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J.Valančiūnas managed to score up to 25 points (10/13 doubles, 1/1 trit., 2/4 penalties) in 26.5 minutes, bouncing 12 balls, making 2 assists and blocking an opponent’s shot. In addition, the Lithuanian once made a mistake and twice committed, and in his presence on the field “Grizzlies” outscored his opponents by 9 points.
This is the fourth time in five games this month that the joint venture has scored at least 20 points. His average performance in February is 21.8 points and the number of balls caught is 12.4.
The “kings” scored the first points of the match, but the “grizzly” answered 13 points in a row and gained a double-digit lead without playing for four minutes (13: 2). Since then, the Grizzlies have led the rest of the game.
J.Valančiūnas flourished in the second half, when he scored 6 points in a few minutes, and the Memphis club led convincingly after two halves: 62:46.
Lithuania’s tall man looked even more solid in the third quarter. JV scored 9 points in just over half the quarter, and the grizzly’s lead after three quarters was more than obvious: 99:79.
The last quarter was just a formality, the dominance of the guests remained in double digits, but at the end of the match J.Valančiūnas nerves did not last, when he put Chimezie Metu on top of him, hanging from the arch with his feet on the ground . the bow, and grabbed the American down. After the review, the judges imposed a technical foul on Utena.
It is true that the Lithuanian still managed to retaliate for the opponent, when at the end of the match he charged through Ch.Metu, and with his feet hugged former teammate Cory Joseph.
By winning for the third time in eight games in February, the Grizzlies are knocking on the door to the top eight of the Western Conference. With an equal record of wins and losses (11-11), J.Valančiūnas’ team is in ninth place.
“Kings”: De’Aaron Fox 23 (1/8 trit., 9 res.), Tyrese Haliburton 22, Cory Joseph 16, Richmond Holmes 13.
“Grizzlies”: Jonas Valančiūnas 25 (10/13 diat., 12 rep.), Dillon Brooks 22, Kyle Anderson 17, Ja Morant 16 (10th ed.), Brandon Clarke 13, Xavier Tillman 12, Grayson Allen 10.
All results:
“Washington Wizards” 104: 91 “Boston Celtics”
“Toronto Raptors” 112: 116 “Minnesota Timberwolves”
“Charlotte Hornets” 110: 122 “San Antonio Spurs”
Detroit Pistons (Sirirydis did not play) 123: 112 New Orleans Pelicans
“Dallas Mavericks” 118: 121 “Portland Trail Blazers”
“Oklahoma City Thunder” 114: 109 “Milwaukee Bucks”
“Phoenix Suns” 109: 90 “Orlando Magic”
“Sacramento Kings” 110: 124 “Memphis Grizzlies” (J.Valančiūnas 25)
“Denver Nuggets” 122: 105 “Los Angeles Lakers”
“Los Angeles Clippers” 128: 111 “Cleveland Cavaliers”
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