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00:00Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
00:20O'er the land of the free
00:27And the home of the brave
00:35That incredible performance was from Skylar Cole, singing our national anthem.
01:04Hi and welcome everyone here on 2K Sports.
01:33Can't wait to get some NBA action going.
01:36This is Kevin Harland joined by Greg Anthony, Steve Smith, and on the sideline, David Aldridge.
01:41DA, it's all yours.
01:43Thank you, Kevin.
01:44Well, we all know John Morant's a high flyer.
01:47He says,
01:48My dad was pretty athletic when he played, so I can say some of it comes from him.
01:53Jumping on tires and the other drills, they just allowed my legs to get stronger.
01:57It's enabled me to get off the floor quicker, be more explosive, and it shows when I'm out there on the court.
02:03Kevin, it certainly does.
02:05He is a high flyer indeed.
02:07David, thank you.
02:09Get ready, folks.
02:10These two teams love pushing the ball.
02:13Greg, we can see a track meet tonight.
02:14Two of the top fast-break teams in the league, Kevin.
02:18As far as keys, limiting turnovers is going to be big because they each want to get out and run when they get the chance.
02:26Now, look at Memphis' starting group.
02:28In at the guard spots.
02:29Morant and Bain.
02:31Adams is the pivot for him with Jackson Jr. at the four.
02:35And it's Brooks in at the three.
02:37And for San Antonio, they've got Jones.
02:39Johnson is out there with Collins.
02:42And it's Sohan in at the four spot.
02:45Now here's Jones.
02:49His first shot is a miss.
02:510 for 1 to start the contest.
02:56Brooks feeling it out a bit.
02:58Pass to Jackson.
03:03Jackson setting the pick here for Morant.
03:05Shoots over Johnson.
03:07And it's Morant missing.
03:09And so it's Johnson who brings the ball up for the Spurs.
03:15That shot misses.
03:17Morant with some nice D.
03:19Memphis with the ball.
03:26Rebounded by the Spurs.
03:28I'm not sure what happened on that play.
03:31May have relaxed a little bit once he got to the rim.
03:35Outside, Jones.
03:36Jones.
03:39Brooks covering.
03:44Here's Sohan.
03:45Down to five on the shot clock.
03:48Shot by Collins.
03:49No good.
03:50We saw glimpses of Ja Morant's potential in his first two seasons in the league.
03:55But year three, both Ja and Memphis took it to another level.
03:59Now, here's Adams.
04:04Here's Payne.
04:05And again, Memphis no good.
04:07Missing that one helps out all the analytical guys from the mid-range.
04:13And how about the power by Adams on that finish?
04:16Just brushes off the contact.
04:18Morant against Jones.
04:23Shoots over Morant.
04:24And the basket by Jones.
04:27Another level indeed.
04:28For Ja Morant, his third season Smitty in the NBA.
04:31And now he has joined the conversation for MVP.
04:36Kevin, that scoring average well over 25 points per game.
04:40Morant is the leader of Memphis.
04:42The Grizz finishing in the top three of the West.
04:46Incredible for a 22-year-old.
04:48Now, here's Collins.
04:50Following the miss by Ja Morant.
04:52Stolen by Brooks.
04:54And oh, here we go.
04:55Brooks got it.
04:56The fast break chance.
04:59Here's Adams.
05:00And a good offensive boy.
05:02And he gets the bucket.
05:03Adams has got his second bucket.
05:05Big man plays by Steven Adams.
05:07Using all of his height to dominate the offensive glass and end the play.
05:13Now, here's Jones.
05:16And here's Johnson outside.
05:18It's hauled in by Adams.
05:20For Memphis, they've gone just two of seven so far.
05:23A little bit of a slow start for them.
05:25Jackson is screen on Collins.
05:28On target from 13 feet.
05:30Defensively, you want to stop Morant's penetration.
05:33He knows that.
05:34And he settles for the mid-range pop.
05:36Jones gets to Collins.
05:40Passes it to Johnson.
05:43And he could not get that one to go.
05:45Out of contact.
05:46And he'll go to the line for two.
05:48It goes on Dylan Brooks.
05:51Even from over here, you can see that one pretty clearly.
