The Grizzlies are just trying to stay afloat until Ja Morant returns from his 25-game suspension. But they’ve lost three of four after Wednesday’s toughie against old friend Dillon Brooks and the Rockets.
“We have to be better,” guard Desmond Bane told reporters. “We have to find ways to settle down offensively and get a basket when we need one and buckle down and get a stop on the defensive end when we need one. That’s what good teams do and obviously we’re working to get there.”
The Timberwolves improved to 11-3 and 7-0 at home with Wednesday’s win over the 76ers — who were playing without injured center Joel Embiid (hip).
“Same way we approach every game nowadays,” Wolves center Naz Reid said. “Whether their star player is playing or not, we’re going out there to win. We’re going to play to the best of our abilities and put our best effort forward. That’s what we do every night.”
It wasn’t always pretty, but the Suns have won five straight, courtesy of their 123-115 win over the Warriors on Wednesday.
But considering Phoenix led 83-60 midway through the third quarter … and by just three with 19 seconds left … well, the Suns weren’t necessarily thrilled with how they won.
“We have to do better,” guard Devin Booker said. “Simple as that. We have to take care of the ball, no turnovers, get stops. When that game’s at 10, 15 points in the fourth, don’t give any team hope, don’t gave any team confidence.”
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