Wells registered 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over the Nuggets.
There's no question Wells has benefited from the injuries to Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart (illness) and Ja Morant (hip) to enjoy a more significant role in his rookie year, but the former Washington State alum is certainly taking advantage of the opportunity. Wells has started nine games in a row and is averaging 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in that span, shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from beyond the arc. Wells should remain in a starting role until the Grizzlies' backcourt is fully healthy -- Bane and Smart recently made their returns, while Morant remains week-to-week.
More News
-
Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Strong from deep in double figures
• -
Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Posts career-high scoring mark
• -
Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Hits for 16 in Friday's start
• -
Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Scores season-high 20 points
• -
Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Struggles with shot
• -
Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Drops 16 points in first NBA start
•