05:54And Greg Kelton Johnson is listed at 6'5".
05:57But he plays much bigger than that.
06:00He has the strength to fight for rebounds with anybody.
06:03Fearless on the court and plays with an endless motor.
06:07His strength and willingness to use it makes him valuable.
06:11And that one falls for Johnson.
06:16Manu Ginobili.
06:17Hall of Fame class of 2022.
06:20He played his entire career in San Antonio.
06:24And in 2003, Manu's rookie season, we won a ring together.
06:29Vassell, he's checked in for San Antonio.
06:32Devontae Graham comes in for Jones.
06:38Both shots good from the strike.
06:40And seeing Manu is a rookie, Smitty, what were your early impressions?
06:44Well, the first thing that comes to mind, Kevin, he was unpredictable.
06:49He was definitely NBA ready.
06:51He had already been a pro for seven years before he came over.
06:54And he played an important role for us winning that title.
06:58Spurs have gone just one for five in the field to start the quarter.
07:03Graham, the pass to Collins.
07:08Kicks to Johnson.
07:18Here's the three.
07:19And the rebound goes to the Grizzlies.
07:25Here's Morant.
07:27Rebound by Sohan.
07:28San Antonio's gone 0-3 from three-point land.
07:31Nothing yet going outside.
07:36Now, here's Vassell.
07:38Carded by Bain.
07:40Vassell, the pass to Collins.
07:42He kicks it to Graham.
07:44Spurs working the ball around now.
07:46A leaner.
07:51Shot by Johnson.
07:52No good.
07:53I mean, look, no one guarding you.
07:55It's better to not pull up and try the leaner.
07:58Brooks with no one around.
08:01A three-pointer off the mark.
08:02Oh, man, you know he'd love to have that one over.
08:06From 12 feet out.
08:08And Johnson missing.
08:10Again.
08:11And here's Morant.
08:12He'll bring it up for the Grizzlies.
08:14Oh, man, you know he'd love to have that one over there.
08:21Outside, Bain.
08:25Jackson setting the pick here for Bain.
08:27He takes it in.
08:29Collins grabs the miss.
08:30San Antonio trailing here.
08:35Vassell with it.
08:37He's been patient so far.
08:38Nothing on the scoreboard yet.
08:4152 seconds left to play in the first.
08:44On the wing, Bain.
08:49Covered by Vassell.
08:52Here's Jackson.
08:54And again, Memphis no good.
08:56So it's the Spurs now.
09:00Johnson finds Graham.
09:01Jackson against Collins.
09:07Off on the layup.
09:10The Grizzlies shooting pretty grave so far.
09:12About 23%.
09:13Just one second between the shot clock and game clock.
09:16Here's Morant.
09:18And Morant blows it down.
09:20I'm trying to think of someone who gets off the ground quicker than Morant.
09:25It's an exclusive list.
09:27I'll tell you.
09:31Now here's Johnson.
09:34Collins, a screen on Brooks.
09:36Here's Johnson.
09:38And no good on the last second attempt this time.
09:40And that concludes the first quarter of play.
09:43Grizzlies lead by four.
09:45After this break, we'll be back with the start of the second quarter on 2K Sports.
09:50And if you're just joining us, we've played through one quarter in this one.
10:09And taking a look at the Grizzlies' performance here, guys, what have they been doing or not doing?
10:14Stingy on the defensive end in that first quarter.
10:17They were just getting up into people.
10:19Yeah, they were very physical and very aggressive.
10:23They've just been the better team so far.
10:30And the Grizzlies leading by four.
10:33We've got Doug McDermott.
10:34And it's Wesley in at the point.
10:36So that's who San Antonio starts the second with.
10:39Jones, no luck.
10:41Wesley against Jones.
10:50That one a little long.
10:52I'm not sure the defense affected that shot.
10:55That was just a blown gimme.
10:57And the NBA has favored three-point shooting here as of late.
11:01Which has made players like Luke Kennard very valuable in the process, GA.
11:06The lefty stroke of Kennard is a thing of beauty.
11:10And he shoots the three-ball with such confidence.
11:13And the Spurs with possession.
