There are 121 article(s) tagged Marc Gasol:

• January 2019

  • Calkins: The 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of 2019 (and Penny Hardaway is not No. 1)

    Two new sports franchises, a world-class golf tournamaent and the arrival of James Wiseman mean 2019 could be an historic year in Memphis sports. Here are the top 10 most compelling Memphis sports figures of the year ahead (and, no, Penny Hardaway is not No. 1). 

    By Geoff Calkins January 01, 2019

• December 2018

  • Grizzlies Postgame: It was Groundhog Day at FedExForum as Grizz lose lead, then game to Celtics

    The Grizzlies lost another big lead and then let a close game slip away, as they fell to the Boston Celtics 112-103. 

    By Chris Herrington December 30, 2018

  • Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s place in the pecking order, Shelvin Mack’s regression, and more

    As the Grizzlies recover from a pre-holidays rough patch, we sort through the pressing issues, including Jaren Jackson Jr.'s usage, Shelvin Mack's regression, Mike Conley and Marc Gasol's improving play, and Dillon Brooks' return. 

    By Chris Herrington December 28, 2018

  • Grizzlies benefit from poor shooting by Cavaliers for second straight win

    The Memphis Grizzlies benefited from early poor shooting by Cleveland to build enough of an advantage and hold off a late charge by the Cavaliers for a 95-87 victory.

    By Clay Bailey December 27, 2018

  • Grizzlies: Is this a temporary slump or was that great start a mirage?

    The Grizzlies had a busy weekend, with two losses on a home back-to-back. But the on-court disappointments were obscured a bit by some off-court activity.

    By Chris Herrington December 18, 2018

  • Exclusive Q&A: Robert Pera says he remains committed to Memphis and is more hands-on than ever

    Robert Pera remains committed to keeping the Grizzlies in Memphis and is more active than ever in running the team. That emerged as the theme of The Daily Memphian’s interview with Pera – the product of a longstanding request – during halftime of Friday’s game against the Miami Heat. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 17, 2018

  • Grizzlies Postgame: Defense bears down, Conley steps up as Grizz extinguish Blazers

    The Grizzlies starters didn’t actually start very well, but they closed strong against the Portland Trail Blazers in a 92-83 win on Wednesday night at FedExForum.

    By Chris Herrington December 13, 2018

  • Wade: Gasol’s heart keeps overruling his head; so far, that’s a good thing

    There is no use in asking Marc Gasol to quantify his lingering ankle sprain by tossing out some silly question aimed at getting him to put a percentage on it.

    By Don Wade December 13, 2018

  • Grizzlies Podcast: Surviving injury limitations from Marc Gasol, Mike Conley

    Daily Memphian sports writers Chris Herrington, Geoff Calkins and Don Wade discuss the Grizzlies’ recent dip and injury concerns for stars Marc Gasol and Mike Conley.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 12, 2018

  • Grizzlies Game Day: Should the Grizz have sat Marc Gasol after his ankle sprain? Should they still?

    Is an immobile Marc Gasol worse than no Gasol at all?

    By Chris Herrington December 11, 2018

  • Grizzlies Road Recap: Gasol struggles, Grizz can’t close in loss to Nuggets

    Down three with under two minutes to go, Marc Gasol and Kyle Anderson played hot potato when the Grizzlies needed a bucket.

    By Chris Herrington December 11, 2018

  • Grizzlies Game Day: Injuries impacting Conley, Gasol at a time when schedule offers little rest

    Saturday’s Grizzlies home loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers may have just been “one of those nights,” but a loss you want to keep in your rear-view has a way of creeping back in when it’s followed by another.

    By Chris Herrington December 10, 2018

• November 2018

  • Grizzlies Mailbag: Revised expectations, Conley’s All-Star odds, trade speculation, and more

    After taking Thanksgiving off, it’s time for a return of the Grizzlies Mailbag, where we’re updating predictions after 20 games and already gazing ahead to the All-Star game and the trade deadline.

