Memphis needs a lot more from Morant and Jaren Jefferson. Bane kept them in the game with his ridiculous shooting but if those 2 are going to keep struggling to score then Memphis won't win many more games. Morant is still getting assists but his scoring is way down and Jefferson has been basically a non factor for most of the series.
Officiating was also a factor as Minnesota shot about 15 more FT's. Some really tough calls went against Memphis down the stretch including what should've been an and 1 for Bane that was inexplicably called an offensive foul. Really wasn't even close to an offensive foul.
I'm conflicted with this series because I love Bane but also am a fan of the Wolves and want a win for this poor cursed franchise.
For the first few years of their existence they would get the #4 pick if it were a three player draft. They've had bad luck at every turn and have never put things together.