Sometimes the easiest way to coax a friend out of their shell is to do something fun wrong. Somehow, their fury is funnelled into a new corrective energy and everyone is back on a positive track. The Memphis Grizzlies were grumbling at recent report cards after wrapping up a 1-2 post-NBA All-Star break road trip.

Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Donovan Mitchell were among the players assessed technical fouls during a scuffle in the third quarter.

As Mitchell and Bane rolled around, the undisputed leader of the Cavs wound up atop Bane and rose to his feet. With Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson and Grizzlies center Zach Edey attempting to lift Mitchell off Bane,