11:15Following the missed shot by Tyus Jones.
11:20Kennard, the pass to Jones.
11:22And we're about a minute into the second quarter of play.
11:29And that's good.
11:29Luke Kennard for three.
11:32Kennard's got the second quarter going with the first basket of the period from Memphis.
11:36Some tough offensive sets.
11:38They want to turn it around.
11:39Yeah, right now you just need a bucket to get some momentum.
11:41And here is Wesley.
11:47He's been quiet so far.
11:49Still no points in the game.
11:51Lays it up off the glass.
11:52Nice job getting inside for the layup.
11:55Got to be thinking.
11:56Jump shot.
11:57Gave a little pump fake.
11:58And then off to the races.
12:03Second quarter.
12:04We're a little over a minute and a half in.
12:10Here's Tillman.
12:12Here's the pass to Kennard.
12:15And a miss there on the triple.
12:19Spurs trail by five.
12:24Now Wesley.
12:28Pass to Bates-Dia.
12:29Shoots from 12.
12:31Now Dama with the rebound.
12:33Memphis has gone one or two on three-pointers here in the second quarter.
12:38Inside, Kennard.
12:40Unable to get that one.
12:41And San Antonio will go the other way with it.
12:47Kennard against Wesley.
12:49Pass to McDermott.
12:54They set the pick.
12:57Six on the shot clock.
12:58The three.
13:00The Grizzlies pull it in.
13:08Outside, Jones.
13:10Passes it to Kanaan.
13:11Shoots the three.
13:13And Wesley pulls it down.
13:15And close to making the defense pay for the lax coverage that time.
13:20And the pass to Bates-Dia.
13:24And the pass to Bates-Dia.
13:28Can't connect from short range.
13:30What a defensive play.
13:32Get the stop and does it without fouling.
13:35You know, for so long, many joked about how the Spurs were always too old, right?
13:40Too old.
13:41Too slow.
13:42Too stuck in their same ways.
13:44But that's changing.
13:46Well, I was on a couple of those teams too, Kevin.
13:48I remember well.
13:49People said that the Spurs were too old and needed to get younger.
13:53And over the last few years, they've done exactly that.
13:57And the Spurs with possession.
13:59Following the missed shot by Tyus Jones.
14:04And it's Wesley missing.
14:07And the Grizzlies leading by five.
14:09Pass to Kanaan.
14:14Here's Tillman.
14:19Back to Kanaan.
14:23Memphis needs to get off a shot here.
14:29The Grizzlies with another miss.
14:35There's 1.54 left in the first half.
14:40A three ball.
14:44Over to the left wing.
14:49Wesley with the ball.
14:53No good from 11 feet.
14:57The Grizzlies shooting 23% from the field.
14:59That's not going to get it done.
15:02Pass to Jones.
15:03To stop the drought.
15:06And he's still waiting to make his first shot for the night.
15:09Now 0-4.
15:091-12 left in the second quarter.
15:21Here's Wesley.
15:23Now Jama with the rebound.
15:26And there hasn't been anything easy for him in this period.
15:30And you've seen they've made numerous attempts to try to get him going.
15:34Shows how valuable he is to this offense.
15:37Super work on the boards.
15:40Boy, they really want to put their foot down on him now.
15:43Yeah, and once you've got him on the ropes, Greg, just keep swinging away.
15:48You know why?
15:49Because this defense is reeling.
15:51They had to stop there but couldn't secure the rebound.
15:54They're still looking for answers.
15:56The Spurs shooting their third and fourth free throw attempts of the game.
15:59And they were 75% from the line a season ago.
16:05Take a break.
16:06Take a break.
16:08Two shots.
16:08First one falls for him.
16:21So Memphis ends up going with the new group.
16:23And good on the second.
16:49So he makes them both.
16:50Smitty with Memphis.
16:51What do they need right now to make a championship run this season?
16:56Kevin, I think the pieces are all in place.
16:59It's a matter of luck on the injury front.
17:01And staying focused when the pressure's on in the biggest postseason games.
17:06Not just a floor spacer.
17:08Dillon will take the mid-range jumper if you give it to him.
17:12Wesley, the pass to Collins.
