Sand the only two Spaniards saw each other’s faces present this season in the NBA: <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/doncic-disables-grizzlies-and-warriors-tear-bulls-to-pieces/" title="Doncic disables Grizzlies and Warriors tear Bulls to pieces”>Santi Aldama on the court and Jordi Fernández on the bench. The duel was won by the coach, who added his second straight win with the Nets and his first on the road (119-106). Both will meet again for the second and final time in the regular season on November 5 in Brooklyn.
The Grizzlies center came off the bench again and had a gray night with only two points and 1/5 in field goals. He added three rebounds and two recoveries. In the five games he has interspersed brilliant performances, twice exceeding 20 points and approaching the triple-double in a third, and other times below his level, adding a single basket.
Jordi Fernandez, during a Nets game.
The best of the match was the German point guard Dennis Schroderwhich has started the season at an extraordinary level. On the visit to Memphis, He made 33 points with 6/9 triples and eight assists. “He is a leaderhe puts you in the right position, if he has to score, he scores, if he has to finish the game he does it, it’s very good to have him on the court,” Fernández highlighted.
Spark, fight and intensity
The coach was very satisfied with the intensity of his team. “It’s not just Dennis that puts pressure. It’s everyone. We have to improve with fouls, but our identity is this. We forced 22 turnovers for 31 points. This is how you win games. We continue with this approach, I am proud of the boys. Sometimes you need a spark to play and fight together. Our energy was growing. It’s good to see these guys, how they fight. “We are in good shape.”he praised.
Our identity is this. Our energy was growing. It’s good to see these guys, how they fight
Cam Thomas, another of the Nets’ leaders, scored 19 points y Zaire Thomascoming off the bench, added 17 and recovered four balls. Ben SimmonsAfter overcoming back discomfort, he returned to the starting team to score eight points, five rebounds and three assists.
For the Grizzlies, the best was Jaren Jackson Jr., who scored 30 points while Ja Morant finished with 14+8+11 and with weak percentages, as he made 5 of his 16 field goals and only 1/6 in triples.
