Grizzlies give injury updates, discuss potential playoff opponents
The Grizzlies provided status updates on Steven Adams (PCL sprain), Ja Morant (finger), Santi Aldama (elbow) and Desmond Bane (illness) on Tuesday after practice.
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The Grizzlies provided status updates on Steven Adams (PCL sprain), Ja Morant (finger), Santi Aldama (elbow) and Desmond Bane (illness) on Tuesday after practice.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss end of the regular season and potential playoff matchups for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The lanky rim protector has played fewer than 30 minutes in three of his last five games because of foul trouble.
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Dillon Brooks, embracing his 3 and D role, said there is “no pressure” on him as the team enters the playoffs.
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“We are building up to it, and once we get (to the playoffs) I know it’s going to be rocking regardless of the score,” says Brooks.