On Monday night, Ja Morant and Desmond Bane combined for 38 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the Brooklyn Nets, 134-124.
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Additionally, Bane and Morant each recorded seven assists. Bane, who had trouble making shots to open the season, finished the game with a career-high eight 3-pointers while shooting 14 of 21 overall.
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For Memphis, Santi Aldama scored 17 points. The guard duo of the Grizzlies scored 76 points, which set a franchise record.
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Bane's versatility in scoring, from 3-point range to the rim, as well as his ability to dish out assists, according to Morant, "is a significant element to our success this year, having another player out there on the court who can create for anybody."
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For the Nets, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving each scored 37 points, and Nic Claxton added 16 more.
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Durant mentioned that 12 of the 16 3-pointers made by Memphis throughout the game by Bane and Morant. 9 out of 29 shots by the Nets were beyond the arc.