In a game that ended today, the Grizzlies won two straight 120-114 away from home to the Clippers. This game really makes everyone feel that the West is full of talent, and as some stars start to get old, the new people are crazy to get into positions. For example, the combination of Thomas the Timberwolf, Huazi and Silas. Doncic of the Lone Ranger is still fierce, the Grizzlies are Morante's dominance, the Pelicans are not much to say, and the Fat Tiger is too brittle to rely on Ingram to be in danger.
If the Lone Ranger or the Grizzlies were stronger, I think it would be the Grizzlies. Because Morant is not a player who will be inferior to Doncic, it's just that the two have different styles. But the Lone Ranger has Porzingis into Doncic to drag the oil bottle. The Grizzlies are not cumbersome, and Melton can attack and defend without possession of the ball in the backcourt, which is simply a young version of Beverley. Jalan Jackson Jr. on the No. 4 is full of talent. The No. 5 position is Cardman Adams, and the No. 3 Bain can also ensure the safety of the flanks.
The Grizzlies are more talented on the bench, Clark, Anderson, Williams, Conchar, Jones. There's also Culver Jr. from the Timberwolves trade, Jimmy Butler Jr. The Grizzlies will rise at a rocket-like rate in the coming years, and Morant's leadership skills are too strong, he is only 22 years old. This year is Morant's third grade, but his first two games were too explosive, the last game was 37 points, 6 boards and 6 assists, today the Clippers 28 points, 8 assists and 2 boards.
Morant started the new season with 2 games, averaging 32.5 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds in 34.5 minutes per game, shooting 56.2%. Morant can really be the cornerstone of any team if you take the cornerstone, he has Chris Paul's organizational skills and big picture view, as well as the desire to survive in times of adversity. At the same time, he has the height that Paul does not have, and the explosive power and speed of Derrick Ross. To be honest today, the Clippers really tried their best, and they led 34-25 in the first quarter.
Bench Harden scored nine points at the start of the second quarter, and the Clippers led by 13 points at one point. But then Morant began to exert his strength, and he and George were in a confrontation, and Melton and Jalen Jr. also supported. The halftime Clippers advantage has been eroded to just three points. In the second half, Morant showed his organizational talent to the fullest, Melton made a layup, Adams 2+1, Bain three-pointers, and soon the Grizzlies led by eight points into the final quarter.
In the fourth quarter, when George began to harvest the game, he repeatedly hit key balls to chase points. But Morant was the calmest player in the game, first he accelerated a layup to stop the bleeding, overwhelming the morale of the Clippers, and then Morant assisted Jaren Jr. to hit a 3-point shot to completely close the coffin board. George quickly shot two shots missed his best. George scored 41 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals.
After the game, George said of Morant: "Incredibly, Morant's performance was amazing. I'll compare him to derrick Rose at the top. Obviously defending Morant is just as hard as defending Rose! ”
Tomorrow the Lakers play the Grizzlies back-to-back, and before the game everyone regards the Grizzlies as a welfare bureau, allowing the Lakers to win the first victory in the new season. But now, the Lakers really can't beat the Grizzlies, and Westbrook's disaster performance is worrying. Morant was the killer who sent the Warriors out of the playoffs last season, leaving Stephen Curry desperate. Wei Shao's current strength is much worse than Morant's.