Herrington: With Morant, Bane out, time for Grizzlies to win with defense
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
Starting Tuesday night at the FedExForum against the red-hot, high-scoring Sacramento Kings, the Grizzlies are beginning a stretch in which they’ll likely be without Morant/Bane but have Brooks/Jackson.
Can they flip the script, and win with defense now?
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