On February 9, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In today's Western Conference Focus game, the Grizzlies host a Challenge for the Clippers.
The Grizzlies had the upper hand from the start of the game and eventually beat the Clippers 135-109 to make a three-game winning streak and making it 38-18.
The Grizzlies were able to win today, and star Morante was instrumental. Throughout the game, Morant played 26 minutes, shooting 12-of-19, 1-of-2 three-pointers, 5-of-9 free throws, and had 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. After the end of the third quarter, Morant never played again.
It should be noted that the reason why Morant did not play in the last quarter was partly because the team's lead was huge, and on the other hand, it was also related to the vicious offense he suffered in the 3rd quarter. In a wave of offense in the third quarter, Morant went inside to prepare for a dunk, only to be pulled down in the air by Clippers player Morris Jr. Morant fell heavily on the ground with his back, and then the referee blew a foul on Morris Jr. for a second-degree malicious foul, driving Morris Jr. out of the field.
It has to be said that this round looks very dangerous. Fortunately, Morant's physical fitness was still good, which allowed him not to suffer more serious injuries. And Morris was also rushed to Twitter because of this round.
It is worth mentioning that at the beginning of the season, Morris Jr.'s brother Big Morris (Heat) also caused controversy over a dirty move, when he elbowed Nuggets star Jokic on his return to the court, only to be pushed to the ground by Jokic in retaliation, and Big Morris has not returned to this day due to a neck injury.