Herrington: On MLK Day, the Grizzlies winning ugly was a thing of beauty
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) reaches for the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Memphis. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
Securing contested possessions and nailing clutch free throws are things that usually won’t make the highlight reel, but they can guide a team across the finish line and they did Monday for the Grizzlies.
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