Phoenix at Memphis

[Real Deal]

TIME: 8:00 PM ET

TV: NBALP

[Built Ford Tough]

 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Goran Dragic was slowed by illness during the first three quarters against Memphis. He managed to put together a strong fourth quarter and helped Phoenix get a win.

 

Dragic scored 15 of his 17 points in the final period to lead the Suns to a 96-90 victory over the Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

 

After scoring just two points on 1-for-6 shooting through three quarters, Dragic was 5 for 6 in the fourth -- including three three-point plays to help the Suns snap a two-game losing streak.

 

"I was trying to stay in the game, then got a couple of steals and [three-point plays] that gave me the momentum," Dragic said. "My confidence went up. I always try to help my team and play as hard as possible."

 

After the score was tied at 88, Dragic scored six straight points to put the game away. The fourth-quarter performance was even more impressive when he said he had "some kind of virus," that weakened him. He said it affected his game through the first three periods, and afterwards, he said: "Right now, I feel awful."

 

While Dragic struggled early, Marcin Gortat carried the offense and finished with 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field to lead the Suns. Jermaine O'Neal had 14 points, while Kendall Marshall added 11 points and Luis Scola finished with 10.

 

"[Gortat] played a good game," Scola said. "In the second half, Goran took over. Jermaine came in and was big the whole game. I think we had a good game overall."

 

Jerryd Bayless scored a season-high 29 points on 11-for-15 shooting, including 3 of 4 on 3-pointers, to lead the Grizzlies. Zach Randolph had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Tayshaun Prince scored 11 points.

 

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