After losing the first game of the Western Conference semifinals at home, the Grizzlies of course had to try to save the next home game, so the G2 game against the Warriors was extremely fierce, and the Grizzlies eventually beat the Warriors to equalize. The key to the Grizzlies' ability to win the game is undoubtedly the unstoppable Ja Morant in this game.
As the Grizzlies' star, Ja Morante's body is extremely controversial, and the performance of G1 in the series G1 consecutive missed key goals has carried great doubts. The two sides fought again, and Morant's rebound was arguably the biggest surprise of the game — contributing 47 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in the game, a rather highlight.
Morant's crazy performance, so that he can use the playoffs to win a god, facing the powerful Warriors can have such a play, will undoubtedly enhance Morant's status to a certain extent.
In fact, Ja Morant's performance in the last game was not bad, and the data of 34 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 steals was also very impressive, but the continuous missed key goals made such data much bleak. When the opportunity was once again in front of him, Morant took over the game with a stormy offensive performance, the strongest response to the doubters.
The intensity of the game was extreme, with players injured, expelled or six fouls on both sides, and Morant was also punched in the eye during the game. Speaking about his eye injury after the game, Morant said he couldn't see clearly, "I can only see what is in front of me, but I can't see around. ”
Morant thus completed the final quarter, scoring 18 points in a single quarter to lead the Grizzlies to win the game.
To accomplish such a feat, Morant's heart is of course the first, look at his efficiency in this game - not only 5 of 12 from three-point range, but also 12 of 13 from the free throw line. Morant's impact is stronger, which is his foundation in this league, and when he can still hit the outside shot, it will be difficult to defend him.
On the other hand, it should also be said that the Warriors have encountered a shortage of manpower.
The Warriors are short of manpower? To be precise, Gary Payton II's absence affected the Warriors' rotation, and the opening was injured by Dillon Brooks' malicious foul, and the Warriors' defense on the outside was weakened. Although Dillon Brooks was deported, gary Payton II, who was fouled, was also injured, and his injury was a trouble for the Warriors.
Gary Payton II is not an indispensable player for the Warriors, but his outside defense is very important, and Kerr praised him as "a player born for the playoffs." Payton Jr. wasn't afraid of any challenge, and Klay Thompson said after his first game, "Did you see that dunk?" He also has to keep an eye on the best players all night long, and we will continue to rely on him in the future, and he has influence on both the offensive and defensive ends. ”
In this game, Gary Payton II left early, which also lifted Morant's seal - if Gary Payton II can continue to play, Morant will have to face a stronger defense. Therefore, This malicious foul by Dillon Brooks has changed the balance of offensive and defensive strength between the two sides to some extent.
"I feel sorry for him, this should have been his moment to shine, but such a round put him out... It's too tough. Stephen Curry said after the game.
(Text/Yan Wujun)