17:13Here's Jones and the rejection by Jackson.
17:20Definitely got to use the clock here and get the last shot.
17:23But you know, this is where your patience is tested.
17:26If you shoot too quickly, you give your opponent a chance to close out the quarter.
17:30Kicks it out to Collins.
17:37Off the mark there with the three-point shot.
17:39And that does it for the first half of play.
17:42It's the Grizzlies.
17:43They're up by seven.
17:44And now let's catch up with David Aldridge who's standing by from the sideline.
17:48All right, Dave.
17:50Thank you, Kevin.
17:51Here with Greg Popovich.
17:52Pop, what do you think was the main issue during the first half?
17:57We didn't make shots.
18:00Thank you for that insightful analysis, Coach.
18:03Back to you, Kevin.
18:06Thanks for the great interview, David.
18:07And we'll be back for the third quarter of basketball following halftime.
18:18We'll be back for the third quarter of basketball.
18:48And we hope you've enjoyed the broadcast so far.
18:54We're halfway through the game.
19:03And Morant's got the ball here for the Grizzlies.
19:06Kicking off the second half, here's Taylor Jenkins' five.
19:09Adams is the pivot for him with Jackson Jr. at the four.
19:13The wingmen are Bain and Brooks.
19:15And it's Morant in at the point guard.
19:19And the Spurs with possession.
19:21Following Jaron Jackson's three-point attempt.
19:26It's rebounded by Memphis.
19:29Adams has got four rebounds in this game.
19:34Now here's Brooks down low from 11 feet away.
19:39And it's Morant missing.
19:44Teams nowadays tracking deflections in addition to steal.
19:48Were they something you were aware of when you played defense, Greg?
19:51Even if they weren't tracked, they were valued.
19:54And I remember early in my career, that was something with the Knicks.
19:57The Grizzlies would always emphasize because deflections were a true indicator of activity, especially defensively.
20:05The Grizzlies shooting their first free throws of the game on this trip to the line.
20:17Shoot two.
20:18And he makes the first.
20:30We know he can pass it.
20:31He's a tough defender.
20:33And Desmond Bain can shoot it from all over.
20:36Shoot two.
20:37Shoot two.
20:38Shoot two.
20:39Shoot two.
20:40Shoot two.
20:41Shoot two.
20:42Shoot two.
20:43Shoot two.
20:44Shoot two.
20:45Shoot two.
20:46Shoot two.
20:47And that one goes in.
20:54Two from the line that time.
20:56We've seen him put a lot of pressure on the defense.
20:58And they cash in at the line.
21:00Jones looking for an opening.
21:06Cowens finds Johnson.
21:10And it's denied.
21:15On the block shot, Dillon won't beat you with length.
21:18But he does have good lift off the floor.
21:20And that kind of stifling effort on defense needs another look.
21:24And guys, that is lockdown defense at its finest.
21:28Going right at the shot and then able to knock it away.
21:30And here in the second half of play, we're just over a minute in.
21:46And on the clock, here's Johnson.
21:49The rebound by Steven Adams.
21:51Steven Adams.
21:52Adams has got his fifth rebound in this one.
21:55You know, Steve, the persistent growth of Kelvin Johnson is pretty impressive.
22:00It is, Kevin.
22:01He is obviously receptive to good coaches.
22:04And it's...
22:05Oh!
22:06Oh!
22:07Oh!
22:08As creative as they come, John Morant has a style that specifically his.
22:13He is.
22:35Two minutes gone in this third quarter now.
22:38They need a good offensive possession.
22:40Yeah, they've gone a long time without a bucket.
22:45Collins dishes to Johnson.
22:49But Grizzlies pull it in.
22:51Adams has got six rebounds here tonight.
22:56Here's Brooks.
22:58Collins grabs the miss.
23:00Collins has got four rebounds now tonight.
23:03And the short break in the action gives us a chance now to send it over to David Aldrin.
23:07David Aldrin.
23:08Thanks, Kevin.
23:09We've heard about player tracking on the court, but now shot tracking is helping players refine their strokes.
23:16It measures not just makes or misses, but the arc and the depth and the left to right direction of shots.
