LThe Grizzlies are still on top of the wave after defeating the Pacers in an offensive rally (136-121). It was The sixth win in a row for Memphis, Who took advantage of their opponent’s stinginess for three quarters and especially in the last game, when the match broke up without him showing any resistance. He simply allowed himself to be overwhelmed by the density of the local population.
Santi checkers had a good contribution and scored 15 points with 3/5 in three-pointers , catching four rebounds and distributing six assists. His best moment came when the Grizzlies were having the worst time, at the end of the first quarter. Because his team came out sleepy and received a partial 0-13 that set off alarms (9-20). The Spaniard, coming off the bench, scored 11 points in just two minutes: three three-pointers and a basket of two so that the defect in the first half did not bleed more (28-45).
At the beginning of the second period, this difference grew another two points , to 19. That was when the Grizzlies regained their identity tags and began to claw in search of a return. Jaren Jackson Jr. with 25 points and eight rebounds, He was statistically the best leader. Ja Morant (19 + 8 assists) started making virgins And in the first half the distance remained at only six points (62-68).
Halliburton, shadow
Shortly after the resumption of the clash, the score was already at the level of 68 and, in a new presence on the court, Checkers helped not only to beat but to take off Memphis on the scoreboard (90-83). Soon the differences settled around ten points by Pacers ‘ deficit, embodied in Halliburton terrace, Which is not even a shadow of what it was. Burdened with physical problems, it has nothing to do with his All-Star version. He gave eight points with 2/9 Gray on three – pointers and seven assists.
After the Pacers conceded 40 points in the third half, The final impulse was given by the severity of Marcus Smart, Who earned 16 points and six assists on the bench. He threw himself on the ground in search of any ball, his hallmark, but also left fancy passes.
Desmond Payne, with 16+6+6, Also observed. His robbery ended in a counterattack put Final 125-111 four minutes before the end of the match. Memphis, to close the party , was missing only some minutes of small Yuki Kawamura, Who has a crazy a FedEx fans forum , who have the right to get excited about their team.