Jemison’s Breakout Performance
Grizzlies’ center Trey Jemison, an undrafted rookie in the NBA this year, initially signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards earlier in the season. However, after only playing two games, he was waived by the team. He later signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies, which has given him ample playing time. In today’s game against the Wizards, Jemison scored a career-high 24 points on 11-of-13 shooting, helping the Grizzlies secure a 109-97 victory and proving his former team wrong.
Grizzlies Dominate Wizards Despite Early Deficit
The Wizards, coming off recent wins against the Hornets and the Heat, faced a depleted Grizzlies team. However, they found themselves trailing by 25 points in the second quarter. Although they mounted a comeback in the third and fourth quarters, cutting the deficit to six points at one stage, the Grizzlies responded with a 9-1 run to seal the win.
Jemison’s Impactful Performance
Jemison played 31 minutes, contributing 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks. His impressive performance led to humorous comparisons on social media, with one user joking that “the Wizards made Jemison look like a combination of Chamberlain and O’Neal.”
Jemison’s Response and Coach’s Praise
When interviewed, Jemison expressed his happiness with his performance, stating that he was taking things one step at a time. Grizzlies’ head coach Taylor Jenkins praised Jemison for his aggressiveness on the court, noting that he was making a significant impact on the game.
Contributions from Bench Players
In addition to Jemison’s standout performance, bench players G.G. Jackson and Jake LaRavia contributed 19 and 16 points, respectively. DeJon Jarreau and Wenyen Gabriel, both on 10-day contracts, also made valuable contributions with 8 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 7 points, 6 rebounds, respectively, demonstrating the Grizzlies’ depth.
Wizards’ Key Performers
On the Wizards’ side, Kyle Kuzma led the team with 24 points and 7 rebounds, followed by Corey Kispert with 22 points. Jordan Poole contributed 10 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win against the Grizzlies’ determined performance.
Conclusion
Trey Jemison’s stellar performance against his former team highlights his potential and impact on the court. Despite facing initial setbacks in his NBA journey, Jemison’s resilience and determination have shone through, proving his worth to the Grizzlies and drawing comparisons to basketball legends Chamberlain and O’Neal.(Lvbet)
