Three consecutive double-digit losses and a couple of key rotation players traded didn't lead to a lack of energy from the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.

Memphis spent a large part of its game against the Chicago Bulls with the lead. Then, a Jaren Jackson Jr. illegal screen happened.

Jackson picked up his fifth foul during a tie game with 6:25 remaining. That foul happened during a 20-7 Bulls run that allowed Chicago to pull away. The Grizzlies fell 118-110 at FedExForum.

Memphis (18-34) got 28 points and four assists from Jackson before he fouled out with 2:54 left in the fourth quarter. Vince Williams Jr. added 13 points and 11 rebounds while tying his season-high of three steals.

DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls (25-27) with 30 points and made all three of his 3-pointers.

Memphis has now lost a season-high seven straight games.

The closing minutes

Late in games is where the Grizzlies' inexperience continues to be noticed the most. Chicago ramped up its defensive pressure and wouldn't allow Jackson to win it by himself. The Memphis offense struggled while he was out of the game. The Grizzlies also struggled to keep Andre Drummond off the glass. Drummond finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Chicago scored 38 points in the fourth quarter.

Welcome back, Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jackson didn't take long to show why the Grizzlies missed him while he was out the last two games. The 6-foot-11 big man scored 13 points in the first quarter while making five of his first six shots. The Bulls guarded him primarily with Nikola Vucevic in the first quarter. Jackson used his quickness and footwork to create space. Chicago showed him more crowds over the course of the game and made a defensive adjustment. Drummond joined the Bulls lineup to play alongside of Vucevic in the second half. The 280-pound Drummond was much more physical presence against Jackson.

The other 'juniors'

Along with Jackson, the three other Grizzlies players who are namesakes after their fathers had impressive games, too. GG Jackson was the spark off the bench and showed why his scoring ability could be a valuable asset for the Grizzlies for years to come. He was a force on the glass early in the game and knocked down big 3-pointers in the second half. Jackson finished with 27 points and nine rebounds.

Scotty Pippen Jr. started at point guard and knocked down three 3-pointers while recording a steal and a chasedown block. Williams put together one of his most complete performances of the season. He flirted with a triple-double and added eight assists to go with his 13 points and 11 rebounds.

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What's next

Memphis will head on the road for a game against the struggling Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.

This will be the last road game the Grizzlies play before a five-game home stretch that spans over 18 days and the NBA All-Star break. Charlotte (10-40) has lost nine consecutive games.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Grizzlies lead most of game before fourth quarter struggles vs Bulls