The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Chicago Bulls, 126-115, at United Center on Friday night.

The Grizzlies (28-26) and Bulls (22-33) both came out of the gates hot, matching each other bucket for bucket during a highly entertaining first half that culminated in a 57-57 tie. Memphis was able to finally gain some separation during a third quarter in which they outscored Chicago by a 37-28 margin, and their 20-9 run over the first 6:21 of the final period helped seal the win.

Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 32 points, complementing them with two rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jonas Valanciunas totaled 16 points, seven boards and five assists. Ja Morant furnished 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Xavier Tillman supplied 14 points, two rebounds, two steals and one block. Grayson Allen and Tyus Jones posted 11 and 10 points, respectively, with Jones also dishing out seven assists and recording two steals.

Coby White paced the Bulls with 27 points, supplementing them with seven assists and five rebounds. Nikola Vucevic generated a 24-point, 14-rebound double-double that also included six assists. Thaddeus Young mustered 17 points, six rebounds and four assists. Troy Brown, Jr. and Denzel Valentine registered 11 points apiece.

The Grizzlies remain on the road and visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, while the Bulls host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night as well.