On May 5, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. In a Western Conference semifinals yesterday, Grizzlies star Morant alone scored 47 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the team to a 106-101 victory over the Warriors to make the series total score 1-1!
In this game, Morant created a lot of miracles. He single-handedly dripped the team's last 15 points, making him the first NBA after James and Lillard. Meanwhile, after two games in the series, Morant has scored 81 points, while the Warriors Splash Brothers have combined to score 78 points in two games. In the first 13 playoff games of his career, Morant has reached at least 350 points, 100 assists and 50 rebounds, becoming the third player in history to achieve this achievement, followed by Robertson and Doncic.
In addition, Morant became the third player after Kobe Bryant and James to be able to cut 45+ in the playoffs multiple times before the age of 23. In addition to praising Morant on Twitter, James also deliberately forwarded the news that Morant was comparing himself to Kobe's record, with the caption: "King & Ninja & Mamba." Apparently, in James's description, he himself is king, Kobe bryant is Mamba, and Morant is a ninja.
On Morant's performance, Timberwolves star Beverley tweeted: "Morant didn't score 47 points in the series against us, I'm just telling the truth. Interestingly, Beverly also attached a face-covering expression. Apparently, Beverley was mocking the Warriors. It should be noted that in the first round of the series, Morant scored a single game with a maximum score of 32 points, and only one game shot more than 50%. And against the Warriors, Morant scored 34 and 47 points!
It is worth mentioning that earlier today, the league released the referee report of yesterday's game, and with 33 seconds left in the game, Morant broke through Wiggins to hit a key layup. When Morant reportedly placed his hand under the ball or made the ball stop in his hand, the ball should be blown over the wrist.
According to the schedule, the two teams will meet in the third round of the series on May 8, when the Grizzlies will travel to the away game.