Are the Grizzlies contenders?
Nikola Jokić followed up his 56 point performance in a loss to the Washington Wizards with 48 points in a win over the Atlanta Hawks. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni catch up on Nikola Jokić and his 104-point weekend, look into the Bucks recent success, and discuss the Grizzlies status as contenders. Finally, Es, Zena, and Dave look ahead to the NBA Cup semifinal matchups.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni & Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro
01:10 – Are the Bucks back?
03:50 – Grizzlies heating up
06:32 – Kerr says Kuminga is a starter
09:56 – Franz Wagner injured for the Magic
11:50 – Nikola Jokic is insane
13:53 – Evan Mobley’s career high before big low
15:13 – Cunningham records 5th triple double this season
16:34 – Hawks 1-1 over the weekend, Trae drops 31-20
18:05 – LeBron fights back against Father Time
20:24 – NBA Cup Picks of the Week
Thumbnail – Alex Goodlett / Getty Images
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12 Comments
Stop. The reason why the grizzlies took a step back is back every single one of their players were injured . People just wrote them off.
Noted: memphis was missing some potent 3 pt shot takers and makers. GG jackson and Luke Kennard…both will add to that number for sure
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luv you zena 🥰
Zena she knows her stuff
kuminga has all the physical tools to be an elite defender. it's so frustrating when he zones out and doesn't defend well. I am thrilled to see him focusing and being successful. I really hope he can be the second option the warriors need. I love his little eight foot fadeaway in the paint.
I hope the finals are the good guy Cavs vs the bad boy Grizzles
If Xena wants to practice her head motion anytime, I'm available❤❤❤❤
Knicks Film school brought me here. Great show guys
Compare this years Grizz to 2 or 3 years ago, and the rotation pieces are just as good as back then — but younger. Brooks replaced with Wells. Adams with Edey and Huff. Tyus Jones might have been better than Pippen. Melton replaced with Vince Williams. Plus they have GG, and much improved Aldama and Larravia. Its also a better supporting cast because they cost much, much less, especially 2RPs and undrafted G league free agents.
Top 10 in offense & top 10 in defense means that team is a contender, which the Grizzlies are
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