There are 58 article(s) tagged 2020-21 NBA playoffs:

• May 2021

  • Grizz playoff tix on sale at 2 p.m. today

    The team hosts the Utah Jazz on Saturday, May 29 and Monday, May 31. Both games tip off at 8:30 p.m.

    By Chris Herrington May 24, 2021

  • 5 takeaways from Game 1: 4th quarter Ja, JJJ’s adjustments and more

    The Dillon Brooks Show continued its tour, and Utah’s decision to hold out its star player showed its thought process.

    By Chris Herrington May 24, 2021

  • Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant carry Grizzlies to Game 1 upset over Utah

    Brooks (31 points) became the villain for the Utah crowd, and Morant made the clutch plays in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

    By Drew Hill May 24, 2021

  • Box score: Grizzlies 112, Jazz 109

    May 23, 2021: Grizzlies beat Jazz, 112-109, in Game 1 of first round of NBA playoffs.

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    By The Associated Press May 24, 2021

  • Jazz star Donovan Mitchell expected to miss Game 1 vs. Grizzlies

    Without his scoring, Utah will need to rely heavily on former Grizzlies star Mike Conley Jr. to shoulder some of the load.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 23, 2021

  • Ja takes his Murray State support system to Utah

    Ja Morant is an NBA star, but his tight circle of friends include former college teammates, who are thrilled to be in Utah to cheer him on.

    By Drew Hill May 23, 2021

  • The first time: Will Ja Morant follow a former Grizzlies legend’s path?

    Former Grizzlies star Mike Conley Jr. reflects on his first playoff series as Ja Morant enters that territory. “My first-ever playoff series was in San Antonio, so I found myself playing against Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan, guys I idolized,” Conley said.

    By Drew Hill May 22, 2021

  • Herrington: A Grizzlies-Jazz playoff series preview

    It’s not just about Morant and Conley; Dillon Brooks’ defense and how Taylor Jenkins deploys his lineups shouldn’t be undervalued. 

    By Chris Herrington May 22, 2021

  • Calkins: How the NBA playoffs became a Memphis party (with Mike Conley, as host)

    When Mike Conley was traded to the Utah Jazz, everyone said the trade was “win-win.” But nobody expected the Grizzlies would do this much winning, this soon.

    By Geoff Calkins May 22, 2021

  • Grizzlies playoff tickets go on sale Monday

    Games against the Jazz at FedExForum are scheduled for May 29 and 31.

    By Drew Hill May 22, 2021

  • Grizzlies to face Jazz in NBA playoffs

    The Grizzlies will face former point guard Mike Conley Jr. in the first round. 

    By Drew Hill May 22, 2021

  • Herrington: Win over Spurs was baptism for baby Grizz; knocking off Warriors would be breakthrough

    It’s back to San Francisco, with some lessons learned from the Grizzlies’ regular-season finale.

    By Chris Herrington May 21, 2021

  • Grizzlies fan shows off ‘Old School’ moves, goes viral

    Even Ja Morant took note of Grizzlies fan Randy Smith, who says he’ll bring his moves again if the team advances.

    By Drew Hill May 20, 2021

  • Grizzlies play on in play-in, will face Warriors again

    The trio of Brooks, Morant and Valanciunas led the Grizzlies to the win against the Spurs.

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    Calkins: The new Grizzlies rock the Grindhouse with an old-school postseason win

    Grizzlies fan shows off ‘Old School’ moves, goes viral

    Box score: Grizzlies 100, Spurs 96

    By Drew Hill May 20, 2021

  • Grizzlies not ready for that trip to Cabo

    Said Dillon Brooks: “We are ready to rock.”

    By Drew Hill May 18, 2021

  • Can the Grizzlies win the play-in?

    Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington give their prediction for the Grizzlies play-in game against the Spurs. 

    By Drew Hill May 18, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies-Spurs is a familiar postseason battle, renewed for a new era

    If the Grizzlies can beat the Spurs, then knock off either the Warriors or Lakers on the road in a subsequent play-in finale, they’ll crash the full-fledged playoffs with the top-seeded Utah Jazz.

    By Chris Herrington May 18, 2021

  • Grizzlies bump FedExForum capacity ahead of play-in game

    The increase in capacity comes after guidance from the Shelby County Health Department. 

    By Drew Hill May 17, 2021

  • ‘Growl Towels’ are back for Grizzlies’ play-in game

    The Grizzlies want the play-in game against the Spurs to feel like the typical playoff atmosphere. 

    By Drew Hill May 17, 2021

  • Grizzlies to face Spurs in play-in game Wednesday

    No. 9 seed Memphis will host No. 10 San Antonio at 6:30 p.m.

    By Drew Hill May 17, 2021

  • Box score: Warriors 113, Grizzlies 101

    May 16, 2021: Memphis Grizzlies lose to Golden State Warriors, 113-101, in San Francisco.

    By The Associated Press May 16, 2021

  • Calkins: Get your rest, Grizzlies, because Steph Curry and the Warriors lie ahead

    The Grizzlies defeated the Kings Thursday to set up a game against the Warriors for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. So take a load off, Grizzlies. It’s one of the biggest regular-season games in franchise history. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 14, 2021

  • Grizzlies rally to beat Kings, set up Sunday showdown at Golden State

    The Grizzlies closed with an 11-0 run to set up a winner-takes-the-8-seed game against the Warriors Sunday. 

    By Drew Hill May 13, 2021

  • Is ‘Rally Stanley’ the Grizzlies’ new good-luck charm?

    First there was Grizzalina. Then Pascal the Pigeon. Now the Grizzlies are riding the good luck of “Rally Stanley.”

    By Drew Hill May 12, 2021

  • Grizzlies beat Pelicans, clinch play-in spot

    The Grizzlies regrouped after a dismal third quarter and held on late for the win over the Pelicans.

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    What the Grizzlies are still playing for: Seeding

    Box score: Grizzlies 115, Pelicans 110

    By Drew Hill May 10, 2021