Box score: Nuggets 142, Grizzlies 105
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.
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December 2023
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Marcus Smart helps Grizzlies win thriller over Pelicans
Marcus Smart made critical winning plays in his return from a foot sprain that had sidelined him since mid-November.
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Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pelicans 115 (OT)
Grizzlies Insider: Should Marcus Smart start for the Grizzlies?
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Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pelicans 115 (OT)
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime at Smoothie King Arena n New Orleans, Louisiana, on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023.
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Ja Morant named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week
Ja Morant averaged 28.0 points, 9.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds in his first three games this season.
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Grizzlies Insider: Should Marcus Smart start for the Grizzlies?
Vince Williams Jr. has done plenty to prove he deserves to be a starter, but the Grizzlies need to see what Ja Morant and Marcus Smart look like together on the court.
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Marcus Smart upgraded to questionable
Marcus Smart, in his first year with the Grizzlies, has not played since he injured left his foot Nov. 14, missing the last 16 games Memphis has played.
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It takes perfection: Trying to defend the full-strength Grizzlies no easy task
Opposing coaches Quin Snyder, Rick Carlisle and Willie Green explain why defending the Grizzlies with Ja Morant in the lineup is so challenging. “You have to try to be perfect,” Snyder said.
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Herrington: Ja Morant’s instantly transformed the Grizzlies’ offense
The Grizzlies’ points per 100 possessions before Morant’s return were dead last in the NBA. In his two games back, they’re now the sixth-best offense.
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Calkins: Ja Morant is back — and the Grizzlies are, too
Ja Morant was back at FedExForum Thursday. But you know what else was back? Fun! It suddenly seems like a whole new season for the Grizzlies. And in this season, the Grizzlies are a perfect 2-0.
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Ja Morant makes triumphant return to FedExForum with win over Pacers
In Ja Morant’s return game, it was all three of Memphis stars who pushed the Grizzlies to a win.
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Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pacers 103
Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup
‘What crime did he commit?’: Tee Morant talks Ja’s return on NBA XM radio
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup
Ja Morant said playing in FedExForum is like playing in front of family and he can’t wait to feel the love from Memphis fans again.
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Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pacers 103
The Memphis Grizzlies played the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Calkins: Only in the movies and in Memphis? It was that kind of night
Yes, Ja Morant really did that. He really did score 34 points — and the winning bucket — in his return to NBA basketball. It was a night already part of Grizzlies lore. And it should give Memphians real hope.
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Herrington: Ja Morant’s ‘perfect ending to a perfect day.’
“Morant used a hesitation dribble and spin move to get the ball into the lane and over New Orleans’ Herb Jones, one of the NBA’s best defenders. Right at the buzzer. Welcome back.”
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Ja Morant makes history, hits game-winner in return
Ja Morant said he wasn’t going for a historic performance in his return on Tuesday night. He did one better than that.
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Box score: Grizzlies 115, Pelicans 113
NBA box score for Tuesday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans.
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Herrington: With Ja Morant’s return, Grizzlies’ long road back starts with fun
“Ja Morant will return to the Grizzlies and with that, a new project begins: Restoration, both of his place among the brightest young stars in the NBA constellation and his team’s place as a young contender.”
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Grizzlies drop fifth straight after falling at Oklahoma City
Cold shooting night in Oklahoma sends Grizzlies to loss in the final game before Ja Morant returns Tuesday in New Orleans.
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Box score: Thunder 116, Grizzlies 97
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Grizzlies release Kenneth Lofton Jr.
Lofton Jr. appeared in 39 games and averaged 4.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.1 minutes over two seasons with the Grizzlies.
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Box score: Thunder 116, Grizzlies 97
Here is the box score for the the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center Monday, Dec. 18.
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Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis win like Memphis of old?
If the Grizzlies want any chance to make the play-in when Ja Morant returns, they will need to win at a 60% clip like the last two seasons.
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This Week in Memphis: Ja is back in the game, and we’ve got games for you
Also happening this week: The Memphis City Council wraps up for the year, and the Memphis Tigers play top-ranked UVA.
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Bismack Biyombo will realize a dream just by looking at the sideline
Young Oscar Tshiebwe was selling bricks to provide for his family when he was discovered at Bismack Biyombo’s basketball camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Next week, they’ll share the court together.
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Herrington: Brooks returned in peak ‘villain’ and maybe passed torch
He face-guarded Bane. He hounded Jaren Jackson Jr. into a miss and then sank a 3-pointer over Ziaire Williams. He drove and finished over center Bismack Biyombo. He scored on baseline cuts and pull-up jumpers. And praised a young Grizzly.
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Dillon Brooks, Rockets hand Grizzlies another loss
Dillon Brooks scored 26 points and hit a 3-point dagger to bury the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter on Friday.
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