Late-game heroics push Bucks past Grizzlies
Ja Morant was almost the hero Thursday night, but Bucks guard Jrue Holiday spoiled his moment. Box score: Bucks 112, Grizzlies 111 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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Ja Morant was almost the hero Thursday night, but Bucks guard Jrue Holiday spoiled his moment. Box score: Bucks 112, Grizzlies 111 Related story:
The guard has scored 50 points in his last three games. What is his future in Taylor Jenkins’ rotation?
For the Memphis Grizzlies, the final game of the NBA’s first half is make-or-break even.
A roster was chosen, but because of COVID-19 protocols, the NBA has restricted events at All-Star Weekend.
Ja Morant had 35 points and 10 assists, and De’Anthony Melton had six 3-pointers.Related stories:
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Memphis’ bench outscored the entire Rockets roster, and Justise Winslow put up 20 points.
Did you know the Grizzlies have the longest streak of games with 40 points in the paint since the NBA started tracking the statistic in 1996-97?
Even before donning the Memphis jersey, Winslow says he felt the “unwavering love” and patience from the team.
The Grizzlies announced Friday that they will begin selling single-game tickets on March 5.
The Grizzlies scored 72 points inside and chose their 3-point selection wisely in 122-94 win.Related story:
Ja Morant said he doesn’t care about his 3-point statistics. He’s going to let the shots fly: “I’m going to shoot the ball, make or miss.”
If Dillon Brooks returns, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Killian Tillie would be the only players out because of injury.
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies can correct defensive problems.
The Grizzlies trailed by double digits nearly the entire way and lost the battle from 3-point range.Related story
Since Justise Winslow’s debut Saturday night and the return of three players the Grizzlies elected to rest, Memphis will have its healthiest group of the season so far when it takes on the Dallas Mavericks Monday night.
Fans finally got to see Justise Winslow in a Memphis Grizzlies uniform, and he’s happy to be thrown in the fire from the start.
Justise Winslow missed his first nine shots, and the Grizzlies shot 15% from 3-point range.
De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane returned to the lineup, giving the Grizzlies a much needed boost. Related article: Box score: Grizzlies 109, Pistons 95
The wing, who has not played in 13 months because of injuries, will get on the court, coach Taylor Jenkins confirmed.
Winslow, who has not played in an NBA game in more than a year, could make his Grizzlies debut Saturday night.
Ja Morant tells teammates to curse him out when they need to. Taylor Jenkins apparently said enough to officials Feb. 17 to earn his first-ever ejection.
The team’s best 3-point shooter will be back Friday night. The Grizzlies also updated the injury status of De’Anthony Melton and Dillon Brooks.