23:23These systems provide instant feedback to shooters and help them find the bottom of the net.
23:28Kevin, back to you.
23:30Sign me up.
23:31That is a fascinating story.
23:33David, thank you.
23:34And San Antonio calls the first timeout of the game.
23:37Okay, everybody.
23:38Let's get round for your Bird Breakers.
23:43I'm out solo.
23:44Can't you put the piggy move?
23:47Take a algum bit.
23:48Dad.
23:50There are more, no importance just within this game.
23:57Oh, that's the thing.
23:59How do we feel?
24:00What are you then?
24:01Come.
24:02There are more, no choice political, and the better way!
24:04inqunity dumped.
25:36Winning five titles over that span and having the same head coach certainly helped that streak.
25:43So did having, though, you know, a couple Hall of Fame.
25:46And even without that three-ball drop in the corner, the defense should have done more on that last play.
25:52On the left of the wing.
25:57Here's Sohan.
25:58Another miss, and they desperately need a bucket.
26:01Memphis leading by 13.
26:03Jones, the pass to Bean.
26:12And here's Brooks.
26:13In the third quarter with just over three and a half minutes off the clock.
26:20It's funny watching Brooks.
26:22He kind of lulls you to sleep, and then he explodes with an aggressive move.
26:26Outside, Jones.
26:36And blocked by Bean.
26:38Here's Brooks.
26:43There's the three.
26:46Brooks can't get that one to fall.
26:51Jones dishes to Graham.
26:53It's stolen by Jones.
26:54And now here comes Jones leading the break.
26:58You can see the impressive leaping ability.
27:01Bang getting off the ground with ease.
27:04Spurs trail by 17.
27:06San Antonio calls timeout.
27:08And the lack of rim protection top of the list.
27:12And it boils down to the question.
27:15Toughness.
27:15One team showing it.
27:17The other allowing itself to be bullied.
27:27And we'll see you coming out of the hard one now.
27:31Get out of your knees first, man.
27:33Make some noise for your first fight squad.
27:45And we'll see you coming out of the hard one.
28:15Doug McDermott, he's checked in for San Antonio.
28:46Vassell comes in for Jones.
28:48Then for the Grizzlies.
28:49Tillman comes in for Steven Adams.
28:51And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
28:53And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
28:57And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
28:59And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:00And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:01And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:02And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:02And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:03And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:03And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:04And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:04And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:05And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:06And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:07And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:07And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:08And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:09And it's Brandon Clark in for Jaron Jackson.
29:10knocked away
29:26Brooks with it
29:30now defended by McDermott
29:32and slam dunk by Clark
29:34a player who's aware of everything
29:37around him, Brooks sees the man
29:39break open and hits him
29:401.16 left here in the third quarter
29:47up top Fussell, he's
29:52covered by Clark
29:53to halt the run
29:57and he lays it up and in
29:58aggressive play by Fussell
30:01in the paint, getting himself
30:03a close range shot
30:04Jones
30:08the pass to Bain
30:09and there's the feed to Clark
30:16he gets it in there
30:19Clark's got four points
30:20in the quarter
30:21tough to miss that man
30:23Desmond Bain read the defense
