More minutes for Maxime Reynaud in the Kings

« Non! », he said in a deep voice according to the judge. The latter just sanctioned Maquime Raynaud after battling under the circle with Zach Eddy to take the position on the spot. The Frenchman would experience a series of similar battles with the Grizzly pivot in this section.

And regularly sanctioned – two mobile screens in the attack, voluntary foul at the end… – to the point that he prematurely returns to his bench with six fouls. Before that, in 23 minutes, the Frenchman still had time to collect 9 points (3/7), 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block. As they compete for “time for money”.

« Max did a great job. He pays close attention to the game plan, tries to execute it at the highest level, understanding things well. He communicates really well », congratulates his coach Doug Christiewhose team still lost the third match in a row.

Still uncertain game time

The latter has been using it very randomly lately: 22 minutes against the Jazz9 against the Suns, 14 against the Wolves, 8 against the Nuggets, 21 against the Grizzlies before… A Memphis team against which his inches are never too much.

« He’s a young player, so everything about the balance of power, the physical level and the various things he’s learning before our eyes… it can be difficult. Especially against a big guy like Zach Edey or Jaren Jackson Jr. These guys are huge, but he’s starting to get the hang of it, and we’re seeing the game start to slow down for him. », analyzes the son coach.

Domantas Sabonis out for at least another two weeksMaxime Reynaud, who has played an average of 15 minutes since the start of the season, could see his time extended and stabilized. ” As he slows down and he continues to progress, his playing time will increase », promises Doug Christie, who trusted Drew Eubanks as the starter for two weeks.

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.