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.Related story:
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The Grizzlies regrouped after a dismal third quarter and held on late for the win over the Pelicans.Related story:
Box score: Grizzlies 115, Pelicans 110Related stories:
This Kyle Anderson — a more willing shooter and more confident all-around offensive player — alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. might be a formula that works. Only time will tell.
De’Anthony Melton made five 3-point shots in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. started for the first time this season.Related story:
May 8, 2021: Grizzlies 109, Raptors 99 Jackson starts, Melton catches fire as Grizzlies beat RaptorsRelated story:
The Grizzlies have a losing record when Jackson plays, but coincidence and circumstances have contributed to the situation.
A bad loss to the Pistons moved the Grizzlies to ninth, just behind the Golden State Warriors.
It was the type of loss that will sting if it turns out to be the difference in the play-in tournament seeding. Related story:
May 6, 2021: The Detroit Pistons defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in Detroit.Related story:
Ja Morant scored 37 points and the Grizzlies held off the hot-shooting Timberwolves Wednesday night. Related story:
May 5, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minnesota.Related story:
With the regular season in its final stretch, here are some odds to consider for the sixth playoff spot, plus the play-in.
The issues seem innumerable, and the solutions few and far between.
The agitated Grizzlies saw coach Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant ejected late in the game. Related story:
May 3, 2021: The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Related story:
There are at least a couple of Grizzlies who merit serious consideration for year-end accolades, starting with Kyle Anderson.
It wasn’t pretty, but style points don’t matter in a playoff race. Related story:
The team is facing at least three lineup disruptions, and there are just 11 regular-season games left to piece together the puzzle.
After Wednesday’s humiliating loss to Portland, the Grizzlies have 11 games to stake their claim to the playoffs. It’s time to stop screwing around with the rotation — and play the guys who will win.
The Grizzlies hit just nine 3-pointers to the Trail Blazers’ 15, and only Jonas Valanciunas had any sort of offensive rhythm early.Related story:
April 28, 2021: The Poretland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.Related story:
Ja Morant issued a call for Grizzlies fans to come to FedExForum for the team’s playoff push. It has been a tricky year for in-person attendance. But more and more fans are trickling back.
There are 12 games left, and Taylor Jenkins still has lineup juggling on his itinerary.
The Grizzlies’ seven-game marathon trip was a revelation in more ways than one.
The seven-game road trip is finally over, but in brutal fashion. Related story: