After seeing Marcus Smart fall against the Lakers, who have LeBron James as their leader, Taylor Jenkins may have limited Smart’s ability to guide the Grizzlies on the court.
The NBA In-Season Tournament match between the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies had a lot of action. However, none of them appeared to be more significant than Marcus Smart’s injury during their game against the team captained by LeBron James. Taylor Jenkins is aware that Luke Kennard’s absence coupled with this will be a severe blow. Important players like Brandon Clarke, Steven Adams, and Ja Morant are still absent from the squad. After their defeat, he provided an update on the injuries through Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.
According to Taylor Jenkins, Marcus Smart will undergo a new assessment from the Grizzlies. Luke Kennard, on the other hand, was feeling a little sore, so the Grizzlies decided to be cautious and keep him from playing after he went down against the Lakers due to a left ankle injury.
For LeBron James and his team, Smart’s eight minutes of playtime were crucial. Nevertheless, he scored three points, grabbed a rebound, and added a dimes. However, his absence gave the Lakers the opportunity to breach the defense. It had gotten to the point where the opposition would have required just one three-pointer to surpass the all-time record for their team. It’s possible that their rivals will use the same tactic to knock them down the ranks.
The Grizzlies’ inability to shake the injury bug may be the reason for their failure this season. With these key players out, can they still be able to turn things around?
