On January 10, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In a just-concluded Game of Western Focus, the Grizzlies beat the Lakers 127-119 on the road, their second win in nearly 12 days. Bain scored 23 points, Jaren Jackson had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Morant had 16 points, five rebounds and seven assists.
After today's win, the Grizzlies have won nine straight, setting the longest winning streak in franchise history and the longest surviving winning streak in the league. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies' record became 28-14, ranking 4th in the West, behind the Warriors, Suns and Jazz. It should be noted that looking at the whole league, the Grizzlies are the 2nd youngest team in terms of average age!
In addition to their excellent record, one of the more rare things about the Grizzlies is that they are not soft on the strong teams. According to statistics, the Grizzlies have a total record of 16 wins and 5 losses against the top 10 teams in the West.
The details are as follows:
VS Warriors: 1-1; VS Suns: 1-1; VS Jazz: 1-0;
VS Lone Rangers: 1-1; VS Nuggets: 2-0; VS Lakers: 3-1;
VS Timberwolves: 1-1; VS Clippers: 3-0; vs Kings: 3-0.
As a young team, it is very rare for the Grizzlies to not only not fall behind in the duels with the giants, but to achieve an overwhelming advantage.
During the game, the Grizzlies' young players are always able to surprise. Jalan Jackson Jr. cut 21 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks today, while he cut 26 points, eight rebounds and five blocks yesterday. Scoring at least 20 points and five blocks in back-to-back matches, Jaren Jackson Jr. became the first in team history since Paul Gasol in 2006.
And the performance of the team's star Morant is even more jaw-dropping. In the first half, Morant scored a flat basket with two-handed caps. In the second half of the game, he received another pass from Bane and staged a wonderful flat basket that made people have to sigh at his physical talent.
According to the schedule, the Grizzlies will play the Warriors at home on Jan. 12, which will be a tough test for them.