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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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The skies have been blessedly clear in San Francisco since the Grizzlies arrived here a few days ago. A gloomy fog has settled over the series instead. It wasn’t supposed to be that way, and still doesn’t have to be.
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ Game 3 loss and the drama that followed.
The Warriors proclaimed themselves ‘Gold Blooded’ on the T-shirts they gave out. The Grizzlies’ early offensive surge proved to be fool’s gold.
What’s changed for Ja Morant since the first round? And, as the series moves to the Bay, what could change again? Related story:
Two games into a third postseason series between the franchises, the Golden State Warriors have become one of the most meaningful adversaries in Grizzlies history. Here’s a look back at the most memorable moments. Grizz fans welcome back Steven Adams and show support for their teamRelated story:
Can Morant continue to lift the Grizzlies over the Warriors?
Columnist Chris Herrington has six takeaways from Game 2, among them the assertion that this was Ja Morant’s greatest game (so far), and Dillon Brooks might very well deserve a suspension.
Perception and betting odds tilt toward the Warriors. But the assumption of the Grizzlies’ quick demise is a bit much. Related story:
Can the Grizzlies recover from a heartbreaking Game 1 loss to bounce back in the series?
The Grizzlies fought back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to claim a lead against the Warriors, but these weren’t the Minnesota Timberwolves, the first-round opponent that made a habit of fading in the fourth.
It’s day three of Beale Street Music Festival, and we tell you how to score some free whiskey and the best place to take a selfie. Plus, we highlight a 1990s-era headliner and some local rappers you’ve got to see.
Grizzlies-Warriors Series Preview: Seven years after the Stephen Curry/Klay Thompson/Draymond Green Warriors beat Memphis, there is a new cast of Grizzlies — and the Curry/Thompson/Green Warriors still stand in their way.
For the third time in this first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter, only to come back and win. Calkins: Grizzlies win first playoff series since 2015. (But it won’t be their last.) Minnesota meltdown, Memphis moxie: Grizzlies win series in fourth quartersRelated stories:
Does Memphis have an answer for the Golden State “death lineup?” And what does their own “death lineup” look like?
It’s day two of Beale Street Music Festival, and we share a hack to beat the Ferris wheel line and offer some ideas on where to eat. Plus, we highlight a headliner you must see and some notable locals.
Can the Grizzlies get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to look like themselves before an important Game 5?
Today is the first day of Beale Street Music Festival, and we’ve got tips on where to park and where to stash your stuff. Plus, we offer suggestions for musicians you don’t want to miss.
On Friday night, the Grizzlies will have a chance to notch the fifth series win in franchise history, and the first of what we’ll call the Ja Morant Era. Taylor Jenkins: Grizzlies will need ‘best game’ to close out Timberwolves Grizzlies center Steve Adams enters health and safety protocolsRelated stories:
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington try to pinpoint the moment Ja Morant put on his superhero cape to save Game 5.
The Grizzlies, shooting poorly from the free-throw line and down by 13 points with less than 10 minutes left, pulled out another inspiring win, led by Morant’s 30 points. Calkins: Today, Memphis, you can ‘thank God’ for Ja Morant Style points: Memphis ushers out Wolves in Game 5Related stories:
With the Grizzlies back in Memphis for Game 5 on Tuesday, here are five storylines: Who’s the better team? the fouls; the struggles of Ja Morant; the struggles of Jaren Jackson Jr.,
and the constant frontcourt shuffling.
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins criticized the officiating during a terse two-minute postgame news conference.
Despite a 2-1 Memphis lead, the nuts-and-bolts basketball of this series still feels up for grabs. Calkins: It’s the playoffs, Memphis. Keep doing the (completely crazy) things you do. Despite win, Grizzlies want to forget Game 3 Grizzlies play comeback game to celebrate; fans throw out Growl Towel ideasRelated stories:
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington describe the emotional swings felt inside Target Center during the Grizzlies’ historic Game 3 comeback.
These Grizzlies will be remembered for their gutsy performance, as well as being the Timberwolves’ tormentors.