30:25perfectly
30:26now here's Fussell
30:31hearted by Bain
30:32and foul on the shot
30:34he'll shoot two at the free throw line
30:37Greg, Devin Fussell
30:38came in as a 3 and D type player
30:41but he's grown beyond that
30:43he has added
30:45secondary ways
30:46to contribute
30:47on offense
30:48still
30:48not a great shot creator
30:50but
30:50can finish plays
30:52in a variety of ways
30:53to help his team
30:54and the first one
31:03drops
31:03a lottery pick
31:05Devin Fussell
31:06has turned into
31:07a big time talent
31:08someone who will be
31:10a force in this league
31:11for years to come
31:12San Antonio
31:13making a switch here
31:14Collins is checked in
31:15and so he makes
31:23both from the line
31:24and here's Brooks
31:28he'll bring it up
31:29for the Memphis Grizzlies
31:3024 seconds
31:35left in the third quarter
31:36passes to Bain
31:395 on the clock
31:45going inside
31:47and he goes up strong
31:49with one hand
31:50and flushes it down
31:51I love the physicality
31:53behind Bain's drive
31:54letting the defense know
31:56he isn't changing course
31:58here's Fussell
31:59once again
32:01off the mark
32:01by San Antonio
32:02and so it's Memphis
32:06taking a 19 point lead
32:08into the break
32:09their defense
32:09has been active
32:11and effective
32:12back right after this
32:1431
32:29and now let's go back
32:34to a play from earlier
32:35as we show you
32:36our State Farm
32:37assist of the game
32:38just true artistry
32:41right there
32:41I mean great decision
32:43on where to go
32:44with the ball
32:44and how about
32:45the perfect delivery
32:46execution
32:47this is what you practice
32:49every day
32:50these guys are professionals
32:52beautiful play
32:53and there may not be
33:05a lot of drama
33:06down the stretch
33:06as we head into
33:07the fourth quarter
33:08but stranger things
33:09have happened
33:09Levin Vassell
33:11out there with
33:12Keldon Johnson
33:13then it's Collins
33:14then it's Jones
33:15that's the San Antonio
33:17five
33:17Collins a screen
33:20on Bain
33:20here's Vassell
33:23the shot
33:24no good
33:25now Memphis
33:25takes it the other way
33:26Jones finds Morant
33:30Clark sets a screen
33:37for Morant
33:38bombed up there
33:39for Clark
33:39hammers the alley-oop
33:41through
33:41love the execution
33:43John Morant
33:44is big time
33:45at breaking down
33:46the defense
33:47in these sets
33:47outside Collins
33:50now the pass
33:55to Vassell
33:56it doesn't go
34:02for him
34:02great
34:03that time
34:04from Bain
34:05Morant
34:09looking around
34:10Clark
34:14kicks to Bain
34:15and he drops
34:17in the layup
34:17off the glass
34:18offensively
34:19defensively
34:20they are in
34:21total control
34:22this has been
34:23an impressive
34:24performance tonight
34:25even with a big lead
34:27they've maintained
34:28their focus
34:29here's Vassell
34:33on the wing
34:38Johnson
34:38shot clock
34:42at five
34:42he feeds it
34:45to Collins
34:45the shot's good
34:47clean pass
34:48by Keldon
34:49Johnson
34:49to set up
34:50the shooter
34:50beautifully
34:51what a play
34:52Morant
34:56passes to Bain
34:57game moves along
35:02two minutes
35:03gone here
35:03in the fourth
35:04and out of bounds
35:05as San Antonio
35:06gains possession
35:07the Grizzlies
35:08making a change
35:09here
35:09Adams checked in
35:10Spurs trail
35:18by 21
35:18pass
35:25to Johnson
35:25looking to get
35:29back on track
35:30here
35:30and the layup
35:31is up and in
35:32in his bag
35:33Keldon Johnson
35:35wow
35:35and for the
35:36Grizzlies
35:37their shooting
35:38has been a little
35:38ragged
35:38just 38%
35:39from the field
35:40the three
35:42from Morant
35:42here's Adams
35:44and Adams
35:45with the slam
35:46doing his job
35:47on the glass
35:48and doing it
35:49with force
35:50and Greg
35:50it's not
35:51everybody in the
35:52league
35:52who can make
35:53those kinds
35:54of plays
35:54you know
