Miami Heat Defeats Memphis Grizzlies 136-120

The Miami Heat hosted the Memphis Grizzlies at the Kaseya Center on Saturday. The Heat defeated the Grizzlies 136-120 in the non-conference game. Miami improved to 31-27 and a three-game winning streak, while Memphis fell to 21-34.

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The Miami Heat blew out the Atlanta Hawks 128-97 at the State Farm Arena on Friday. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114 at the FedExForum on Friday. Olivier-Maxence Prosper led the Grizzlies with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. Isaiah Collier led the Jazz with 24 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Memphis named Maxence Prosper as Friday’s Player of the Game presented by International Paper. Prosper, 23, signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies and their G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, on Sept. 4, 2025, after a two-year stint with the Dallas Mavericks from 2023-25.

Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies Starters

Miami’s starting lineup featured Kasparas Jakucionis, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins, and Bam Adebayo. Miami ruled out Terry Rozier (indefinite leave), Nikola Jovic (lower back tightness), and Davion Mitchell (illness).

Memphis’ starting lineup featured Walter Clayton Jr., Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells, Taylor Hendricks, and Jahmai Mashack. Memphis ruled out Brandon Clarke (Grade 2 right calf strain), Zach Edey (left ankle stress reaction), Ja Morant (UCL sprain), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right pinky finger surgery), Santi Aldama (knee), and Cedric Coward (knee). Memphis listed Kyle Anderson (right knee soreness) as questionable.

Heat vs. Grizzlies Recap

Saturday’s meeting between the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies was the second between the two teams this season. Previously, Miami blew out Memphis 146-114 at the FedExForum on Oct. 24, 2025.

Memphis sported its Association jerseys in South Beach. Miami is the fastest team in the NBA, but Memphis’ efforts kept the score close. Jakucionis, who made his ninth start of the season, nailed a three-pointer. Ty Jerome nailed a three-pointer of his own. Miami took a 39-33 lead to end the first.

The second quarter saw a strong effort from the two teams. Powell weaved through two Grizzlies defenders to finish at the rim, as Miami went on a 7-0 run. GG Jackson beat the shot clock with an and-one, as Memphis outscored Miami by one point. Miami took a 73-68 lead into halftime.

The third quarter saw a slow start, but the two teams gradually picked up the pace. Wiggins grabbed an offensive rebound that caught the rim to reach 15,000 career points and 21 points on the night. He finished with 28 points in the win.

The fourth quarter saw a sluggish start, but the two teams picked up the pace. Wells stole the ball from Adebayo and found Maxence Prosper, who danced in for the finger roll. However, Miami remained in the driver’s seat. Pelle Larsson drove the lane and hit the jumper. Miami won 136-120 in regulation.

Next Steps

The Miami Heat open a two-game road trip beginning with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Central. The Heat can defeat the Bucks by creating a strong defense against Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo, 31, often relies on getting to the basket.

The Memphis Grizzlies begin a two-game homestand starting with the Sacramento Kings on Monday at 7:00 p.m. Central. The Grizzlies can defeat the Kings by building a first-half lead, maintaining a strong defensive presence, and capitalizing on the short-handed squad.