Game 23: Memphis Grizzlies (6-16) @ Golden State Warriors (5-19) - 10:30 PM ET

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Mon Dec 9, 2019 9:48 pm

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Post #2 » by **VCfor3** » Mon Dec 9, 2019 10:05 pm

I'm just excited Ja is back. Here's to hoping he and JJJ have good games.

Whole Truth · Post #3 » by **Whole Truth** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:08 am

Welcome back JA Morant, 26/7/2 & the win.

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Not surprising Memphis won shooting 37% from 3 apposed to sub 30% in losses. Even with GS shooting 40% themselves. 3-4 misses from 3 have been the difference for Memphis in wins & losses in around 40 apg.

Post #4 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:25 pm

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After missing the previous four games because of back spasms, the 20-year-old made his return to the lineup a big one by scoring 26 points and dishing out seven assists in Monday's 110-102 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Morant acknowledged that a couple of months into his first season he already can feel most defensive scouting reports put even more focus on him, but it's the fourth quarter when the Murray State product continues to shine most. Morant had 13 points in the fourth quarter on Monday night, the fifth time he has had a double-digit scoring quarter -- all of which have come in the fourth quarter, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.

Morant's ability to rise to the occasion at the end of games might not come as a surprise to him, but he continues to open up more eyes wherever he goes around the league. Monday's win marked the fourth time Morant has scored at least 25 points and tallied five or more assists in a game, breaking a tie with former Grizzlies Pau Gasol and Shareef Abdur-Rahim for the most such games by a rookie in team history.

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Post #5 » by **VCfor3** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:12 pm

Ja was awesome and JJJ showed he can be a force on the defensive end. I know we want to keep our pick, but if we are winning due to Ja and JJJ being great I'm not going to be upset.

Post #6 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:19 pm

VCfor3 wrote:Ja was awesome and JJJ showed he can be a force on the defensive end. I know we want to keep our pick, but if we are winning due to Ja and JJJ being great I'm not going to be upset.

And to think, there was a very large contingent of Grizz fans that wanted the 2019 pick to convey to Boston.

Imagine how different the direction/future of the franchise would be.

(JaM is arguably the most talented/most important franchise piece moving forward.)

Post #7 » by **VCfor3** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:26 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
VCfor3 wrote:Ja was awesome and JJJ showed he can be a force on the defensive end. I know we want to keep our pick, but if we are winning due to Ja and JJJ being great I'm not going to be upset.

And to think, there was a very large contingent of Grizz fans that wanted the 2019 pick to convey to Boston.

Imagine how different the direction/future of the franchise would be.

(JaM is arguably the most talented/most important franchise piece moving forward.)

To be fair, we thought the choice was picking 7th or 8th vs not conveying. It seemed the preferred order was something like: 1>2>3>4(some people wanted to convey at this point)>convey the pick>7-8

Post #8 » by **SD2042** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:16 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
VCfor3 wrote:Ja was awesome and JJJ showed he can be a force on the defensive end. I know we want to keep our pick, but if we are winning due to Ja and JJJ being great I'm not going to be upset.

And to think, there was a very large contingent of Grizz fans that wanted the 2019 pick to convey to Boston.

Imagine how different the direction/future of the franchise would be.

(JaM is arguably the most talented/most important franchise piece moving forward.)

I'm more than glad that the pick was not convey this past draft. I'm respecting what I'm seeing out of Ja. He came back like he never missed a beat. The guy is hungry. Real talk!

Post #9 » by **SD2042** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:19 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:

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After missing the previous four games because of back spasms, the 20-year-old made his return to the lineup a big one by scoring 26 points and dishing out seven assists in Monday's 110-102 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Morant acknowledged that a couple of months into his first season he already can feel most defensive scouting reports put even more focus on him, but it's the fourth quarter when the Murray State product continues to shine most. Morant had 13 points in the fourth quarter on Monday night, the fifth time he has had a double-digit scoring quarter -- all of which have come in the fourth quarter, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.

Morant's ability to rise to the occasion at the end of games might not come as a surprise to him, but he continues to open up more eyes wherever he goes around the league. Monday's win marked the fourth time Morant has scored at least 25 points and tallied five or more assists in a game, breaking a tie with former Grizzlies Pau Gasol and Shareef Abdur-Rahim for the most such games by a rookie in team history.
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That wicked fake pass he did on Burks took him around the world. By the time Burks came back, Ja already set up sovereignty and snatched up Burks dignity at his expense.