After taking the Nets lightly, the Grizzlies finally encountered a close opponent. But at the crucial moment, Morant's superstar temperament was vividly displayed, and he played the superstar performance moment in the last 2 minutes. In just 80 seconds, Morante handled the Grizzlies' last 8 points and single-handedly helped the Grizzlies stabilize their wins and win six straight.
Against the Cavaliers, the Grizzlies didn't play easily. Opposite has the league's highest interior lineup combination, Morant's impact has encountered a lot of resistance. The Cavaliers opened with a 7-0 surge, with Garland, Mobley and Allen tumbling, and Love also soaring outside the three-point line, with the Cavaliers maintaining a lead in the first quarter.
The Grizzlies chased after the second quarter and turned the tide around in a 13-0 run in the quarter-final minutes. The Cavaliers continued to overtake, and the two sides began to enter a tug-of-war with glue. This situation continued until the last 2 minutes, and the time node that really decided the winner or loser officially arrived.
At 1 minute and 53 seconds, Markkanen hit a three-pointer to help the Cavaliers close the score to 100-102; at 1 minute and 36 seconds, Morant attacked the basket to create a foul and hit both free throws; Allen cut a dunk and Mobley hooked the shot, and the two sides drew 104 In 29.9 seconds, Morant stood up to the defense, completed the magical lag, twisted his body and threw the basketball into the net; 22.9 seconds, Morant completed a wonderful steal, and quickly counterattacked; 16.7 seconds, when he stood on the free throw line again, the Grizzlies took a 110-106 lead, the overall situation was decided.
In 80 seconds, Morant became the master of the game. He hit the basket or scored the penalty again and again, did not fear the impact of confrontation, the basket, and the fighting spirit and passion of unremitting efforts infected many fans. Thomas Jr. wrote in praise on social media, "Morant is unbelievable! He's a pure killer! ”
In the game, Morant shot 9-of-21, 0-of-1 from three-point range, and 8-of-9 from the free throw line with 26 points, 5 boards, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. In an era when the alliance temperament is becoming weaker and weaker, Morant is like a clear stream, returning to the era of muscle collision. His extreme offense and defense in key moments helped the Grizzlies take it to the next level.
Maybe this season the Grizzlies are still far from competing for the title, but Morant's wonderful performance is enough to circle them countless fans.