Memphis Grizzlies player grades at PHI: Kyle Anderson stuffs the stat sheet

Memphis Grizzlies background performers: JV does what JV does

The Memphis Grizzlies seem to have a similar game in every big win. Nobody steps up with a plethora of points, but the total finishes extremely high — they can thank great games from almost every role player with significant playing time on this team for that. This vintage Grizzlies game saw a handful of players have under-the-radar performances.

Jonas Valanciunas: It almost seems like a crime to keep Jonas Valanciunas off the first page of this article. As the season progresses, his double-doubles don’t seem as impressive, mainly because he’s doing it every night. The veteran center has had 9 straight double-doubles. It’s hard to see this streak coming to an end any time soon.

De’Anthony Melton: As the NBA Playoffs approach, De’Anthony Melton has stepped up in a big way for a team that is not guaranteed a chance at a title. In Mr. Do Something’s last 5 games, he’s averaging just under 14 points, a number that he would hit in Sunday’s game. He’d add a block, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds to this tally and despite limited minutes, he made his presence known.

Dillon Brooks: Dillon Brooks did the most important thing that he could have in a Grizzlies win: play his role. He didn’t do anything unusual but made his presence known as a reliable scorer. He tallied 17 points, leading the Grizzlies, and added a block in the process.