Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Impressive Home Win

Brooklyn's bench leads the way in a 126-115 victory over Memphis

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Brooklyn Nets returned home and picked up an impressive 126-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Despite missing key contributors Michael Porter Jr. and Egor Demin, the Nets got strong performances from their entire roster, led by the bench unit of Day'Ron Sharpe and Ochai Agbaji. Brooklyn pulled away in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Why it matters

The win marks the Nets' second in a row after a long losing streak, providing a confidence boost for the young team. While some fans may have preferred losses to improve draft position, these types of wins can be valuable for developing the team's chemistry and experience in close games.

The details

The Nets got off to a solid start, with center Nic Claxton dominating in the paint. But it was the bench unit that really sparked Brooklyn, led by Sharpe's 19 points and 5 rebounds and Agbaji's 18 points. After a shaky third quarter, the Nets opened the fourth on a 14-4 run to pull away for the victory.

  • The Nets picked up the win on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • Brooklyn was coming off a comeback win over the Pistons on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Nic Claxton

The Nets' starting center, who had 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in the win.

Day'Ron Sharpe

The Nets' backup center, who led the bench unit with 19 points and 5 rebounds.

Ochai Agbaji

The Nets' rookie guard, who added 18 points off the bench.

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What they’re saying

“Everyone was playing well, as Day'Ron Sharpe led the way with 19 points and five boards, while Ochai Agbaji added 18 points of his own.”

— Jordi Fernandez, Nets Head Coach (si.com)

What’s next

The Nets will look to build on this win as they continue their season, with their next game scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The takeaway

This win shows the Nets' young core can come together and pick up impressive victories, even when key players are out. While some fans may prioritize losses to improve draft position, these types of team-wide efforts can be valuable for developing the squad's chemistry and experience in close games.