Despite uncharacteristic meltdown, Grizzlies fend off Hornets
Memphis’ 35-point lead dwindled to four, but some clutch baskets by Bane, Jones and Morant secured the win.Related story:
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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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Memphis’ 35-point lead dwindled to four, but some clutch baskets by Bane, Jones and Morant secured the win.Related story:
Desmond Bane breaks out of his recent shooting slump and the bench picked up the slack in a 25-point win over Pistons.Related story:
The Grizzlies were one of only five NBA teams that didn’t make a deal ahead of the league’s trade deadline. They chose to keep the NBA’s second-youngest roster intact.
This week, see Memphis jookin’ legend Lil Buck and the Broadway adaptation of “Tootsie” at the Orpheum, learn the history of Memphis street names, and treat yourself (and maybe your special someone) to Valentine’s week concerts.
The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the NBA’s most exciting teams thanks to their fancy alley-oop finishes.
It’s not just about the current team chemistry, but what management believes it can score for future use.
Other teams might have more alley-oops. But there’s no stat that can measure the Grizzlies’ show-stopping style and exuberance.
A generation ago, Todd Snider and the Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood and Mike Conley were all struggling Memphis musicians. With Snider and the Truckers back in town on the same night, here’s a listening guide to their Memphis-inspired songs.
This week, you can learn about public transit advocacy and how to jook and then you can raise your glass to the Lunar New Year.
It wasn’t just one Grizzlies player against the Knicks. It was the ninja, the unicorn, the rookie, Slow-Mo and a “run up the chimney.”
The crawfish étouffée is spicy, creamy and flavorful, the best of a bundle of good $10 (or less) bets at Parish Grocery.
There are obvious differences, and more people nationally are cognizant of Elvis than Ja, but they are united in charisma, flair and family.
These empanadas are large, well more than a handful each, about the size of a typical Southern fried pie. They’re sold from a food truck on North Germantown Parkway.
Find yourself transported this week to Sundance, Hadestown or even Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Japan pavilion. You can also enjoy birdwatching, a new album from a veteran guitarist and one of the final performances from a local musical group.
There’s the question of De’Anthony Melton’s role, and what the recent losses to the Mavericks tell us.
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill both believe Ja Morant will be named an All-Star starter on Thursday night.
Tucked into Ridgeway Trace shopping center in East Memphis, the restaurant serves ramen, of course, and you’ll also find takoyaki, bao, donburi and more.
Morant has 38 points, six rebounds and six assists, outperforming reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Related story:
Chris Herrington and former Grizzlies executive John Hollinger discuss the Grizzlies’ jump into contender status, the evolution of Jaren Jackson Jr., the pro prospects of Memphis Tiger players and more.
This week’s picks are heavy on theater and film, but we’re also celebrating Dolly Parton, Betty White and Mark Twain. Plus, now’s the right time for a tell-all.
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had monumental games, but ultimately the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo were too much.Related story:
After a six-game absence, Jenkins is out of COVID protocols and will coach Wednesday night in Milwaukee.
As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
The Grizzlies will be missing their shooting guard and key reserve as they embark on a four-game road trip.
Here are some key numbers and facts to remember from the historic run.