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Memphis Grizzlies: Studs and Duds from assertive win vs Knicks

By Nickeem Khan

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 02: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives around Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks during the first quarter on February 2, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 02: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives around Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks during the first quarter on February 2, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JANUARY 04: Desmond Bane #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies runs down court during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 04, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: The user expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, the user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Memphis Grizzlies Duds in win against Knicks

Desmond Bane

By no means was Desmond Bane terrible, but his performance was far from amazing. His standard of play has been set to such a high bar that inefficient nights like this are more than just uncharacteristic.

The second-year guard finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals, with terrible inefficiencies of 4-18. Shooting 22 percent from the field is nothing close to ideal, and it was very surprising considering many of his opportunities were shots he typically makes.

Being the player that he is, it’s safe to say he will bounce back greatly next time he steps on the court.

Free-throw shooting

This hasn’t been something new with this team. It isn’t as glaring since they won but free-throw shooting has been a problem.

Memphis struggled yet again from the free-throw line going 16-23 from the foul line. In percentages that’s 70 percent from the charity stripe, which is not going to cut it against elite teams.

Ja Morant had the most misses from the free-throw line with three, it’ll be a developing story to see how he progresses in this category going into the All-Star break.

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