The Memphis Grizzlies had been capable of thrive towards the Miami Heat on Monday, even with out star level guard Ja Morant.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have had loads of success recently when their very own standout level guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has been off the ground.
Wednesday, the Grizzlies hope Morant will return after lacking the win over the Heat with left ankle soreness, whereas the Thunder hope they’re able to proceed thriving when Gilgeous-Alexander heads to the bench because the groups face off in Memphis.
Memphis has gained three consecutive video games and 5 of its final six, and Tyus Jones has been a giant half of the Grizzlies’ success recently.
Against Miami, the Grizzlies’ first victory this season in 4 video games with out Morant, Jones had a career-high 28 factors on 10-of-16 capturing with 10 assists.
“I view myself as a starter in this league. I feel like I am a starter in this league. I just come off the bench,” Jones stated after making his fourth begin of the season. “I have no shame in that.”
Wednesday’s recreation is the second of 4 this season between the groups.
Memphis gained the primary assembly 121-110 on Nov. 18 in Memphis, with Jones posting 13 factors and 5 assists off the bench.
“We know that Ja is such a big part of our team’s scoring, that when he’s out, we’re going to need Tyus to come in and take shots and make shots,” Memphis’ Brandon Clarke stated. “Tyus has always seemed to be ready for that moment in these games when Ja’s out.”
The Thunder have been sizzling themselves, getting into Wednesday on a three-game profitable streak.
The run began towards the Spurs in a recreation Gilgeous-Alexander missed. And whereas Gilgeous-Alexander has returned and performed large roles in wins over the Timberwolves and Hawks to start their season-long five-game highway journey, Oklahoma City has been holding its personal when Gilgeous-Alexander has gone to the bench.
The Thunder have outscored their opponents 75-53 within the fourth quarter within the final two video games, and so they had been a mixed plus-18 within the fourth when Gilgeous-Alexander checks out of the sport.
Early within the season, Oklahoma City recurrently struggled with out their star and main scorer on the ground. Now they’re beginning to flip that round.
“The good thing about our team is we don’t give in,” the Thunder’s Josh Giddey stated. “We play through it. When things get tough, we come together.”
Gilgeous-Alexander has scored a minimum of 30 factors in every of his final seven video games. He is averaging a career-high 31.3 factors per recreation this season.
During that seven-game stretch, Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 13.4 free-throw makes an attempt per recreation. He’s capturing practically 93 p.c from the road this season.
“I think that’s a sign of a good player, there’s like a reliable source of offense,” Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault stated. “And I think it’s a sign of a good team.”
In Monday’s win at Atlanta, Gilgeous-Alexander was 15 of 15 on free throws — all within the second half.
“Free points,” Gilgeous-Alexander stated. “I try not to seek them too much, just play aggressive basketball.”
–Field Level Media
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