On January 14, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season continued. In today's Western Conference Focus game, the Grizzlies host a Challenge from the Timberwolves. In the end, the Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves 116:108 to achieve an 11-game winning streak!
In fact, the Grizzlies won very hard today. Two minutes before the final, they were 105-106 behind the Timberwolves, but they then played a 13-2 wave to win the game in one fell swoop. To be able to play such a performance at a critical moment, this Grizzlies team is really impressive.
Bain scored 21 points, Morant had 16 points, eight rebounds and nine assists, Jaren Jackson scored 20 points and Conchar had 15 points and 17 rebounds!
It is worth mentioning that according to statistics, Jaren Jackson has played at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 blocks in the past three games, becoming the first player in the history of the Grizzlies to achieve at least 20 points and 5 blocks in three consecutive games, and the first player in the NBA since Davis in 2014.
At the same time, Morant's recent hot performance has also paid off, and in the newly announced NBA All-Star vote, he completed the reversal of Doncic, second only to Curry in the No. 2 Western Guard, and he has a very good hope of being elected this year's All-Star starter.
After winning today, the Grizzlies turned their winning streak into 11, continuing to set a new franchise record in franchise history. After today's win, the Grizzlies have solidified their No. 3 position in the West, with a record of 30-14, one win ahead of the No. 4 Jazz. On top of that, with the Warriors losing today, the Grizzlies are just 1.5 wins away from them. Given the vast difference in form between the two teams recently, the Grizzlies are not without hope of overtaking the Warriors.
So here's the problem, according to the schedule, the Grizzlies will play the Lone Rangers at home tomorrow, then they will play the Bulls, who are currently number one in the East, at home, and then on the road to the defending champion Bucks. While the opponents are strong, given the Grizzlies' recent form, it is also quite possible that they will continue to win back- and winning streaks.