“Putting the League on Notice”: Despite Ja Morant’s 49 Pt Torching, NBA Twitter Goes Gaga Over Jalen Green
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The Houston Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies of the Western Conference faced each other on 21 October 2022 at the Toyota Center. It was indeed a treat for NBA fans to watch the duel between the Rockets’ Jalen Green and the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant. The two NBA stars gave quite a performance on the court on Friday night. However, despite Green’s impressive score, the Rockets failed to defeat the Grizzlies, who won the game by 129-122.
The Rockets had a significant lead, scoring 32-26 in just the first half. That didn’t keep on for long though as the Grizzlies beat their opponents by three points in the third quarter. NBA All-Star Ja Morant scored 19 points by then. And by the fourth quarter, they managed to sprint past the Rockets by 34-33.
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Furthermore, the highlight of the show was Morant’s impressive score. The Grizzlies star scored 49 points with 8 assists and 4 rebounds. Additionally, he secured 5 three-pointers as he led the Grizzlies to victory. Fellow teammate John Konchar helped secure the win by scoring 17 points and 5 rebounds. Whereas, Desmond Bane managed 14 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds.
While Morant’s high score is worth celebrating for Grizzlies’ fans, it was Jalen Green who was more hyped despite his team’s loss.
Jalen Green grabs the spotlight despite losing to Ja Morant
There is no doubt that the Houston Rockets presented themselves as a difficult opponent for the Memphis Grizzles. It is evident when you take a good look at their scoreboard. Jalen Green was the highest scorer with 33 points, 2 assists, and 5 rebounds. Assisting him was Alperen Sengun with 23 points, 1 assist, and 12 rebounds. Additionally, Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. averaged 18 points, 4 assists, and 5 rebounds.
Jalen Green tonight:
33 Points
5 Rebounds
2 Assists
62% FG
4/5 3PM pic.twitter.com/u7bucroebz— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 22, 2022
While it is pretty clear that there is a significant difference between Morant’s 49 points and Green’s 33 points, it was the latter who seemingly managed to impress NBA fans more. The Twitterati couldn’t stop gushing over the 20-year-old rising star as they praised him for his performance.
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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
Despite the loss, Jalen Green dropped:
– 33 PTS
– 5 REB
– 2 AST
– 13/21 FG
– 4/5 3PHe’s putting the league on notice. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/2003D4LjdQ
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) October 22, 2022
Best player in the league
— ۟ (@OwnedByCian) October 22, 2022
Future MVP
— Dani (@Danizeh) October 22, 2022
He’s a star
— PickedByPitre | Bray 👽 (@PICKEDBYPITRE) October 22, 2022
He played great tonight! Kept the energy up and kept it competitive. GG.
— Elle (@joelle_bee) October 22, 2022
He had an amazing game!
— MKBALLER (@KPJalenStan) October 22, 2022
Better than Ja
— Smitefan20 (@SmiteFan20) October 22, 2022
Mr. Underrated. He could average 25 this year
— DurantMuse (@Durantmuse) October 22, 2022
My favorite sophomore in the league he’s him
— 𝘎𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦 🦌🇫🇷 (@Akumpo34league) October 22, 2022
While fans would agree that Green sure does deserve all the praise after his spectacular performance, Morant too got the appreciation he arguably deserved.
Ja Morant tonight:
49 PTS
8 AST
5 3PM
65% FGToo nice. pic.twitter.com/XUbyeXWcfn
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 22, 2022
Better then curry
— lakers suck (0-2) (@LBJISTHEGOAT__) October 22, 2022
Best PG in the league
— ︎. (@JamesTrippinFr) October 22, 2022
Protect him the Boi is too special
— Trevorhlase (@trevorhlase) October 22, 2022
Best player in the league
— LeBurner James 🥷🏽 (@LBJcrib) October 22, 2022
he’s going to win MVP
— 🐍 (@lilkjay12) October 22, 2022
JA BEASTIN’ he THAT Guyington
— Part The R3d Sea (@PartR3d) October 22, 2022
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Damn JA
— PlayerThird333 (@player_third333) October 22, 2022
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Edited by:
Veer Badani