OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Harrison Barnes scored 29 points and Sacramento beat Oklahoma City for its fourth consecutive victory. It's late October, and the Grizzlies lead the Nets by six with four minutes left when Memphis forward Santi Aldama softly rolls the The Warriors capitalized on every chance during their decisive 39-point third quarter, taking the lead for good on Thompsons 3-pointer with 1:46 left in the period on the way to winning a fourth straight at home and eighth in nine. Giannis Antetokounmpo swung by Comedy Centrals The Daily Show with guest host Hasan Minhaj a huge NBA fan to promote the Charles Antetokounmpo Foundation and talk a little American culture (like Antetokounmpos first taste of classic American sweets). In the midst of the blowout, Anthony It's late October, and the Grizzlies lead the Nets by six with four minutes left when Memphis forward Santi Aldama softly rolls the inbound pass toward Morant's feet. So on inbound plays, Celtics backcourt mates K.C. The Grizzlies' win probability while leading by six with 4:21 remaining (the end of the prior possession) was 86.3%; with 4 minutes remaining after Morant's time-burn, that percentage rose to 87.7% -- and that's without even factoring in the subsequent sixth foul on a top opposing defender. ", Added Bane: "Now that we're here on this stage, on the biggest stage, we're letting everybody know that we're here and we're here to stay. Morant took over in the third quarter, connecting on 10 of 12 shots. "Shoutout to whoever took us off TV," Morant said. Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) has all the smoke for his NBA brethren Luka Doni, Nikola Joki, and Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/76w5wk0RHN, The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) February 28, 2023. Thats my only argument. Of course, I cannot say if his official vertical jump height has increased. With the player most capable of staring down a star and going hoop-for-hoop with one of the NBAs best unavailable, the Lakers couldnt do enough against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, losing 121-109 to stop a three-game winning streak. Bane figures James felt the need to express his frustration after giving up the transition 3, hearing a little more talk and then committing a turnover. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. Nobody's trying to win the verbal conversation right now of who we are in January. The Grizzlies have walked the dog 34 times this season in crunch-time scenarios, wasting 5 minutes and 10 seconds of game clock. But theyre all different as some are better at certain factors than others. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 28 points and 19 rebounds. It is said that Ja Morants vertical jump is now 48 inches. That's enormous.". Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was with Morant when he purchased that grill, andon a recent trip to Houston before Sunday's win over the Houston Rockets, Jackson and teammate Brandon Clarke added similar diamond grills. Then, when Morant launches a 3, Williamson can bust out one of these: Again, this isnt a knock on Morant, and five of him could certainly keep things close against five Zions, but Ill take the guy who could dominate in the paint over the 6-3 guard. At the end of the day, it looks like the Fourth of July in the day and night., BITTERSWEET: Why ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is bitter every time he watches Ja Morant, HOMETOWN HERO: How Memphis Grizzlies' Desmond Bane made fans from his Indiana hometown even prouder, ESPN ALL-ACCESS: ESPN to spend full day in Memphis for all programming as part of Grizzlies all-access special. The 6'3", 175-pound Morant steals all eyes. While some people may be confused by these expensive purchases, Cuban link chains, pendant necklaces,gold jewelry and diamond grillshave become big fashion statements. (At) Toronto 104, Chicago 98: Pascal Siakam scored 20 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 19 and Toronto beat Chicago for its eighth victory in 10 games. Simmons hits him in the arm. That broke open a close game and gave the Grizzlies a 93-84 advantage entering the fourth. It would be a great way to meet some of my favorite people, though, so heres who Id pick: Lets be real Marler is a nice guy and all, but I put him in there specifically so I could try to turn the tide against him when people start getting hungry. "You are able to run some time off the clock. She said she lived in fear of the photos popping up on social media and her daughters seeing them. The highest NBA jumpers can all do this, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Zion Williamson and Vince Carter. Also, get advice from your trainer, as that will be more necessary than anything to know which thing you need to avoid or focus on while working out. It was a plyometric drill that was done for 2 hours. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Spencer Dinwiddie had 26 points and eight assists. Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was seen one game giving Dang, who was sitting directly behind the bench, his phone number. Now, thats the workout in the gym, but besides that, there are many basketball drills and workouts that you would need to figure out and follow. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. "Obviously, everybody's ultimate goal is to win a championship," Morant says. Doug McDermott added 19 points for the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan had 13 and Devonte Graham 12. Best of all hes able to posterize any player no matter who you are or how tall you are. I aint seen nothing like that one. In some ways this feels like a trade-off of a more defensive-minded player who could not space the floor (Hernangomez) for an offensive player who will get them points but not be much of a defender (Barton). You want to take us off? The trend may seem a bit silly, but it's impacting the outcome of games. Morant, however, leads the league in scoring in one-possession games in the final minute with 25 points. Paul says he never used the move in high school or college, but in the NBA, he's adopted it to secure 2-for-1 opportunities. So Ja Morant is still focusing on the plyometrics workouts that will help him stay light and fly high on the court. But in due time, Im sure hell develop that shot given that hes a very hard worker. Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points and Zach LaVine had 17. Morant often motions to his inbounder to roll the ball in slowly in these situations right as they materialize, especially when leading late in a game. But nowhere near other NBA players. Bane fell to the last pick of the 2020 first round, downgraded by NBA scouts and executives because he had short arms and a long college career at TCU. LA County sheriff and fire departments employees took and shared photos on their phones from the tragic and gruesome crash site on Jan. 26, 2000. As the Grizzlies' star guard makes his way up the court, he lets the basketball roll alongside him, slowly, slowly, slowly, an inch at a time, untouched. I don't know what went into that. Lauri Markkanen had 28 points and nine rebounds for Utah. And I was thinking to myself, Trae's not the one at fault. The alley-oops, chase-down blocks and highlight-reel passes are regular trends on social media. As Morant launches, every player on the Memphis bench erupts from their seats as the 22-year-old superstar soars to catch the pass, flicks the ball through the hoop and ducks his head to avoid hitting it on the rim. Tweet at us using #SDSMailbag or email me at ASpencer@SaturdayDownSouth.com. "Nah, he ain't hoopin'. NEW YORK (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds and Milwaukee beat Brooklyn for its 15th straight victory. Austin Reaves had 17, while matching his season high with four 3-pointers. In the same era, Warriors guard Guy Rodgers used the same approach for another legend: Wilt Chamberlain. "I'll never forget watching the game, and one of the commentators was talking so bad about it. Two years ago, Morant became a regular dog walker in his sophomore season and quickly got his team to buy in. Then, Durant couldnt even muster one rep in the pre-draft 185-pound bench press. We're going to have fun regardless. pic.twitter.com/Bf4PHDKI6a, Etan Thomas (@etanthomas36) January 15, 2023. "It's a natural evolution of a team trying to take that next step," Curry said. DALLAS (AP) Tyrese Haliburton scored 32 points and won a duel of birthday boys with Luka Doncic, leading Indiana past Dallas. We all vibe together. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. Bron is a big-time competitor and Des is the same way. Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, on facing LeBron James Much of Memphis' chippiness is rooted in a roster loaded with players who delight in proving projections Why is it becoming so common, and why is Morant so obsessed with it? "Whether you do it by physically overwhelming a team with talent [or] you can get a victory by just outthinking a team and beating them at the mental game. As he crosses half court, Morant finally picks up the ball and glances over to his bench. Ja Morant started with the tire drill; you can find it easily on YouTube. So if you also want the secret to the, When I say the gym workout, I dont mean weight training; its part of it, but not the whole gym workout. "It's just a smart play to waste time," says Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks. And, this composed of different jump exercises. Star big man Joel Embiid keeps piling up the stats as we review the Top 5 contenders for this season's Kia MVP. As you would expect, hes an slightly below average 3 points shooter since hes able to dominate his defenders off the dribble and by jumping over them. This is one of the key risks of walking the dog when the game is on the line. The Rockets had flashcards showing the math behind 2-for-1s: If they took a shot with 30 seconds left in a quarter, they would get two of the three final shots. Barton will come off the bench behind Gary Trent Jr. and O.G. ", Make your picks for FREE and compete for a chance to win $5,000! Memphis, Tenn. Ja Morant scored 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter, had 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-109 on Tuesday night in the Lakers first game since LeBron James injured his right foot. After a Jan. 11 win over the Warriors, Morant mentioned that he "bet" the Grizzlies would get their due recognition. He burns nearly 18 seconds off the game clock -- the longest he's walked the dog this season. Morant has won back-to-back Western Conference Player of the Week awards, and he's leading the Grizzlies (28-14) through a franchise record nine-game The Rockets dropped their 10th in a row. Thus, he still does strength and conditioning. If Morant finds himself inbounding, he'll play dumb and misplace the ball as the game clock keeps running. "Some guys don't like it, but it gives us an edge. Morant is almost at half court. "We've got probably the most clutch performer in the game at our point guard position," Jackson said following last Wednesday's win over the San Antonio Spurs. Doncic had 39 points and nine rebounds on his 24th birthday but fell to 1-4 in games with Kyrie Irving since the superstars were paired in a deal with Brooklyn before the trade deadline. ", It's a fair point, Morant acknowledged in response, but he added he felt "like we're just getting started. https://www.insider.com/video-ja-morant-dunk-easy-to-poster-guard-2022-4 The 11-year NBA veteran brings some depth and shooting at the guard spot, he is hitting 38% from 3 this season and is well respected in the locker room. Jalen Green and Tari Eason each scored 17 points for Houston. The grill includes diamond to the brim, allowing very little gold to show. HOUSTON Ja Morant entered a press conference room and took his seat in front of 30 or so media members during the NBA's All-Star media day earlier this month. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Ja Morant scored 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter, had 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Harrison Barnes scored 29 points and Zach LaVine had 17 Jr. ja morant bench press.! Devonte Graham 12 when the game is on the line his phone number now inches... 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