Shy’s Perspective: Nasty Nine smack Lakers 103-101

Before 17,017 on a rainy and cold Saturday night in Memphis, the Nasty Nine put on a show. The Grizzlies showed resolve again with only nine available players active against the Lakers.

This was a shoot out and the night belonged to Lou Williams and Troy Daniels. It was the battle of the reserves. A test of will was on full display.

The Grizzlies improved to 13-8 for the season and have won two games in a row at home.

 

Player Notes

Grizzlies had three players double figures

Troy Daniels posted a career high 31 points off the bench. Daniels amassed 23 of his 31 points in the first half. He also set career highs in field goals made (12) and field goals attempted (23). Daniels converted on six of his 12 three point attempts.

Marc Gasol added 19 points, eights assists and three steals.

JaMychal Green finished with his second double double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds to go along with his three blocks.

 

Lakers had three players in double figures as well

Lou Williams finished with a season high 40 points off the bench. Williams has 28 points at the half.

Loul Deng ended with 18 points, five rebounds and a game high four steals.

Timofey Mozgov added 13 points and five rebounds.

 

Stats of the Game

Field Goal Percentage: Lakers 43.2 percent (35/81), Grizzlies 46.6 percent (41/88).

Rebounds: Lakers 44 (14 OREB), Grizzlies 43 (14 OREB)

Bench Points: Lakers 54, Grizzlies 47

Three Point Field Goals: Lakers 33.3 percent (7/21), Grizzlies 33.3 percent (10/30)

Second Chance Points: Lakers 14, Grizzlies 15

Fastbreak Points: Lakers 7, Grizzlies 21

Assists: Lakers 16, Grizzlies 32

Steals: Lakers 7 Grizzlies 13

Notable Stats

Wade Baldwin, IV dished out a career high nine dimes for the game to go along with six points and three steals.

Takeaways

When Mike Conley was sidelined with his injury, some predicted the Grizzlies would fall. The Grizzlies are 2-1 in that time span and still have tough games ahead of them. This team just find ways to win; furthermore, the players prove time and time again that they are not the ones to be written off.

Teams just can’t underestimate the Grizzlies at no point this season. Make no mistake about it, this team faces major obstacles because of injury, but they will keep going. Their resiliency and resolve give credence to the phrase “there’s not quit to the grit.”

Will their decorum and perseverance sustain them until their injured players return? It won’t be easy but they won’t make it easy for their opponents either. Only time will tell if they can remain afloat through the adversity they have been dealt.

 

Highlights

GNG IS NOT DEAD!!!!

 

Their Brother’s Keeper

The Grizzlies honored Zach Randolph after the game. According to Mike Wallace of Grind City Media, Zbo is expected to return to the team in a couple of days.

Up Next

Grizzlies at Pelicans

When/Where: 7 p.m. Monday, Smoothie King Center

TV/Radio: Fox Sports Southeast; ESPN 92.9 FM/680 AM