Esalo hopes the Grizzlies can maintain their form and end their losing streak.

2026-02-04 07:35

In another NBA regular season game of the 2025/26 season, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-128 at home, thanks to scoring from Jalen Jackson Jr., Ty Jerome, and Jalen Wells. After ending their losing streak, head coach Ethan Isalo said the players were relieved and hoped the team could maintain their good form to turn things around.

According to the data, Jalen Jackson Jr. scored 30 points and had two assists for the Memphis Grizzlies in this game, Ty Jerome scored 19 points and had 8 assists, while Jalen Wells contributed 18 points and two assists.

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Esario said in an interview, "This is not just a game, but a longer process of integration. The past few weeks have been very physically and emotionally demanding. If you see the players' performance in shooting practice and their attitude towards the game, it will be very impressive."

“We discussed different arrangements before the game. When the game was going our way, we wanted to save Ty Jerome for the last two or three minutes so he could come on at the crucial moment and seal the game. As a player with stable ball control and excellent decision-making ability, he is very suitable for such a role.”

When discussing ending the losing streak, Isalo said, "It feels like a huge relief. Actually, we played quite well during that losing streak, but we were unlucky at some crucial moments, and our opponents were also very strong. Now we can maintain our form and hopefully turn things around completely."

“Jaren Jackson Jr. can help in every way, not only in terms of tactical execution, but also in giving us more options on both ends of the court. His return, coupled with several players being in hot form on offense, has really helped us a lot.”

Isalo also said, "Vince Williams is like a Swiss Army knife; he can cause problems for opponents from the point guard to the power forward position, and this is not the first time he has had an excellent performance on defense."

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