    By Chris Herrington November 29, 2018

  • Grizzlies Postgame: League-best Raptors close strong, send Grizz to third straight defeat

    Tuesday night at FedExForum felt a whole lot like Sunday afternoon. Once again, the Grizzlies built a game-high double-digit lead early in the third quarter and lost (nearly) all of it before the quarter was over.

    By Chris Herrington November 28, 2018

  • Grizzlies Game Day: Three reasons to be concerned about the Grizz

    For most NBA teams, individual game outcomes shouldn’t be surprising, and despite their unexpected appearance atop the Western Conference standings a few days ago, the Grizzlies are one of those teams.

    By Chris Herrington November 27, 2018

  • Grizzlies Road Recap: Gasol’s late free throws seal victory, first place in the West

    It took three big men in constant foul trouble, three technical fouls, and a fading, falling DeMar DeRozan jumper with 1.2 seconds to play for the San Antonio Spurs to almost beat the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Thanksgiving eve. But even that wasn’t quite enough.

    By Chris Herrington November 22, 2018

  • Marc Gasol is the best player in the world, and other early season Grizzlies stats highlights

    After Monday night's 98-88 win over the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves in a three-way tie for first place in the Western Conference. 

    By Chris Herrington November 20, 2018

  • Grizzlies Postgame: Grizz win fourth straight, take share of first place in the West

    It’s not always so simple, but in the modern NBA the team with the best perimeter scorer and playmaker has a pretty big advantage, and it was advantage Grizzlies as Mike Conley scored 28 points to lead the team to its fourth straight win, 98-88, over the Dallas Mavericks (7-9).

    By Chris Herrington November 20, 2018

  • Road Recap: Grizzlies 100, Timberwolves 87

    Marc Gasol made four three-pointers on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis and each one extended the Grizzlies’ lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves from single to double digits. Gasol added three blocks and drew a key late charge on opposing center Karl-Anthony Towns as the Grizzlies beat the Timberwolves 100-87 to improve to 10-5 and into a three-way tie for third place in the Western Conference.

    By Chris Herrington November 18, 2018

  • Grizzlies Postgame: Grizz hold off Kings in a family affair

    Let posterity note that rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. set a new career scoring high with an alley-oop dunk that doubled as a "Whoomp! There It Is!" request, a FedExForum rite of passage that pushed the Grizzlies lead to a game-high 14 points in the third quarter of an eventual 112-104 win over head coach Dave Joerger, suited-and-booted Zach Randolph, and rest of the oh-so-familiar visiting Sacramento Kings.

    By Chris Herrington November 17, 2018

  • Grizzlies Postgame: Grizz survive Sixers in overtime to remain perfect at FedExForum

    The Grizzlies stayed undefeated on the FedExForum floor with a 112-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, but it took an extra five minutes to get there.

    By Chris Herrington November 11, 2018

  • At the Horn: Conley’s season-high 32 send Grizz over 76ers in OT

     Mike Conley scored a season-high 32 points, including 21 after halftime, as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers 112-106 in overtime on Saturday night.

    By The Associated Press November 10, 2018

  • Grizzlies: Ten Takes After Ten Games

    Ten games does not a season make, but it’s close enough to draw some preliminary conclusions. The Grizzlies have played four games at home and six on the road. Record-wise, they’ve played two of the league’s three best teams (Warriors, Nuggets) and three games against two of the league’s three worst (Suns, Wizards). What do we think we know so far? Here’s an annual taking of the temperature, now at a new home. Ten takes after ten games.

    By Chris Herrington November 09, 2018

  • Grizzlies Postgame: Grizz hand Nuggets second loss

    Winning big is fun, but winning close is better. The building back-and-forth tension is a richer, deeper experience, creating the kind of basketball games that keep you up, sifting through the string of moments lingering in your mind. These games seem longer, in a good way, because all 48 minutes matter.

    By Chris Herrington November 08, 2018

  • Gasol’s closing free throws, Grizzlies defense send Memphis past Denver

    Marc Gasol scored 20 points, including the go-ahead free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining, to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 89-87 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

    By The Associated Press November 08, 2018