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The Grizzlies took control of the game in the third half, where the hosts managed to gain a double-digit lead. The Atlanta team cut the deficit to 9 points in the second half of the quarter, but Jonas Valančiūnas, who scored 9 important points in the third half, scored two important two points in a row.
Utena’s tall man along with young club star Ja Morantas became the Memphis team’s players who spent the most time on the field. In 28 minutes, JV managed to collect a powerful double: 20 points (5/7 double, 2/2 trit., 4/4 penalty), 13 rebounds and an effective pass, intercepted ball, block and error.
During the first three preseason games, Valančiūnas scored an average of 18.3 points and rebounded on 8.7 balls.
In this match, Taylor Jenkins’ students, who were far from attacking, shot a total of 50 3-pointers (19/50, 38%) and provided 33 assists. Morantas was the largest contributor to this last indicator, having successfully assisted his teammates up to 13 times.
The Memphis team continues to work without the injured Jaren Jackson and Justise Winslow. The latter basketball player came to the Grizzlies in exchange in February, but the team represented by Valančiūnas is still awaiting the winger’s debut at the new club.
“Grizzlies”: Dillon Brooks 24 (4/8 trit.), Jonas Valančiūnas 20 (13 rev. Cam), Ja Morantas 18 (13 res.), Kyle Anderson 11, Desmond Bane 10 points.
“Falcons”: DeAndre Hunter 22 (5/8 trit.), Trae Young 15 (6 res.), Clint Capela 13, Cameron Reddish 12, John Collins 10 points,
The final preseason game for the Memphis basketball players will be played Saturday through Sunday night at home once again with guns against the Hawks. Another showdown with Atlanta’s Grizlis awaits him in Game 2 of the regular season.
The team represented by Valančiūnas will begin the 2020-21 NBA Championship on the night of December 23-24. The Grizzlies season will open at 3 pm meet the Lithuanian San Antonio Spurs Club at home overnight in Lithuanian time.
Results of other matches:
Orlando “Magic” (1-2) – Šarlotės “Hornets” (1-2) 115: 123 (18:32, 40:36, 30:31, 27:24)
“Magic”: Nikola Vučevičius 27 (12th rec.), Markelle Fultz 14 (6th rec., 6 res.), Dwayne Bacon, Cole Anthony and Terrence Ross 13 each, Aaron Gordon 11 points (9 atoms).
“Hornets”: Terry Rozier 20, LaMelo Ballas (26 min., 3/8 two points, 4/9 three points, 5 res.) AND Devonte ‘Grahamas after 18, Miles Bridges 17, Cody Zeller 10 points.
Washington Wizards (0-2) – Detroit Pistons (2-1) 86:97 (23:33, 12:25, 25:20, 26:19)
“Wizards”: Troy Brown 14, Thomas Bryant (p. 4) and Robin Lopez 11 each, Isaac Bong 10 points.
“Pistons”: Josh Jackson 17, Jerami Grant 15, Delon Wright 13, Sekou Doumbouya and Derrick Rose 10 points each (David Sirvydis did not play).
Houston Rockets (2-1) – San Antonio Spurs (0-2) 128: 106 (33:20, 27:25, 38:23, 30:38)
“Rockets”: Christian Wood 27 (10 backs), Eric Gordon 23, James Harden 20 (3/6 trit., 7 backs, 9 res.), Bruno Caboclo 12 points.
“Spurs”: DeMar DeRozan 21 (11/11 penalty), Devin Vassell 18, Dejounte Murray 17 (10 sec.), Patty Mills 16, Rudy Gay 12, Drew Eubanks 11 points.
Dallas Mavericks (2-1) – Minnesota Timberwolves (1-2) 127: 129 (33:37, 35:24, 30:22, 16:31, 13:15) after the extension
“Mavericks”: Luka Dončičius 20 (0/6 triples), Tim Hardaway Jr. 18 (4/5 triples), Maxi Kleber 14 points (4/6 triples).
“Wolves”: Karl-Anthony Towns 20, Malik Beasley (11 reb.) And Jarrett Culver 18 each, Anthony Edwards 17 points.
Sakramento „Kings“ (2-2) – San Fransisko „Golden State Warriors“ (2-1) 109: 113 (29:29, 33:36, 19:27, 28:21)
“Kings”: Harrison Barnes 19, Hassan Whiteside 12 (9 sec.), Buddy Hield 11 points.
“Warriors”: Stephen Curry 29 (6/13 triples), Kelly Oubre 22 (4/6 triples), Andrew Wiggins 19 points.
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