He Ja Morant’s return fueled the Memphis Grizzlies’ 125-104 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks this Fridaywho, with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury, are already out of the playoff positions in the East.
Morant had missed the last four games with a sprained ankle. Today He signed a double-double with 17 points and 10 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Cam Spencer contributed 19 points.
Santi Aldama contributed 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. The Canarian had just set the scoring record of his NBA career, with 37 points in two of his last three games.
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For his part, AJ Green was the Bucks’ top scorer with 20 points, Kevin Porter Jr. had 16, while Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis scored 15 each.
Los Bucks They have lost seven of their last 10 games and, without Antetokounmpo, nine of his last 10 at home.
Los Grizzlies (15-16) are installed in the ‘play-in’ zone in the West, while the Bucks (12-19) have fallen out of the postseason positions in the Eastthe most affordable conference.
Morant and Antetokounmpo are among the candidates to change teams in this transfer window after their situation in their respective franchises has become increasingly uncertain.
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