The Brooklyn Nets faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a heated game that ended with a 135-119 loss for the Nets. The match was marked by an altercation between Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Nets coach Jordi Fernandez, who emphasized his philosophy of maintaining respect during games.

Despite a strong start, the Nets struggled in the second half, leading to tensions that resulted in technical fouls for both Fernandez and player Nic Claxton. Fernandez reiterated the importance of focusing on gameplay rather than engaging with opposing players or coaches.