Despite injuries to key players such as Ja Morant, a young Memphis Grizzlies roster was able to defeat the contending Milwaukee Bucks.
The Grizzlies were led by Ziaire Williams and GG Jackson II, who both scored 27 points during the narrow victory. Jackson was 10-of-17 from the field and 6-of-10 on 3-pointers in the contest.
After the game, Jackson was given the walk-off interview to discuss the thrilling win for Memphis. He immediately gave credit to Milwaukee head coach Doc Rivers and the Bucks, who had a healthy roster and held the lead with less than three minutes remaining in the game.
GG Jackson: "Great credit to Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks."
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The 19-year-old, who is the youngest player in the NBA, hit a clutch 3-pointer to give Memphis a lead in the fourth quarter. He has been one of the best scorers off the bench in the league over the past month.
He and LeBron James are the youngest NBA players to ever record more than 25 points and more than five 3-pointers in a single game.
Jackson, who told Giannis Antetokounmpo he is still working on his core strength, impressed the Milwaukee superstar during this matchup.
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Despite a few positive moments, meanwhile, the Bucks are just 3-7 (.300) since Rivers took over for Adrian Griffin as head coach. Milwaukee has not seen the success needed under its new leadership.
Rivers, who called out his players after the loss to Memphis, put himself in a tough situation by taking this gig.
Due to a strange rule, however, Rivers will coach the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star Game.
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