35:55this is one
35:56of his specialties
35:57keeping plays
35:58alive
35:58creating second
36:00chance
36:00opportunities
36:01shock up to
36:02there
36:02Collins has got
36:04four this quarter
36:05and the D
36:06getting out
36:06work there
36:07on the putback
36:08can't let that
36:09have
36:09for some reason
36:11blocking out
36:11has become
36:12a lost art
36:13and that's
36:13the result
36:14you'll get
36:15Jackson
36:17a screen
36:17on Johnson
36:18here's Bain
36:20some solid
36:22defense
36:22from Johnson
36:23Spurs have
36:24gone three
36:24three of seven
36:25from the floor
36:25in the fourth
36:25that's a 42%
36:27mark in the
36:27court
36:28pass to
36:29Sohan
36:29Collins against
36:34Adams
36:35Collins
36:37dishes to
36:38Jones
36:38and the
36:41rejection
36:41by Morant
36:43flying around
36:44the court
36:44Morant can block
36:45shots both on
36:47ball and in
36:48health
36:48we've played
36:53just over
36:53three and a
36:54half minutes
36:54now in the
36:55fourth quarter
36:55here's Adams
36:58and Adams
37:00with the slam
37:01and the second
37:02chance becomes
37:03a dunk
37:04we could feel
37:05over here
37:06GA such a
37:07good
37:08aggressive play
37:09in the paint
37:09Jones
37:10gets to
37:11Collins
37:11and it's
37:15Johnson
37:16penetrating
37:16bad shot
37:17missing
37:17Craig
37:18that time
37:19from Bain
37:20Morant
37:24outside
37:25in terms of
37:29entertainment
37:30factor
37:30can any
37:32current player
37:32top
37:33John Morant
37:34I mean
37:34we've seen
37:35John with
37:35some vicious
37:37in-game
37:37throwdown
37:38Craig talking
37:39about the
37:40great John
37:41Morant
37:41this guy
37:42is just
37:43flat out
37:43fun to
37:44watch
37:44well
37:45Ja's been
37:46known to
37:46go off
37:47for 50
37:48on any
37:48given night
37:49but he also
37:50looks for
37:51others
37:51dropping
37:52some nasty
37:53dimes
37:54Morant
37:55has an
37:55insane
37:56combination
37:57of athleticism
37:58and skill
37:58this guy
38:00can do
38:00anything
38:01so San
38:02Antonio
38:02goes with a
38:03fresh five
38:03on the
38:04floor
38:04so Memphis
38:06going with
38:06almost an
38:07entire new
38:07group here
38:08Tillman
38:09he's checked
38:10in for Adams
38:10Brandon
38:11Clark
38:11comes in
38:12for
38:12Jaron
38:12Jackson
38:13Conchar's
38:14checked in
38:15for Bain
38:15and it's
38:16Kennard
38:16in for
38:17Tyus Jones
38:17both free
38:18throws
38:19good from
38:19Morant
38:20as young
38:21as John
38:21Morant
38:22is
38:22I'm impressed
38:23he came in
38:24ready
38:25to lead
38:25a team
38:26and these
38:27guys
38:27they follow
38:28him
38:28Wesley against
38:33Morant
38:33kicks it
38:34to McDermott
38:35wide open
38:36look
38:36Tillman
38:38grabs the
38:38miss
38:39everything
38:40worked
38:40except for
38:41the outcome
38:41you want
38:42him to
38:43shoot that
38:43every time
38:44now
38:48Morant
38:49and
38:52foul on
38:53the shot
38:53so he'll
38:54get a chance
38:55at the line
38:55well Greg
38:57with this
38:58Memphis
38:58Grizzlies
38:58team
38:59you like
39:00how young
39:01and how hungry
39:01they are
39:02it's very
39:03appealing
39:03and these
39:04players
39:05have bought
39:05into
39:06the system
39:07this is a
39:07selfless
39:08group
39:08that knows
39:09each other's
39:10strengths
39:10and it's
39:11why they've
39:12seen
39:12so much
39:13success
39:14here of
39:14late
39:14the first
39:20one falls
39:21and you
39:22know
39:22for proof
39:23of what
39:23Morant's
39:24done for
39:24the Memphis
39:25franchise
39:25look at
39:26the offensive
39:27numbers
39:27Grizzlies
39:28have made
39:29huge steps
39:29forward
39:30every year
39:31all free
39:39throws
39:39good
39:40from
39:40Morant
39:40Greg
39:41the
39:41improvement
39:42since
39:42Morant
39:43arrived
39:43has been
39:44very
39:44steady
39:45and the
39:45Grizzlies
39:46went from
39:47the 20th
39:47rated
39:48offense
39:48in his
39:49rookie
39:49season
