Nets Beat Injury-Plagued Grizzlies 126-115 for Second Straight Win

Day'Ron Sharpe and Ochai Agbaji lead Brooklyn to victory over short-handed Memphis squad.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the injury-ravaged Memphis Grizzlies 126-115 on Monday night, led by strong performances from Day'Ron Sharpe and Ochai Agbaji. The Nets, who were coming off an upset win over the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, had six players score in double figures as they cruised to their second straight victory.

Why it matters

The Nets' win over the Grizzlies, who were missing several key players due to injury, demonstrates the team's ability to capitalize on opportunities against short-handed opponents as they look to build momentum and climb the standings in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Day'Ron Sharpe matched a season high with 19 points, while Ochai Agbaji added 18 points for the Nets. Nolan Traore also contributed 17 points for Brooklyn, who rested leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. The Grizzlies, who have lost four straight and 11 of their last 14 games, were without several injured players including Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Santi Aldama.

  • The game took place on Monday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Day'Ron Sharpe

A Brooklyn Nets player who matched a season high with 19 points in the game.

Ochai Agbaji

A Brooklyn Nets player who scored 18 points in the victory.

Nolan Traore

A Brooklyn Nets player who contributed 17 points in the game.

Ja Morant

A Memphis Grizzlies player who missed the game due to a left elbow injury.

Rayan Rupert

A Memphis Grizzlies player who scored a career-high 20 points in the loss.

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What’s next

The Grizzlies will look to end their four-game losing streak when they travel to Philadelphia to face the 76ers on Tuesday. The Nets will host the Detroit Pistons, the Eastern Conference leaders, on Tuesday as they try to extend their winning streak to three games.

The takeaway

The Nets' ability to take advantage of an injury-depleted Grizzlies squad and secure a second consecutive victory showcases their potential to compete with top teams in the Eastern Conference, especially when they can rest key players and still receive strong contributions from their bench.