The Grizzlies challenged the 76ers on the road today, and after 1 overtime, they lost to the 76ers 119-122 and ended their 3-game winning streak.
Morant played 41 minutes and shot 15-of-30, including 0-of-5 three-pointers, 7-of-10 free throws, and 37 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Bain was also brilliant, playing 39 minutes, shooting 12-of-21, including 5-of-9 from three-point range and 5-of-5 from the free throw line, with 34 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals, but it also became an empty cut.
On the 76ers side, Embiid did not appear because of the rotation, but there were still two players who cut 30+, of which Maxi played 42 minutes, 13 of 23, including 1 of 4 three-pointers, 6 of 7 free throws, 33 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks. Harris played 40 minutes and had 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists on 12-of-25 shooting.
Counting today's game, Morant has scored 30+ in seven consecutive games, continuing to set a new record for the Grizzlies. So far this season, Morant has also scored 30+ on 17 occasions, 8 of which have been in the last month.
On the 30+ rankings, Morant can be ranked fifth in the league, behind James (22 times), Embiid (22 times), Alphabet Brother (20 times) and Trae Young (19 times). Prior to this season, Morant had only scored 9 30+ in total.
In the past month, Morant also played his career best, averaging 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists per game, and led the Grizzlies to a record of 12 wins and 4 losses. In late December and early January, Morant led the Grizzlies to the longest 11-game winning streak in franchise history. The Grizzlies' current record is also as high as 35 wins and 18 losses, ranking third in the West.
Morant's performance in January was brilliant and well deserved to be the best of the month, and if he can beat the 76ers without Embiid today, Morant is more likely to be the best of the month. However, Morant also has a strong opponent, that is, Booker.
Booker was brilliant in January, averaging 28 points, six rebounds and four assists per game, and the Suns' record was 13-1, better than the Grizzlies' record. As a result, Booker has the potential to beat Morant to become January's Western Moon's best.