Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies - Final Score - News - February 16, 2024

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Patrick Beverley - Struggles from deep in lossBeverley ended with one point (0-4 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 14 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to Memphis.

ImpactBeverley has played at least 12 minutes in four straight games since joining the Bucks, averaging 3.8 points, 2.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals during that stretch. The veteran isn't going to be a fantasy-relevant player for his new squad, but his defensive prowess should help him carve out a consistent bench role behind Damian Lillard.

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Bobby Portis - Continues solid play off benchPortis closed with 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists over 25 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.

ImpactPortis scored in double figures for a fifth straight game and added at least seven rebounds for the fourth time during that stretch. The veteran backup has seen a slight drop in production compared to last year, but he's still a vital part of Milwaukee's rotation, especially if Khris Middleton (ankle) remains sidelined following the All-Star break.

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Andre Jackson Jr. - Plays only three minutesJackson logged zero points (0-1 FG) over three minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.

ImpactJackson returned to the rotation Feb. 8 against Minnesota, playing 18 minutes during a blowout loss. The Bucks lost Khris Middleton to an ankle injury during that contest, and despite the veteran missing the final five games before the All-Star break, Jackson hasn't been able to reclaim a legitimate role. Danilo Gallinari's presence may force Jackson completely out of the second unit, especially if Middleton returns to full strength soon.

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Jae Crowder - Meager output continuesCrowder notched four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.

ImpactAfter a 21-point outburst against Minnesota on Feb. 8, Crowder has totaled just 13 points over Milwaukee's last four games. If Khris Middleton (ankle) remains out following the All-Star break, Crowder figures to remain in the starting lineup -- he's started five straight and six of the last seven -- but the veteran isn't producing enough to be on fantasy radars in standard leagues despite being a key part of the Bucks' rotation. Danilo Gallinari's presence could also eat into Crowder's rotation.

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Malik Beasley - Inefficient in lossBeasley racked up nine points (3-10 FG, 3-10 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to Memphis.

ImpactBeasley's shooting night would've looked worse had it not been for two makes in the final minute as Milwaukee attempted a furious comeback. After a poor stretch to end January, the sharpshooter has made at least a trio of three-pointers in seven of his first eight appearances in February. During that stretch, he's averaged 13.1 points (42.1 percent from deep), 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 30.5 minutes per game. Beasley, along with teammate Damian Lillard, will participate in the 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend.

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Scotty Pippen Jr. - Out at least three weeksThe Grizzlies announced Friday that Pippen will be re-evaluated in three weeks after he was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his lower back following an MRI.

ImpactSince joining Memphis on a two-way deal Jan. 16, Pippen had appeared in eight games (four starts) for the NBA club, averaging 10.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 22.6 minutes per contest. Despite his strong per-minute production, the Grizzlies had been prudent in deciding which games to keep him active; due to NBA rules for two-way players and the timing of his signing, Pippen is eligible to be active for 26 games for the rest of the season. The low-back injury Pippen suffered in Monday's win over the Rockets likely means that the Grizzlies won't have to manage his active games count as conservatively, but he'll nonetheless miss out on an opportunity to play meaningful minutes while Memphis contends with other injuries to key backcourt players. With Pippen, Marcus Smart (finger) and Ja Morant (shoulder) all sidelined, two-way player Jacob Gilyard, veteran Derrick Rose (ankle) and 10-day signee Jordan Goodwin now represent the Grizzlies' main options at point guard.

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GG Jackson II - Excellent off bench ThursdayJackson provided 27 points (10-17 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound and one block in 30 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 win over the Bucks.

ImpactJackson tied his career-best scoring output Thursday despite coming off the bench, and the rookie out of South Carolina continues to make an impact for a depleted Grizzlies team. He's going through his most productive stretch of the campaign and has scored in double digits in six straight appearances, averaging 20.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game in that stretch. Plus, it's worth noting each of his last five outings in that span have seen him come off the bench, so he's performing at a high level regardless of his role.

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