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Phoenix holds off Grizzlies 112-110

Phoenix holds off Grizzlies 112-110
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By The Associated Press
Jan. 23, 2023 | PHOENIX
By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2023 | 05:05 AM | PHOENIX
Chris Paul played so well in his return from a hip injury that it appeared the Phoenix Suns would have a surprise snoozer on Sunday night.

The Memphis Grizzlies had other ideas, but couldn’t quite complete a monster comeback.

Paul had 22 points and 11 assists after missing the past seven games and the Suns built a 29-point lead early in the third quarter before hanging on in the final seconds for a 112-110 win over the Grizzlies.

The Suns have been hit hard by injuries over the past couple months. Now the team is starting to get its best players back, but the chemistry is a work in progress. Paul believes the adversity will help in the long run.

“We’ve just got to build confidence,” Paul said. “Over the past few years, that’s when we’ve been at our best, the last four or five minutes of the game. You build that confidence by being put in those situations.”

Mikal Bridges led the Suns with 24 points, while Torrey Craig added a season high 20. Ja Morant scored 27 for the Grizzlies, while Bane added 24.

It was back-to-back heartbreakers for the Grizzlies on their West Coast swing, after losing by a point to the Lakers 122-121.  Memphis is now 11-12 on the road, but will try to even the count Monday night in Sacramento.




Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) runs away from Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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