El espaol Saints Aldama stood out in the great victory of some Memphis Grizzlies with many absences Over the Phoenix Suns (122-114) in a duel that pitted the two teams with the best balance in the NBA.
Aldama jug 21 minutes leaving as reserve and contribution 12 points (five of eight shooting), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block for the Grizzlies.
Aldama, revulsive from the bench
In addition to his delivery and his effort as a shock from the bench, the young man stood out for two plays that raised the Memphis public: a block on Devin Booker to close the first quarter and, above all, a fantastic dunk to the last hoop that drove crazy. to his Grizzlies teammates.
It seemed that the Grizzlies (55-23, second in the West) It was very difficult for them to defeat these leading Suns from the West (62-15) who came in with nine consecutive victories.
The Grizzlies, devastated by casualties
In addition, the local set presented a long list of casualties starring its star Ja Morant and in which crucial players for the Grizzlies also appeared as Desmond Bane, Steven Adams, Jaren Jackson Jr. o Tyus Jones.
However, the Grizzlies pulled with pride and collective spirit to give the bell by beating the best team in the NBA this regular season.
Dillon Brooks (30 points and 7 assists) it was the best of a Grizzlies in which seven players, including Aldama, scored at least 10 points.
They were useless 41 points and 11 assists from a great Devin Bookerthat tonight he was left too alone in the Suns.
The Grizzlies dominated the rebound (48 for 39) and took advantage of the 17 Suns turnovers.
The game had a playoff aroma with a great start by the Grizzlies in the first quarter (34-23) and with a high intensity in the 48 minutes that even led the local coach, Taylor Jenkins, to be expelled for protesting to the referees in the second part.