NBA Live : Memphis Grizzlies Vs Chicago Bulls

The Memphis Grizzlies’ longest winning streak in six weeks came to an end after their defense succumbed to one of the league’s highest-scoring teams. Memphis (35-32) lost to Northwest Division-leading Denver 125-108 on Saturday, a game it led by 12 points in the first half.

The score was tied at 85 after three quarters, but the Grizzlies were completely overwhelmed by the Nuggets in the final period, getting outscored 40-23 to lose for the second time in seven games.

The Grizzlies dropped 5 1/2 games back of eighth-place Portland in the Western Conference and the loss snapped a three-game winning streak, their longest since Jan. 22-27.


They appear to have a good chance of bouncing back with a home game against a Bulls team they beat 105-96 at the United Center on March 4.

Randolph led the way with 31 points on 12-of-18 shooting and 18 rebounds, as Memphis rallied from a 17-point second-quarter deficit.

Blowing that lead was just one of many embarrassing moments for the Bulls (31-34) over the past 2 1/2 weeks.

After owning the East’s sixth-best record Feb. 26, Chicago has dropped a season-worst seven straight to fall to ninth, one game back of eighth-place Toronto. This is the team’s longest skid since losing eight in a row from Dec. 20, 2005-Jan. 4, 2006.

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