Grizz gaming eliminated from Slam Open bracket play
March 25, 2023
Memphis, Tenn. — Grizz Gaming, the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, defeated Lakers Gaming 3-2 to tip off the night but were ultimately eliminated from the Slam Open after a 3-1series loss to Glo Navy Gosquitos.
| Game No. | Away | Home | Score |
| Game 1 | Lakers Gaming | Grizz Gaming | W (21-16) |
| Game 2 | Grizz Gaming | Lakers Gaming | L (22-12) |
| Game 3 | Lakers Gaming | Grizz Gaming | W (23-18) |
| Game 4 | Grizz Gaming | Lakers Gaming | L (22-10) |
| Game 5 | Lakers Gaming | Grizz Gaming | W (21-16) |
Grizz Gaming tipped off the night with a 3-2 series win over Lakers Gaming. Harry Friedman (CP) scored 14 points on 6-6 shooting to go along with three assists to lead Grizz Gaming in the series-clinching Game 5 win. The team shot 9-11 from the field and 3-4 from beyond the arc.
| Game No. | Away | Home | Score |
| Game 1 | Glo Navy Gosquitos | Grizz Gaming | L (21-15) |
| Game 2 | Grizz Gaming | Glo Navy Gosquitos | L (21-17) |
| Game 3 | Glo Navy Gosquitos | Grizz Gaming | W (21-18) |
| Game 4 | Grizz Gaming | Glo Navy Gosquitos | L (21-13) |
Grizz Gaming’s run in the Slam Open bracket ended as the team was eliminated following a 3-1 series loss to Glo Navy Gosquitos. Grizz Gaming got a well-balanced scoring effort in the Game 3 victory with CP scoring nine points, Josh McHatten (Spartxn) finishing with eight and Brian Lunsfield (LogicStark) chipping in four .
Grizz Gaming will return to action on Tuesday, April 4, at 7:15 p.m. CT. as they tip-off Switch Open group play against Knicks Gaming.
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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