The Grizzlies were able to eliminate the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, and the biggest credit was not Morant, but Bane. The second-year rookie averaged 23.5 points per game in the first round of the series, shooting 4.5 three-pointers per game, shooting a whopping rate of 48.2%, which was jokingly called by netizens: Meat Curry.
In the second round against the Warriors, Bane ran into the real Curry, but he lost himself in two consecutive games. In the G1 match between the two sides, Bane played 32 minutes, shooting 3 of 10 from the field, 1 of 5 from three-point range, and only had 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 2 steals. In G2, Bane still played 32 minutes, shooting 2 of 7, 1 of 4 from three-point range, and had 5 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist.
In the last 2 games, Bain's stats have declined across the board. His average playing time fell to 32 minutes, a six-minute drop from the first round. His average of points per game also dropped to 7 points, and he made 2-of-9 three-pointers. Obviously, this is not a normal version of Bane. Facing the Warriors' series, Bane had a hard time.
First, the Warriors paid special attention to the defense against Bain. Klay Thompson was once the league's top 3D player, and under his watch, Bane couldn't even find a shot. In the last two games, Bain has averaged only 8.5 shots per game, compared with 16 shots per game in the first round.
Even if the other side is strictly defensive, Bane should not behave this way. There is another reason for Bain's dysfunctional play, and that is injury problems. Bane's back has been uncomfortable, which is a big reason why he only plays 32 minutes per game. Bane's serious dysfunction against the Warriors is likely to be caused by a back injury.