Gg Jackson Ii Emerging from Grizzlies’ Wreckage After Season-High 28
gg jackson ii scored a season-high 28 points off the bench in Memphis’s 136-120 loss to the Heat, and his recent scoring surge has stood out amid a string of team setbacks. The outputs matter now because they pair a hot scoring streak with markedly improved efficiency, offering a rare positive trend for a depleted roster.
Gg Jackson Ii scores season-high 28 vs Heat
Jackson’s season-high day came in a game where Memphis was overmatched in several team categories. He finished with 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field, 1-of-5 from three, and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line, and he also pulled down nine rebounds. That performance came after a stretch of starts that had just ended — he returned to the bench after six straight starts — and extended a personal scoring streak: he has now posted 20-plus points in three straight games.
The loss continued a difficult run for the team: it was the club’s fifth consecutive road defeat and completed a 2-0 season sweep by Miami. In that game the opponent outscored Memphis 39-26 in the third quarter and held the advantage in fastbreak points, second-chance points and in the paint. Turnover numbers were notable: Memphis gave up 21 points off 13 turnovers while the opponent yielded 30 points off 18 turnovers. The contest also featured a late altercation that resulted in ejections for two players after a physical exchange.
Improved efficiency across recent stretch
Across his last four games, gg jackson ii is averaging 21. 3 points, 6. 0 rebounds and 2. 3 assists in about 26. 8 minutes per night, while also contributing 1. 0 blocks and 0. 5 steals. His shooting splits in that span are striking: 55. 6 percent from the field and 47. 4 percent from three-point range. For the month, he is averaging 16. 3 points, 6 rebounds and 2. 1 assists, along with 1. 8 combined steals and blocks per game.
Much of Jackson’s efficiency has come from finishing near the rim. He is shooting 57 percent on two-point attempts and an outstanding 71 percent on attempts inside three feet, an indicator of improved body control and timing in the paint. The recent uptick from three-point range, if sustained, would significantly alter how opponents defend him, since a forward who can both finish inside and space the perimeter creates tougher matchup decisions.
Implications for Memphis and next steps
Jackson’s emergence arrives against the backdrop of clear roster strain: injuries and recent moves have left the team thin, forcing extended minutes for two-way players and a roster short on size. Those constraints have magnified the value of reliable scoring and two-way activity from younger contributors.
The path forward is concrete. If Jackson maintains his recent shooting rates and improves free-throw consistency, his scoring profile becomes more complete and his presence could shift defensive attention away from the team’s veterans. Conversely, should those shooting percentages normalize, the workload from bench scorers will remain critical but less transformative. For now, his combination of interior finishing and a hot perimeter touch has made him one of the few dependable offensive options during a difficult stretch for the franchise.
Key takeaway: Jackson has combined a season-high scoring output with a multi-game efficiency spike; sustaining those percentages, especially from three and the free-throw line, will determine whether this stretch represents a temporary hot run or a longer-term step forward.
