Morant scores 29 as Grizzlies fend off Pistons
De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane returned to the lineup, giving the Grizzlies a much needed boost. Related article: Box score: Grizzlies 109, Pistons 95
Topic: Ja Morant
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February 2021
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Nothing personal for Grizzlies, who do give a bleep
Ja Morant tells teammates to curse him out when they need to. Taylor Jenkins apparently said enough to officials Feb. 17 to earn his first-ever ejection.
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Ja Morant records triple-double as Grizzlies beat Thunder
No fans on a wintry day as the Grizzlies won the second game of a back-to-back.
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Grizzlies rotation questions are snow joke
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss where the Grizzlies can go from here, how the rotation will change when the team gets healthy and which Memphis player would be the best teammate in a snowball fight.
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Calkins: Don’t blame Ja, but Zion’s Pelicans ‘own’ Ja’s Grizz
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.
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Grizzlies lose fifth straight in Pelicans matchup
The Grizzlies have not defeated New Orleans since No. 1 pick Zion Williamson arrived last season.
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Grizzlies hold on to lead for victory over Kings
The game got intense late in the fourth quarter, but the Grizzlies didn’t let go in Sacramento.
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A Memphis Grizzlies snow day
Dillon Brooks can’t wait to make snow angels in Memphis. Ja Morant wants no part of it.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant is no stat chaser
Ja Morant made it clear that he cares about winning, not the stat sheet.
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Ja Morant: ‘I’m back to being me’
Recovered from his ankle injury, he’s adjusting to new defenses, and he has the Grizzlies’ shooters to thank.
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Herrington: New starters boost offense while a Ja Morant rivalry game looms
De’Anthony Melton’s absence is noticed, and Kyle Anderson is shooting with gusto.
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Has Ja Morant outgrown the dunk contest?
In this Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington decide which aspect of Memphis’ dominant win was the most impressive, and how much the Grizzlies can rely on Kyle Anderson’s offense moving forward.
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Calkins: Bango! Grizzlies shoot their way to a win
With their record-setting performance, led by Kyle Anderson, their swagger seems to be back.
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Grizzlies set franchise 3-point record, end losing streak
Grizzlies, who pulled away in the third quarter, sank 23 3-pointers against the Hornets.
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Ja Morant: All-Star dunk contest is ‘a no for me’
Ja Morant said he agrees with stars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo that the All-Star Game is unnecessary.
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Grizzlies’ defense needs more intensity, better luck
Opponents are shooting 13% better than the league average from 3-point range during the Grizzlies’ losing streak.
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Ja Morant starts strong, but Grizzlies collapse late against Raptors
Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.
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Grizzlies Insider: Bad luck, injuries pile up
The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke and De’Anthony Melton against the Toronto Raptors Monday night at FedExForum.
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Herrington: What’s wrong with Ja Morant?
Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.
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Grizzlies lose third straight as Pelicans surge late
Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and seven rebounds in his return from COVID-19.
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A much-needed ‘reset’ after back-to-back Grizzlies losses
It’s a brief one, but Memphis takes the day to go over defense before heading to New Orleans.
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Memphis drops second straight in blowout loss to Houston
The Rockets made 19 3-pointers, and the Grizzlies’ starters were held to 20 of 55 shooting from the floor.
Box score: Houston 115, Memphis 103
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Grizzlies raising expectations
Memphis’ seven-game winning streak over nearly a month’s span was enough to bring the Grizzlies from a below .500 group to fifth in the West standings. Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss their expectations the rest of the way based on the latest developments.
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Herrington: Dillon Brooks finds the balance, Ja Morant’s All-Star bid needs work
Here also is a compare-and-contrast injury evaluation for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justise Winslow.
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January 2021
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Grizzlies win sixth straight, showing no ill effects vs. Spurs
The Grizzlies returned from their COVID-19 pause with red-hot shooting.
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