The Grizzlies are in a slump, that much is clear. After a season-high ten game winning streak, the Memphis Grizzlies have lost 8 of their last 9 games. Sunday afternoon they faced off against the Toronto Raptors, and due to faltering in the fourth quarter, lost a game they once led by 15 points.
Let’s get into it.
Memphis has been missing Steven Adams in the lineup, but on this Sunday, they were also without star Ja Morant, due to wrist soreness, and Dillon Brooks, who was serving a suspension after brawling with Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland.
Poor ball handling and sloppy execution on behalf of the Grizzlies led to the Raptors putting up 23 more field goal attempts than Memphis. 23. That’s just embarrassing, as is the 20 turnovers that Toronto turned into 29 points. And that isn’t even getting into six missed free throws in a game they lost by three points.
Whatever else happens, there needs to be a “come to Jesus” meeting behind the scenes. Because these are not the actions of a team that is serious about contending for a championship.
By The Numbers:
Desmond Bane led all scorers with 26 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 1 blocked shot, while shooting 4 of 7 from three-point range. This is the Desmond Bane the Grizzlies need for the rest of the season.
Jaren Jackson Jr finished with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Santi Aldama was moved into the starting position in place of Brooks, and he closed out with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks.
Xavier Tillman Sr assumed the starting center role and put up 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Now on to the next one, and put this one in the rear-view mirror.
Who Got Next?
The Grizzlies are returning to their home floor Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls. Tip-off is at 7 PM CST.
