Ja Morant scored 26 points, Desmond Bane had 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies held on to beat the Phoenix Suns 119-112 on Tuesday night. Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points when he sank two free throws with 1:11 left in the third quarter.

After the game, Grizzlies star Ja Morant spoke highly of Durant when he was interviewed by the NBA on TNT. Morant: "He's one of the greats. He's one of the greats. That's why I ho

First up is a game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night at Footprint Center. The Grizzlies (35-17) are entering this matchup with a healthy rotation that includes Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and several impact players. When playing against the Suns, Jackson is the focal point.