Without Ja Morant i Memphis Grizzlies they have to cling to the trio Jackson Jr.–Bane–Jones to beat the Golden State Warriors: a landslide victory given the 39 points gap that allows the Tennessee franchise to close the gap in the series.
one at a time. pic.twitter.com/T02JjA1HfN
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) May 12, 2022
Jackson Jr .: “Grizzlies were never at a disadvantage, we knew what, we knew what was up for grabs”
The Grizzlies scored 77 points in the first half, setting the franchise record in a Playoff match. Race that Memphis has always kept under control, as Jaren Jackson Jr. explains in post-match interviews:
“We came in with the right attitude, we knew what was at stake. Compared to the other games we have not changed anything, we have calmed down, we have reviewed the game and what we had to correct. This was our strategy ”
Seven Memphis players went in double figures against the Warriors, with the trio Jackson Jr.-Bane-Jones returning home with 21 points each. According to the three, the team has a long squad full of excellent scorers but, in the next game, they will also have to deal with the home crowd:
“We have a long roster with many solutions and players who know how to score and assist. Today our audience was extraordinary, they gave us the right energy and helped us to win. But now another match awaits us, where their audience will be hot too ”
“Another game, another opportunity to go play. Their crowd is going to be loud too.”
Des, Jaren, and Tyus speaking to the media after the Game 5 @memgrizz win pic.twitter.com/9ZGDexHbcu
— Bally Sports: Grizzlies (@GrizzOnBally) May 12, 2022
Taylor Jenkins: “Big win that will have a big effect on us”
After a victory like this, coach can only be satisfied Taylor Jenkins who, in the post game, talks about his Memphis Grizzlies like this:
“There is no doubt that this victory is really important for us, a success that will have a great impact on us. We played our game, we knew what had gone wrong in the last few games and we corrected our mistakes. Now let’s think about the next ”
Coach Jenkins after the Game 5 @memgrizz win against the Warriors.#GrindCity pic.twitter.com/klSboSw6yp
— Bally Sports: Grizzlies (@GrizzOnBally) May 12, 2022
Appointment at Race 6 in San Francisco, where it will be fun.
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