Herrington: Scenes from a rout as the Grizzlies get their groove back
The Grizzlies show off in style, and on national television.
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The Grizzlies show off in style, and on national television.
Memphis cruised with big nights from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.Related story:
March 8, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum.
Morant and Williamson. Memphis and New Orleans. Beale Street and Bourbon. The connections seemed so promising, but it hasn’t come to fruition — yet.
The Grizzlies are on a three-game losing streak, this time falling to a New Orleans team that entered the evening 1-12.Related story:
Box score: Pelicans 112, Grizzlies 101
Centers Steven Adams and Jonas Valanciunas are different players. The former has long been known as a dirty-work guy. The latter is a buckets-and-boards machine. But I’m struck by the similarities.
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnists Geoff Calkins and Chris Herrington will post blog posts, stories and columns as events develop for the Grizzlies.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.
We open by thanking Jonas Valanciunas for his play befitting the Memphis style. But the Grizzlies had to make some moves now that furthers their vision.
The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have made a major move with numerous picks and players involved. Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 4.0: Memphis likely not done yetRelated story:
The Grizzlies still might be on the move. Here are five names to keep an eye on for Memphis’ No. 10 selection in the NBA draft.
The Grizzlies are in the play-in! The Grizzlies are in the play-in! And if that doesn’t merit a champagne shower, it’s a real accomplishment. Just look at the New Orleans Pelicans.
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:
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans thumped Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies for a fifth straight time Tuesday. And, yes, it’s frustrating, in part because it is not at all a reflection of reality.
The Grizzlies have not defeated New Orleans since No. 1 pick Zion Williamson arrived last season. Related story:
Feb. 16, 2021: Pelicans 144, Grizzlies 113
Feb. 6, 2021: Pelicans 118, Grizzlies 109
Related article: Grizzlies lose third straight as Pelicans surge late
Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and seven rebounds in his return from COVID-19.
After losing to the New Orleans Pelicans Monday night, the Grizzlies are now 0-3 in the bubble. But if you're looking for good news, that chip on Ja Morant's shoulder may be getting bigger, still.
On Friday night in New Orleans, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson completed one joint journey, and started a new one.
The Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak ended in a furious but failed comeback against the hot-shooting New Orleans Pelicans.
The New Orleans Pelicans ruined MLK Day by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies. But Jonas Valanciunas has a brilliant plan to make it right.