Nets Collapse in Shocking Final Minutes, Let Grizzlies Steal Victory 103-98

There are moments in basketball where the clock seems to slow down, and every shot carries the weight of a season’s hopes. Sunday evening in Memphis was exactly that kind of night. Cedric Coward stepped up with two clutch 3-pointers late in the game, racking up 21 points and steering the Memphis Grizzlies past the Brooklyn Nets in a tight 103-98 finish. The atmosphere was electric, and you could feel the tension as Memphis clawed their way back from a late deficit, showcasing resilience that had me on the edge of my seat. Supporting acts like Jock Landale’s 16 points and Santi Aldama’s steady presence added layers to this gritty win, right before the Grizzlies jet off to Europe for their upcoming clashes. Meanwhile, the Nets, led by Noah Clowney and Tyrese Martin’s 17 points each, fought valiantly but couldn’t quite hold the momentum. It’s these unexpected twists and turns—wins snatched from the brink, players resting for grueling schedules—that make the NBA such a riveting saga. Dive deeper into the game’s highs and lows LEARN MORE.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Cedric Coward hit two late 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies hold off the Brooklyn Nets 103-98 on Sunday.

Jock Landale added 16 points and nine rebounds, and Santi Aldama had 15 points and eight rebounds. Cam Spencer had 12 points and 12 assists in the Grizzlies’ last game before their two-game series against Orlando in Berlin and London.

Noah Clowney and Tyrese Martin led the Nets with 17 points each, and Danny Wolf and Jalen Wilson scored 11 points each. Wolf also had 10 rebounds. Martin was 6 of 8, going 5 of 7 from 3-point range.

Brooklyn led 98-90 after Clowney split a pair of free throws with three minutes Memphis scored the final 13 points, with Coward’s second late 3 giving the Grizzlies a 101-98 lead with just less than a minute left.

Memphis, which squandered a 21-point second-half lead Friday night in a loss to Oklahoma City, watched the Nets open the second half with a 17-6 rally to pull even at 67.

Michael Porter Jr., who had 18 points and six assists in Friday’s 121-105 loss to the Clippers, sat for the game due to rest. The Nets are playing 17 games this month, and Sunday was the first night of a road back-to-back.

Memphis led by 16 in the first half and had a 61-50 advantage at the break.

Brooklyn only had five free throws in the half, compared to 14 for Memphis — a point Nets coach Jordi Fernandez made clear to the officiating crew several times.