j01:49 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans offensive gameplan looks like they are deathly afraid of the Commanders front 4. Can see why on that sack where K. Green was pushed all the way into Mills lap for the 9-yd sack. – 1:42 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans get 2 yards on the Mills QB sneak on 3rd & 1. It’s the longest rush of the day for the Texans…until Pierce explodes for 3 yards on the next carry. – 1:37 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Rookie Kenyon Green hit w/ another holding penalty. Mills complete to Collins for less than 1st down yardage – so declined & another punt. 3rd straight drive to open the game w/o moving the sticks for Mills/Texans. They trail 7-0. – 1:25 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Story today from Kyrie Irving’s press conference. He’s back tonight against Memphis: theathletic.com/3915102/2022/1…1:22 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving on his response to being suspended:
“I just started really digging deeper into my family and talking with those that are Jewish. And they felt hurt. And then I had some outside conversations with other Jewish individuals, and they were hurt as well.” – 1:12 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Touchdown, Commanders. Davis Mills to Washington DB Kendall Fuller – pick 6. – 1:07 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans 5 captains at midfield for the coin toss: Hughes, Weeks, Tunsil, Kirksey, Mills. Commanders call heads, it’s tails. Texas defer, Washington will receive. – 1:01 PM