Herrington: Bane breaks through, Morant takes flight as two MVPs watch what may be a future one
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12), who scored 38 points in Monday’s game, battles Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11), who scored 37. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving put on quite a show for the Brooklyn Nets, but Ja Morant and Desmond Bane put on a better one for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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