All-Star guard Ja Morant is again and so maybe are the Grizzlies. They did win the opener, on the highway, over the Jazz, with Morant scoring 22 factors on 7-of-12 capturing and passing for 10 assists.
Mainly, it was the kind of recreation that confirmed you ways far Memphis might go so long as Morant stays on the ground.
“My job as a point guard is to control the game,” Morant stated, by way of the Related Press. “I hate if I let the other team’s point guard control the game. Whatever I can do to make sure it’s in our favor, I try to do.”
Morant missed most of final season after an NBA suspension and shoulder harm. The Grizzlies appeared like a shell of themselves due to it. Now, although, they might be nearer to the staff that completed second within the Western Convention two years in the past. Who is aware of? The West has gotten loads higher since then.
Both method, the Grizzlies appear to be a distinct and higher staff with Morant on the market. He brings extra than simply exceptional expertise. He brings power and management.
“I was just excited to be back out there,” Morant stated. “These guys trust and believe in me every time I’m out there on the floor, so it’s only right I go out there and play free.”
Rookie middle Zach Edey obtained the beginning, scoring 5 factors and grabbing 5 rebounds, earlier than fouling out in quarter-hour. It’s a course of.
Santi Aldama got here up large within the 126-124 thriller, scoring 27 factors on 10-of-16 capturing. That included 5-of-10 on threes.
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