The Memphis Grizzlies, second in the Western Conference, recorded the return of their point guard Ja Morant, absent for three weeks, and beat the New Orleans Pelicans (141-114) on Saturday in the NBA. Ja Morant, the leader of the Memphis Grizzlies, who had been away from the NBA courts for three weeks because of a painful right knee, finally played again on Saturday during the penultimate day of the regular season. He had 21 points and nine assists in 27 minutes as the Grizzlies corrected the New Orleans Pelicans (141-114). 55 points in one quarter for Memphis The Tennessee franchise was already guaranteed to finish second in the western conference, far behind the Phoenix Suns (eight wins between the two teams) and with four successes ahead of the Golden State Warriors. The suspense was quickly folded against New Orleans. Author of a good start (30-18, 12th), Memphis had a 17-point lead at the break (64-47) and then scored 55 points in the third quarter (119-80, 36th). read also The results of the night In addition to Morant, the Grizzlies were able to count on Dillon Brooks (23 points). Brandon Clarke, Ziaire Williams and Desmond Bane each played about 20 minutes, but scored 20, 19 and 18 points respectively. Yves Pons, the French rear of Memphis, had a playing time of eight minutes. He did not score a point (0/3 to shoot), but took two rebounds and managed a counter.
Golden State and the victorious Clippers Three other matches were scheduled for Saturday. Early in the evening, the Philadelphia Sixers dominated Indiana Pacers (133-120) and can still hope to finish third in the Eastern Conference (in the fight with Milwaukee and Boston). The Golden State Warriors win at the San Antonio Spurs (100-94)with 18 points of Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga. They are third in the Western Conference and will keep that rank if they win at New Orleans on Sunday for their last regular season game. read also Eastern conference standings Finally the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Sacramento Kings (117-98)carried by Paul George (23 points) et Norman Powell (20 pts). Nicholas Batum scored five points, rebounded as many, delivered three assists and had two steals in 26 minutes on the floor. The Clippers are already guaranteed to finish eighth in the Western Conference and challenge Minnesota in the play-in.
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