NBA Top Five Performances, March 9: Tyus Jones’ Double Double Led the Memphis Grizzlies to Blowout Win Over Golden State Warriors

TOP PLAYERS OF THE DAY:

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had some words for the Memphis Grizzlies on the latest episode of his podcast.

Green went on a rant about the Grizzlies, particularly by calling Dillon Brooks a "clown."

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Memphis responded with a statement win led by Tyus Jones. Jones had 22 points, 11 rebounds and four assists as the Grizzlies poured it on the Warriors. Similar to Game 5 of last year’s Conference Semifinals, Memphis got a big win against Golden State despite the absence of star player Ja Morant. This game brought out the playoff energy many fans hope to see again in this upcoming postseason. Dillon Brooks, the main subject of Green’s podcast rant, had more to say after the game.

“I told him to keep that mic,” Brooks said. “He’s better at the mic than he is at hooping. Keep doing his podcast, keep blogging, keep doing his thing off the court. It’s cute and it’s fun for him.”

OTHERS:

- Brook Lopez had a monster performance for the Milwaukee Bucks, ending with 24 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high nine blocks against the Brooklyn Nets.

- De’Aaron Fox’s 15-point fourth quarter helped the Sacramento Kings hold off the New York Knicks. Fox ended the night with 23 points, seven assists and four steals.

- Tyrese Halibuton had 29 points and a career-high 19 assists for the Indiana Pacers in their overtime win against the Houston Rockets.

- Lauri Markkanen’s 31-point performance against the Orlando Magic helped the Utah Jazz end a four-game losing streak.

Jayden Armant is a contributor to Inside the Heat. He is a student at Howard University. He can be reached at jayden.armant@bison.howard.edu or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.

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