Grizz Gaming drops first series in the Slam Open

Memphis, Tenn. — Grizz Gaming, the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, fell to Mavs Gaming and 76ers GC as the team moves to 4-2 in the Slam Open.

 

Game No. Away Home Score
Game 1 Grizz Gaming Mavs Gaming L (21-12)
Game 2 Mavs Gaming Grizz Gaming L (22-18) 
Game 3 Grizz Gaming Mavs Gaming W (23-16)
Game 4 Mavs Gaming Grizz Gaming L (22-20)

 

Grizz Gaming dropped its first series of the Slam Open to Mavs Gaming, winning just one of four matchups. Mavs Gaming shot 100% from the field in both Game 2 and Game 4. Grizz Gaming shot 9-for-11, including 5-of-5 from beyond the arc, in their Game 3 victory.

 

Game No. Away Home Score
Game 1 76ers GC Grizz Gaming L (22-15)
Game 2 Grizz Gaming 76ers GC L (22-15)
Game 3 76ers GC Grizz Gaming W (22-18)
Game 4 Grizz Gaming 76ers GC W (22-17)
Game 5 76ers GC Grizz Gaming L (21-14)

 

Grizz Gaming dropped the second half of the doubleheader, falling to 76ers GC in five games. Grizz Gaming fought back from an 0-2 deficit to force a Game 5 but came up short in the series finale. Grizz Gaming were able to secure a Game 3 win and get back in the series by forcing 76ers GC to an 0-3 effort shooting from beyond the arc, while making four of their seven attempts from deep.

Grizz Gaming returns to the court on Thursday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. CT to face off against DUX Infinitos after picking up a 3-0 series sweep over DUX last week.

Fans can visit the team’s website, grizzgaming.com, for all news, updates and happenings regarding the team. Additionally, fans can follow the team on Twitch at twitch.tv/grizzgaming, @grizzgaming on Twitter and Instagram, as well as GrizzliesGaming on Facebook to follow along with the team’s 2023 season.

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