Marcus Smart is part of Memphis’ current long list of injured/suspended players. The team must do without the former Celtic, but also without Ja Morant, Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia, Brandon Clarke, Xavier Tillman and Steven Adams. And she is therefore in 14th place in the West, with only 3 victories for 13 defeats…
Still dominated by the Wolves at home (119-97), Taylor Jenkins’ players suffered a fourth consecutive loss, and the former Celtics barker lectured his teammates in the fourth quarter.
During a time-out, he took the floor to repeat that the performance of the Memphis players was “embarrassing”appealing to Grizzlies pride as fans pay to come see them play but they “don’t fight”. A speech that many fans heard, despite the music playing in the room.
“I don’t know exactly what he said, but I like the competitive spirit” replied his coachinterviewed at a press conference. “We need this state of mind, and I’m happy that he brings it. »
David Roddy for his part explained that the veteran did well to attack the group in this way.
” He is right. Especially since they are simple things. You can’t lose a match on simple things. We don’t want to lose a match by shooting ourselves in the foot. »
Above all, the Grizzlies still have to play 9 games without Ja Morant, suspended 25 games by the NBA after showing a weapon on social networks. And if they continue to plummet in the standings, even the return of the All-Star won’t be enough to save their season, especially in such a dense and competitive Western Conference.
