![]() ![]() “I don’t get to guard these often, so I really enjoy challenging myself. “It’s just different, because they put you in these sorts of positions,” Adams said. Adams had unusual defensive assignments like being screened while Embiid was a ball handler, and staying disciplined against hesitation dribbles near the 3-point line. With the 76ers missing James Harden and Tyrese Maxey, the offense flows through Embiid like a point center. Jonas Valanciunas scored two points and four points, respectively, in two matchups this season against Adams.Įmbiid was a different challenge. He helped hold Rudy Gobert to a season low of one rebound. Steven Adams vs NBA centersĪdams has won his fair share of battles against different types of centers this season. “He’s a big piece to our team, and we’re definitely thankful for him,” Morant added. ![]() Him taking on that challenge to guard the best bigs-being able to limit them and make their shots tough as possible,” Memphis point guard Ja Morant said. “I feel like that’s what makes (Adams) so great for us all around. At one point in the third quarter, Adams was set to check out, but once Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins saw the 76ers (12-11) left Embiid in, Jenkins told Brandon Clarke to stay at the scorers table. The Grizzlies (13-9) tried to match Adams up with Embiid as much as possible on Friday. On offense, he’s lauded for his historic pace of offensive rebounding and screen setting, but his defensive impact has gone a little more unheralded. Having Adams is an essential part of the Grizzlies’ identity. HOMECOMING: What De'Anthony Melton said about Memphis Grizzlies trading him ahead of return to FedExForum is the key to the Memphis Grizzlies' championship hopes View Gallery: Steven Adams: Memphis Grizzlies center in photos “Oh, it was 10 offensive rebounds? We need to make more shots, mate, that’s the problem,” said the New Zealand born Adams. Then he was notified that 10 of his 16 rebounds were offensive. When Adams was notified of that record, his face didn’t change much. He finished with nine points, 16 rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks. He willed the 76ers to a strong fourth quarter run before falling 109-101 to the Grizzlies at FedExForum.Įmbiid had 35 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, but it was the Grizzlies center who made history.Īdams became the first Grizzlies player in franchise history with at least 15 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and three steals in multiple games. Embiid’s final stats indicate he was dominant, and that’s not far from the truth. Like a great offensive lineman at a modest 265 pound and going against a premier defensive pass rusher, Memphis called on Adams for protection.Īdams matched up on Friday night against Joel Embiid, one of the NBA’s best players and a scoring machine at the center position. His role isn’t the prettiest, but his biggest contributions often go unnoticed on the stat sheet. Steven Adams is like an offensive lineman.Īt 6-foot-11, he’s large in stature, but he’s essential. ![]()
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