The Memphis Grizzlies erupted for 29 three-pointers on Monday night, matching the NBA single‑game record, but still fell 142‑126 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nine different Grizzlies knocked down at least one long ball, shooting 49.2 percent from beyond the arc. Cleveland answered with 12 of its 32 attempts finding net.

Reserve forwards Adama Bal and Dariq Whitehead each finished with six triples, while Lucas Williamson contributed five and Olivier‑Maxence Prosper added four on shooting splits. Memphis’ barrage came in bursts—10 threes in the first quarter, three in the second, six in the third and another ten in the final period—yet the total was the most recorded in a loss, eclipsing the Warriors’ 27‑point shortfall in 2024.

The defeat marked Memphis’ 18th loss in 20 outings, pushing the club further from playoff contention as it entered the stretch run averaging 13.7 threes per game before Monday. Cleveland’s balanced attack and home‑court advantage forced the Grizzlies to chase a shoot‑out that never materialized, leaving the franchise to reassess its reliance on perimeter volume.

Looking back, the Grizzlies’ 29‑three night joins Milwaukee (2020) and Boston (2024) as the only teams to hit that mark, but unlike those victories, Memphis walked away empty‑handed. The performance underscores a paradox: prolific shooting can’t compensate for defensive lapses that allowed Cleveland to post 142 points.