Grizzlies head coach Esalo was impressed by Koloko's defensive performance.

After contributions from Jaren Jackson Jr., Cam Spencer, and Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-104 in another game of the 2025/26 NBA regular season. Head coach Ethan Isalo stated in an interview that he was very impressed with the defensive performance of short-contract player Christian Koloko.

According to the data, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points and had one assist for the Memphis Grizzlies in this game, Cam Spencer scored 19 points and had 5 assists, while Ja Morant contributed 17 points and 10 assists for the Memphis Grizzlies.

When asked about 25-year-old center Christian Koloko, Memphis Grizzlies head coach Esarlo said, "We didn't originally plan to play him that many minutes. Our plan was to be closer to what we did against the Utah Jazz, but Jock Landale's injury and inability to play was a complete surprise to us."

“I was very impressed with Christian Coloko’s defensive ability when dealing with different types of players, and he also made a very good impression on us.”

Ja Morant, who is returning to the court, said, "I just need to play continuously and get back into the court environment, the feel of the game, the tactics and physical contact, all of which will help me get back into rhythm."

In addition, Jalen Jackson Jr., who also helped the team win, said, "To be honest, I feel like I'm still in the recovery period after surgery, and it's probably affecting me more than I realize. My goal has always been to stay healthy, so when I came back to play, I didn't think too much about it and just naturally assumed that I could get back to my previous form."