5 years agoMemphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas had a strong showing Wednesday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Valanciunas had 18 points and 13 boards, shooting 9-for-14 from the field. The ascension of the younger players for the Grizzlies means fewer opportunities for Valanciunas, who is averaging 12.8 points and 9.5 rebounds a game -- both numbers are his lowest since 2016-2017. The next opponent for the Grizzlies and Valanciunas are the Utah Jazz on Friday. The Jazz will mainly have defensive superstar Rudy Gobert defending Valanciunas, so expect the Grizzlies center to struggle on Friday.--Matt Sparkington - RotoBaller
Source: Matt Sparkington