Jackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112

PHOENIX (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night.

Desmond Bane scored 31 as the Grizzlies, playing without injured Ja Morant (right shoulder strain) and Zach Edey (concussion protocol), never trailed. Reserve Luke Kennard scored 17 points and John Konchar grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds as Memphis moved to 23-11, second in the Western Conference.

Devin Booker returned for Phoenix after missing five games with a left groin strain and had 16 points and nine assists. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 29 points and 10 rebounds.

The Suns, who lost for the sixth time in seven games, played without Jusuf Nurkic, serving the second of his three-game suspension for his involvement in a fight with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Bradley Beal left the game in the first half with a left hip contusion.

Though no one fouled out, there were 54 fouls called in the game and 58 free throws attempted. Jackson Jr. was 10 of 17 from the line and also finished with 10 rebounds.

Booker last played Dec. 19 in a loss to Indiana. The Suns lost four of the five games they played without Booker, who entered Tuesday’s game against Memphis averaging 25.1 points and 6.4 assists per game.

Grizzlies: Jaylen Wells filled in with 11 points as the Grizzlies won without two starters.

Suns: Booker started slow but got back in the rhythm by scoring the Suns’ first five points of the second quarter.

Konchar’s three-point play with 1:05 left gave Memphis a 113-106 lead after the Suns had come within one point earlier.

Jackson was outscoring the Suns 19-18 at one point late in the first quarter.

The Suns play Saturday at Indiana. The Grizzlies are at Sacramento on Friday.

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Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) dunks against Memphis Grizzlies players John Konchar, left, Jaren Jackson Jr., middle, and Luke Kennard, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. Memphis won 117-112. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) loses the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar, left, reaches in during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, passes the ball to Kevin Durant, right, as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar, middle, watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. Memphis won 117-112. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn, center, holds back Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., right, as Jackson goes after Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, loses the ball while being pressured by Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr., left, and center Colin Castleton (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) Kevin Durant (35) slap hands during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) gets to the ball in front of Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris (23) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) have words during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) celebrates hitting a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. Memphis won 117-112. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Olympic runner Fred Kerley has been arrested in South Florida following a confrontation with police, authorities said.

Body camera footage released by Miami Beach police shows Kerley arguing with a group of officers late Thursday before a physical confrontation erupted. Kerley was wrestled to the ground, where an officer stuck him several times and then used a Taser on the 29-year-old sprinter, police said.

According to an arrest report, officers were investigating an unrelated active police scene when Kerley approached the area and attempted to force his way through to his vehicle, which was parked nearby. Officers had told Kerley to go around the area, but Kerley began to argue with them, which led to a shoving match with police.

Four officers tried to take Kerley into custody while he moved to evade arrest, officials said. After being stunned with the Taser, Kerley was taken to a local hospital and then to the Miami-Dade County jail.

Kerley is charged with battery, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct. Online court records didn't immediately list an attorney for Kerley, and USA Track & Field, the national governing body for track and field in the U.S., declined to comment on the arrest.

Kerley won the silver medal for the 100 meters at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and the bronze for the same event at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. He has also earned six medals at the World Athletics Championships.

FILE - Fred Kerley, of the United States, competes in the men's 100-meter heats at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

FILE - Fred Kerley, of the United States, poses after winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)