Grizzlies frustrated, two ejected in loss to Timberwolves
The Grizzlies’ 27 turnovers were the most by the team since Nov. 3, 2007. Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks were ejected in the loss. Related story:
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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The Grizzlies’ 27 turnovers were the most by the team since Nov. 3, 2007. Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks were ejected in the loss. Related story:
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For the first time since becoming a pro, all four of David Roddy’s brothers will be in Minneapolis to watch the rookie take on the Timberwolves.
Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies’ mindset is “everybody eats.” When the team tallies at least 30 assists, they are 20-1 since the start of last season.
Ja Morant had a triple-double and tied his career high for assists with 14 in a win Sunday night over the New York Knicks.
Ja Morant planned to give his jersey to Derrick Rose after the game. But following his triple-double in a Memphis win, his father, Tee Morant, asked his son for the game-used jersey, too. Related stories:
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The Grizzlies have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. On Wednesday, the team of players, coaches and support staff will partner with MyTownMiracles to assemble Thanksgiving baskets for 100 families across the city.
The Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter, but a comeback bid fell short in the final seconds against the Kings. Box score: Kings 113, Grizzlies 109 Why is Kenneth Lofton Jr. in the G League? Grizzlies have ‘a reason’Related stories:
Ja Morant, who called himself a cyborg, was a participant in the Grizzlies’ morning shootaround four days after spraining his left ankle.
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Dillon Brooks kept the Grizzlies in the game for three quarters, but Brooklyn pulled away in the fourth quarter. Related stories:
The Grizzlies star point guard left the win over Oklahoma City late in the game and did not return after tweaking his ankle.
The superstar guard appeared to turn his ankle while positioning himself for a rebound in the fourth quarter. Related stories:
Memphis awaits imaging on star point guard Ja Morant’s ankle. He was injured while positioning himself to get a rebound in Friday’s win over Oklahoma City.
The TNT television analyst also received pushback for the comments on social media and from the rest of the crew. Grizzlies Insider: A reason for optimism in Memphis’ 3-point defenseRelated story:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the problems created by Desmond Bane’s absence for the Grizzlies.
“The biggest takeaway from the last two games for us is the 3-point line,” Danny Green said. “We haven’t guarded it as well as we should have, but also teams have just been shooting it well. It’s a combination of both.”
Taylor Jenkins said ball movement will be important to replacing Desmond Bane as he recovers from a toe sprain.
The Grizzlies fell to the Pelicans on Tuesday night despite Ja Morant’s 36 points. Box score: Pelicans 113, Grizzlies 102 Jaren Jackson Jr.: Goal is to be instant boost for Grizzlies on defenseRelated stories:
Jaren Jackson Jr. praised Santi Aldama for his play while he was out and said he hopes to be an instant boost for Memphis on defense.
One practice linked Ja Morant and Zion Williamson on the same South Carolina Hornets 17-and-under team. The rest is history. Grizzlies injury report: Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded again, Desmond Bane doubtfulRelated story:
Jaren Jackson Jr. was upgraded to questionable on the Grizzlies’ Monday injury report.