On May 4, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. In a game that just ended in Western Focus, the Grizzlies beat the Warriors 106-101 at home, turning the series total score to 1:1!
The Grizzlies were able to win today, and star Morante was instrumental. Throughout the game, Morant played a total of 41 minutes, shooting 15 of 31, including 5 of 12 three-pointers and 12 of 13 free throws, totaling 47 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals! In the crucial final quarter, Morant shot 6-of-11 from the team, including 1-of-3 from three-point range and 5-of-5 from the free throw line, for a total of 18 points!
There is no doubt that Morant's performance has attracted praise from all over the United States. Lakers star James tweeted: "As I said, Morant is really so different, he shouldn't be in the MIP (Fastest Progressive Player) discussion, he's a rising superstar!" ”
Magic Johnson wrote: "Morant had 47 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and 18 points in the fourth quarter, oh my goodness. ”
The famous commentator Skipp wrote succinctly: "Morant, baby! He then wrote, "I repeat, this Grizzlies are avant-garde, crazy, and have a naïve toughness. No matter how bad it is, they just think they can fight back and win in the end. ”
Commenting, O'Neal said: "Morant is different and this game needs a different player like him to take over. He knew what he was going to do before he set foot in the arena! ”
After the game, Morant said in an interview: "I just accepted all the challenges that the defensive end gave me. ”
After the game, Morant reportedly said in front of Curry: "The game was fun. And said to Curry: and shouted: "You can't stop me, you can never stop me, you people can't stop me!" ”
According to statistics, Morant has become the fifth player in NBA history after Jordan, Westbrook, James and Durant to cut at least 45 points, 8 boards, 8 assists and 3 breaks in a single game. He also became the first player after Kobe Bryant and James to cut 45+ in the playoffs multiple times before the age of 23!
According to the schedule, the two teams will meet in the third leg of the series on May 8, and the Grizzlies will challenge the Warriors on the road!