5 things learned from the Grizzlies low-scoring win over Jazz

No. 4: Marc Gasol made another All-Star case

Marc Gasol’s All-Star status should be validated. He’s one of only three players averaging at least 19 points, six rebounds, four assists and a block a game.

With Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Karl-Anthony Towns, Gordon Hayward and DeMarcus Cousins all making strong cases, Gasol is right there in that club.

Tonight, against an elite defensive center in Rudy Gobert, Gasol delivered a steady performance to lead the Grizzlies to victory.

Gasol finished with 17 points and three steals. In addition, he held Rudy Gobert to only six points and three shot attempts, which was a major key in this matchup.

Even though he didn’t drain a triple in this game, other teams have taken notice of how dangerous the deep ball has made Marc Gasol.

Jazz coach Quin Snyder says guarding Marc Gasol is “very difficult now,” because it “pulls you out away from the glass” on rebounds.

Because of his newfound range, Fizdale feels more confident about playing ZBo and Gasol at the same time for significant stretches.

Not bad for a player in the “honorable mention” for top-5 centers, right?