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The Memphis Grizzlies team (32/37) failed in the bubble of the National Basketball Association (NBA) 115: 124 (31:25, 24:39, 33:25, 27:35) landed at the Utah Jazz club (43/25).
In the first half, the teams exchanged effective attacks, which benefited the Memphis club the most – 31:27. Jonas Valančiūnas practically level with one of the best defensive players in the NBA named Rudy Gobert.
Alley of Ja Morant oop to Jonas Valanciunas #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/unqopsy08I
– Overtime Heroics (@OT_Heroics) August 5, 2020
In the second half, the Grizzlies managed to break by a double-digit difference (54:42), but then came to a complete halt, allowing their opponents to maintain an extremely long 22: 1 streak and fall behind 55:64. J.Valančiūnas already had major problems in this section when braking R. Gobertas and lagged behind the French in terms of performance.
Spida has Grayson Allen on skates ⛸ pic.twitter.com/IribNDUzJP
– Bleach Report (@BleacherReport) August 5, 2020
After a long break, the “Grizzlies” immediately began burning the deficit and J. Morantas equaled the result with three points – 70:70. Lithuania reached a double-double late in the quarter, but the match continued on its way and the Jazz managed to stay ahead – 89:88.
In the decisive quarter, Utena’s player hit a free throw, a semi-hook and a punch in a row, and thanks to him, the Grizzlies kept the game 97:98. With 3 minutes remaining, the dynamics of the match were replaced by two Joe Ingles with three consecutive points – 116: 105. The Memphis club has no longer left this hole.
This Ja Morant dime is ridiculous. (via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/BMxJKOgekt
– SLAM (@SLAMonline) August 5, 2020
J.Valančiūnas received extra minutes in this match, because due to meniscus trauma, the season is over for his colleague on the front row Jaren Jackson. In the starting five, he was replaced by another young player, Brandon Clarke.
The Lithuanian spent a total of 34 minutes on the court, scored 21 points (8/14 doubles, 0/3 triples, 5/6 free throws), 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 times each and made a mistake. R. Gobert compiled almost identical statistics, that he stopped more often at the penalty line, blocked shots better, but distributed balls worse.
The Grizzlies’ season extension started badly: In the first games, the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans all landed. Everyone is hoping to rank eighth on the Memphis team in the Western Conference. The Orlando Jazz also started out strong, winning just one of three games. However, the Utah club had room for error: They have already secured a place in the playoffs.
Grizzlies: Dillon Brooks 23 (7/17 shots), Jonas Valančiūnas 21 (14th rep), Ja Morantas (6th rep, 9 res.) And Grayson Allen (6/8 3-pointers) after 20, Kyle ‘as Anderson 12, Brandon Clarke (5th camera) and Anthony Tolliver (5th section, 2/2 triples) after 6.
Jazz: Joe Ingles 25 (6/11 3 points, 5 res.), Mike Conley 23 (5 res., 7 res.), Rudy Gobert 21 (16 res., 3 blocks), Donovan Mitchell 18 (Rev. 7, Rev. 6), Royce O’Neal 15 (Rev. 7), Jordan Clarkson 14 (Rev. 4).
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