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Memphis Grizzlies' Desmond Bane, Zach Edey each score 23 points in preseason win vs Pacers

Only two of the five projected Memphis Grizzlies starters played Monday night against the Indiana Pacers, and both stole the show.

Desmond Bane showed why he’s one of the NBA’s very best shooting guards, and rookie center Zach Edey had his most impressive performance of the preseason.

The duo led the Grizzlies to a 120-116 wire-to-wire win against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. Memphis is now 3-1 in preseason games.

WATCH: Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey spins and dunks over two defenders vs Pacers

Bane got off to a strong start by scoring the first five points of the game. He led Memphis with 18 points at halftime and needed only two 3-pointers in the process.

Edey had 13 points in the first half, but it was a 10-point third quarter that highlighted his big night. He added nine rebounds in his 19 minutes.

Memphis dominated the entire game. Rookie wing Jaylen Wells kept his double-digit scoring streak alive with 12 points. Yuki Kawamura added 10 points and a team-high seven assists.

Ja Morant, Marcus Smart and Jaren Jackson Jr. were among the absences for the Grizzlies. Pacers stars Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam also did not play.

The Grizzlies will return home and prepare for their preseason finale on Friday night at FedExForum versus the Miami Heat.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers score updates

Fourth quarter

Yuki Kawamura pacing the Grizzlies

It's not just the passing. Kawamura is up to five assists, but he has also made three 3-pointers on five attempts. Memphis leads 106-87 with 8:30 left in the fourth quarter.

Third quarter

End of third quarter: Grizzlies 91 Pacers 78

Yuki Kawamura's second no-look pass

Yuki Kawamura is making a habit of finding his teammates without looking at them. He has two assists tonight. Both came without looking at his Grizzlies teammates. Memphis leads 81-67 with 4:34 left in the third quarter.

Picking up where they left off

Desmond Bane and Zach Edey led the Grizzlies in scoring in the first half, and they have picked up things where they left off. Bane is up to 23 points and Edey has 17 of his own. Memphis leads 72-58 with 7:38 left in the third quarter.

Second quarter

Halftime: Grizzlies 60 Pacers 49

Desmond Bane's big night

Bane is doing most of his work inside the arc, but he's knocked down two 3-pointers to give him 18 points in the first half. Memphis leads 60-47 with 32 seconds left in the first half.

Zach Edey stealing the show

Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey is up to 13 points. Memphis leads 53-42 with 2:05 left in the second quarter. Memphis is doing a good job of getting Edey post touches, and the 7-foot-4 center is being patient when he gets the balls.

First quarter

End of first quarter: Grizzlies 31 Pacers 17

Active defense setting the tone

Memphis isn't shooting well and still leads 20-11with 2:17 left in the first quarter. Memphis is displaying better activity defensively and contesting shots.

Desmond Bane gets the Grizzlies started

Bane has scored the first five points of the night. He cut to the hoop for his first basket, and then knocked down a 3-pointer for his second. The Grizzlies lead 5-0 with 10:30 left in the first quarter.

New Grizzlies starting lineup without Zach Edey

Memphis is starting Scotty Pippen Jr., Desmond Bane, Jake LaRavia, Santi Aldama and Brandon Clarke. This is the first preseason game rookie center Zach Edey will not be starting, but he'll come off the bench.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers

  • Date: Monday, Oct. 14

  • Time: 6 p.m. CT

  • Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

What channel is Grizzlies vs Pacers game on today?

  • TV channel: Bally Sports

  • Streaming: Fubo.tv, Bally Sports app

  • Radio: 92.9 FM

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Grizzlies vs Pacers betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Monday:

  • Spread: Pacers -5.5

  • Over/under: 236.5

  • Moneyline: Pacers -225

Grizzlies vs Pacers injury updates

Grizzlies: Ja Morant (ankle), Jaren Jackson Jr. (hamstring), Cam Spencer (ankle), GG Jackson (foot surgery), Vince Williams Jr. (left shin), Marcus Smart (knee)

Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Zach Edey, Desmond Bane lead Memphis Grizzlies to win vs Pacers