If Joel Embiid had not crushed the Wizards, Desmond Bane would have made a very good MVP of the night. Because while the Memphis guard had until now never exceeded 38 points in a match, he exploded this mark against the Pistons, scoring 49 points at 19/31 shooting, including 4/8 from far, plus 8 assists and 6 rebounds!
His match against Detroit is the example of the “three-level scorer”, capable of making his way to the circle, punishing from mid-distance or punishing behind the 3-point line.
“I’m trying to become a more complete player”explains the Grizzly. “To be able to create and score in all areas of the pitch. Because that’s what helps you win matches.”
Monty Williams desperate
Killian Hayes and the Pistons saw this clearly, they who never managed to stop Desmond Bane, author of a great second half (32 points on 12/16 shooting!). To the great despair of their coach, Monty Williams…
“There has to be personal pride in guarding the ball carrier and not letting a guy go to the rim”railed the Pistons coach, who thus suffered an 18th consecutive defeat. “I had to call a timeout because we took the lead and Bane went to the basket three times in a row. It's not about scoring or game patterns, it's simply about the ability to ensure defensive withdrawal and defend. »
This match between two of the worst teams at the start of the campaign in any case allows the Grizzlies (6 wins – 14 losses) to breathe easier, they who have three victories in their last four outings. And Desmond Bane was able to receive a shower from of his teammates during the post-match interview!
