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 held Minnesota to 12 points in the fourth quarter to complete a massive comeback and take a 2-1 lead in the series. Calkins: Grizzlies stun Timberwolves with record comeback — twice! Herrington: It was 19,634 against 5 in Target Center, but those fans learned a familiar lessonRelated stories:
The Memphis Grizzlies finished with the third-best road record in the league this year, 26-15.
The Grizzlies went away from Steven Adams and used second-year forward Xavier Tillman Sr., who delivered critical defensive stops and rebounds.
There’s one mission if you’re Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins over the next two days: Make sure to keep 22-year-old Jaren Jackson Jr. as loose as possible.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 16 points, including four 3-pointers, and Xavier Tillman Sr. provides the surprise element in a 28-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Calkins: Grizzlies whoop those Timberwolves Herrington: Adjustments, song requests, whooped tricks as Grizzlies exhale in Game 2 Grizz fans give players advice for Game 2 online, not feeling ‘MemThis’Related stories:
Ja Morant won’t call Game 2 a must-win for the Grizzlies because he believes that sort of pressure is not healthy for the team.
Where do the Grizzlies go from here? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss what Memphis will have to change in Game 2.
Brandon Clarke believes the Grizzlies will be fine. They will have to prove that in Game 2; otherwise it will be an extremely uphill battle to advance.
Ja Morant sure did get Timberwolves and Grizzlies fans fired up for Game 2 when he took to the ’Gram and shared a two-part post.
Ja Morant is a Most Improved Player finalist, and if he makes the All-NBA team, he would be eligible for a super-max contract extension this summer.
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and the Timberwolves outscored Memphis by 27 points from behind the 3-point line in the upset victory.
Dillon Brooks wasn’t available in the Grizzlies’ regular-season games against Minnesota, but he’s crucial to defending against D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards.
The Grizzlies’ second-year guard has been an offensive force, but against the Timberwolves, his defense will be just as important.
The Grizzlies star took a moment to compliment Patrick Beverley’s “high level” of energy, but added: “My matchup is with the Timberwolves.”
Ja Morant and Patrick Beverley already appear to have distaste for one another, and left the regular-season series on a rough note.
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves features several compelling storylines. Who will be the bigger instigator, Patrick Beverley or Dillon Brooks?
The Timberwolves won the play-in, setting up a fresh playoff matchup against the Grizzlies. The two teams split the regular-season series 2-2.
Here’s the question: This Grizzlies regular season was the most ___ ever. The fans have answers.
Desmond Bane will drive around town on Tuesday looking at the playoff signage. The Grizzlies guard hopes the team can put on a show for the home fans.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said that his plan ahead of the playoffs is to push the players a little bit to remind them they have an extra gear they need to hit.
The only thing the Grizzlies need now is the identity of their opponent — either the Clippers or Timberwolves.
Before every game, Jaren Jackson Jr. hands the ball to 3-year-old Vivian Havens as part of the Grizzlies’ tipoff routine. He says the little girl is good luck.
In 1990, Jimmy "King Cobra" Kimble snagged the United States Wrestling Association’s Unified World Heavyweight Championship title away from Jerry “The King” Lawler. He also spent 55 years with Republic Services, missing only one day of work for a broken leg.
The Memphis Grizzlies ended the season with a loss, but not without a few laughs and a triple-double from John Konchar.
Ja Morant had 21 points, nine assists and a block as the Grizzlies shook off a two-game skid and crushed the Pelicans.