Even though Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson (ankle) are the go-to options on offense for the Grizzlies, there's no doubt Bane is making the most of the expanded role he's having with Jackson sidelined.

Bane posted 12 points (5-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes during Friday's 133-124 loss to the Cavaliers.

The action between the Suns and Grizzlies got chippy when Kevin Durant and Desmond Bane got into it after some Cam Spencer trash talk.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks Friday 122-111, after a valuable effort from Desmond Bane. Bane finished the contest with 27 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks ...

Grizzlies star Ja Morant posted 31 points and 8 assists, but backcourt mate Desmond Bane had an absurd performance. Bane stuffed the stat sheet with 27 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals ...