The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Golden State Warriors on Monday to fall behind 3-1 in the NBA Western Conference semifinal series. The loss of Ja Morant was evident.
However, the most puzzling decision was Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins’ usage of De’Anthony Melton, the former USC Trojans star.
Melton finished the game with just nine minutes, the lowest among all Memphis players who touched the floor and the only one in single digits.
Yet, somehow, Dillon Brooks played 39 minutes despite a 5-19 shooting clip from the field. In turn, social media was quick to torch the Grizzlies for this decision, and after losing by just three points to the Dubs, it hurts even more.
DILLON BROOKS NEEDS TO GO
This was a common theme during the game and after.
WHERE IS DE’ANTHONY MELTON?
May 31, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard De’Anthony Melton (0) reacts after making a three pointer during the fourth quarter during game four in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
OTHER TEAMS CAN USE MELTON IF THE GRIZZLIES CAN’T
GRIZZLIES’ LIMITATIONS MAGNIFIED
A FEW LAUGHS
DION WAITERS TWEETS!
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