Suns Cruise Past Grizzlies 131-105 in Memphis

Phoenix pulls away in the fourth quarter to secure road win and maintain lead in playoff race.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:22am

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An abstract, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into geometric shapes and planes of bright, contrasting colors.The Suns' fourth-quarter surge showcases their ability to pull away from opponents when their offense clicks.Memphis Today

The Phoenix Suns overcame a slow start to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-105 on the road. Devin Booker led the way with 36 points, while Jalen Green added 21 as the Suns' star backcourt duo paced the offense. Phoenix took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring Memphis 40-16 to pull away for the comfortable victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Suns firmly in the playoff picture, as they now hold a 3-game lead over the Clippers for the 7th seed in the Western Conference with just 7 games remaining. Phoenix is looking to secure a postseason berth after missing the playoffs last year.

The details

The Suns started slowly, trailing 13-9 early, but took a 34-31 lead after the first quarter behind 12 points from Booker. The game remained close through the first three quarters, with Memphis even taking an 86-83 lead in the 4th. But Phoenix turned it on late, going on a 19-6 run to pull away. Rookie Rasheer Fleming and Collin Gillespie provided a spark off the bench in the final period.

  • The Suns led 34-31 after the first quarter.
  • Phoenix led 65-61 at halftime.
  • The game was tied 91-91 heading into the fourth quarter.
  • The Suns outscored the Grizzlies 40-16 in the fourth quarter.

The players

Devin Booker

The Suns' star guard scored a game-high 36 points on 16-of-24 shooting.

Jalen Green

The Suns' other starting guard contributed 21 points on 9-of-18 shooting.

Rasheer Fleming

The Suns' rookie forward provided a spark off the bench with 7 quick points in the fourth quarter.

Collin Gillespie

The Suns' rookie guard broke out of a shooting slump with 5 points in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer.

Khaman Maluach

The Suns' rookie big man had a career-high 10 rebounds in the first half.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Suns will look to continue their strong play on the road when they take on the Orlando Magic in the second game of a back-to-back on Saturday night.

The takeaway

The Suns' ability to pull away in the fourth quarter and secure a comfortable road win against a tough Memphis team is a positive sign as they look to solidify their playoff positioning down the stretch. The strong performances from their young core, including Booker, Green, Fleming, and Gillespie, bode well for the Suns' future.