39:49to number
39:5016
39:51in his
39:52second
39:52year
39:52and then
39:53all the
39:53way up
39:53to number
39:54five
39:54last
39:55season
39:55Ja has
39:56turned
39:57him
39:57into
39:58a
39:58power
39:58and the
39:59dunk
39:59by
40:00Graham
40:00and so
40:01it's going
40:01to end
40:02up in
40:02the record
40:02books
40:03as a
40:03blowout
40:04a dominating
40:05performance
40:06for the
40:06Grizzlies
40:06you don't
40:07see this
40:08kind of a
40:09blowout
40:09often
40:10but tonight
40:10this is a
40:11quality win
40:12across the
40:13board to
40:14deliver out
40:14this kind
40:15of punishment
40:16they definitely
40:17never changed
40:18the approach
40:19they just
40:19kept after
40:20it and showed
40:21they were
40:22clearly
40:22the better
40:23team in
40:23just about
40:24every single
40:25category
40:25and one of
40:26the league's
40:27top talents
40:27game in
40:28and game out
40:29and doing it
40:30here again
40:30in this
40:31one
40:31a terrific
40:32night
40:32for
40:32John
40:32Morant
40:33every time
40:34he shot
40:35it it seemed
40:35like it was
40:36going to drop
40:36in and if it
40:37didn't everyone
40:39was surprised
40:39and you gotta
40:40like that they
40:41found something
40:42positive here
40:43something that
40:44maybe carry
40:44overs into
40:45the next game
40:46they put together
40:47some great
40:48possessions here
40:49at the end
40:49it's a shame
40:51they could have
40:52used this run
40:52much earlier
40:53Morant with
40:55the bucket
40:56yeah they
40:57sucked the
40:58energy out
40:59of this arena
40:59tremendous
41:00effort
41:01on the road
41:02and when you're
41:02on the road
41:03you can't be
41:04tentative coming
41:04into a game
41:05like this
41:06I thought their
41:07aggressive approach
41:08was the difference
41:09Graham with the
41:13ball
41:14so no problem
41:17for Memphis
41:18as they get
41:19the win
41:19to come into
41:20an opponent's
41:21building and
41:21dominate the way
41:22they did tonight
41:23says I think
41:24Greg an awful
41:24lot about this
41:25team
41:25I guess they
41:26don't need
41:27home cooking
41:27to feel at home
41:29I mean
41:29Kevin just a
41:30masterful performance
41:31all the way around
41:32and now we'll
41:34go to David
41:34Aldridge
41:34who's standing
41:35by with our
41:36player of the
41:37game
41:37take it away
41:38David
41:38thanks very much
41:41Ja a lot of
41:41swag on this
41:42team tonight
41:43who's responsible
41:44for that
41:45confidence
41:45I feel like we
41:48all talk to each
41:48other even the
41:49coaching staff
41:50coach let us
41:51play with a lot
41:51of freedom
41:52everybody have
41:53the green light
41:54so I mean
41:54there's no
41:55reason to lack
41:56confidence when you
41:56have a coach
41:57who believes in
41:58you every step
41:59of the way
41:59and just let you
42:00go out there
42:00and play your
42:01game
42:01so we always
42:02just please
42:03keep shooting
42:03make or miss
42:04and we're
42:05behind you
42:06you all look
42:07like a confident
42:08bunch man
42:08congrats on the
42:09win
42:09back to you
42:10David thank you
42:12as always
42:12thank you for
42:13joining us
42:14that'll do it
42:15for now
42:15now for
42:16Greg Anthony
42:17Steve Smith
42:18and David
42:18Aldridge
42:18this is Kevin
42:20Harlan
42:20thanks for
42:21watching the
42:22NBA
42:22here on
42:232K Sports
42:24and now our
42:25new balanced
42:26player of the
42:27game
42:27Ja Morant
42:29Cities
42:32and now our
42:34see you
42:35on their
42:36screen
42:36go
42:37back to the
42:38game
42:38and now our
42:39team
42:39have a great
42:40game
42:41Wie
42:42can you
42:42enjoy
42:44the game
42:44as always
42:44and now our
42:45team
42:46is
42:46sad
42:46and now our
42:47team
42:48is
42:48for
42:49you
42:49to
42:49and now our
42:50team
42:51is
42:52you
42:52to
42:52to
42:53come
42:54and now our
42:55team
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