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lThe Grizzlies remain on top of the wave after defeating the Pacers in an offensive recital (136-121). It was the sixth consecutive victory for those from Memphiswho took advantage of their rival’s parsimony for three quarters and especially in the last, when the match broke down without any resistance. He simply let himself be overwhelmed by the intensity of the locals.
Santi Aldama had a good contribution, scoring 15 points with 3/5 in triples, grabbing four rebounds and distributing six assists. Their best moments came when the Grizzlies were at their worst, at the end of the first quarter. Because his team came out sleepy and received a partial score of 0-13 that set off the alarms (9-20). The Spaniard, emerging from the bench, scored 11 points in just two minutes: three triples and a two-pointer so that the deficit at the first break was not even more bloody (28-45).
Ja Morant calls for a play from the ground.LAPRESSE
At the beginning of the second period, that difference grew two more points, up to 19. It was when the Grizzlies recovered their identity and began to make strides in search of a comeback. Jaren Jackson Jr., with 25 points and eight reboundswas the best leader statistically. Ja Morant (19+8 assists) began to do wonders and at half-time the distance had remained only six points (62-68).
Haliburton, a shadow
Shortly after the match resumed, the score was already tied at 68 and, in a new presence on the court, Aldama helped not only come back but also lead Memphis on the scoreboard (90-83). Soon the differences stabilized around ten points before the impotence of the Pacers, personified by Tyrese Haliburtonwhich is not even the shadow of what it was. Hampered by physical problems, he has nothing to do with his All Star version. He scored eight points with a gray 2/9 in triples and seven assists.
After the Pacers gave up 40 points in the third quarter, The final blow was given by the intensity of Marcus Smartwho had 16 points and six assists off the bench. He threw himself on the ground in search of any ball, his hallmark, but he also made luxurious passes.
Desmond Bane, with 16+6+6was also noted. A robbery of his that ended in a counterattack put a 125-111 final with four minutes remaining. The Grizzlies, to close the party, only needed a few minutes of the tiny Yuki Kawamurawhich has crazy people FedEx Forum fans, who have the right to be excited about their team.
