Dillon Brooks returns; Grizzlies hold on vs. Thunder
Brooks scored 15 points in his return from his ankle injury, and the Grizzlies thwarted the Thunder’s late run.
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Brooks scored 15 points in his return from his ankle injury, and the Grizzlies thwarted the Thunder’s late run.
March 13, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
The defensive force has played just 21 games this season. The Grizzlies will try to reintegrate him as quickly as possible.
What will be the biggest challenge in reintegrating Dillon Brooks into the Grizzlies’ starting lineup? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss.
It may well be that the Grizzlies haven’t been quite as good as their record suggests this season. But it’s also possible that with Brooks back they will be.
Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready.
There is no doubt that Dillon Brooks’ defensive skills will be missed in a matchup against Jayson Tatum. Instead, that challenge will likely fall on rookie Ziaire Williams.
Part 2 of the Grizzlies Mailbag takes on questions about some specific players, looming draft and free-agency issues, and some random nonsense. Related story: Grizzlies Mailbag Part 1: The playoff race and potential matchups
Brooks, who was injured Saturday against the Clippers, is a critical piece to the Grizzlies’ defense.
Brooks and Melton could make their return against the Pistons, but Desmond Bane is unlikely to play.
The Grizzlies are still searching for the right balance with Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks available. They should be reunited soon.
The Grizzlies can play short-handed, but how will they look when everyone is healthy?
The Grizzlies will be without their best backcourt defenders against Sacramento on Sunday, Dec. 26.
Dillon Brooks scored a career-high 37 points, but it was a cold-shooting night from the other Grizzlies. Related article:
There were questions about whether the game would be played at all, but once it started, Dillon Brooks and De’Anthony Melton led the charge.Related story:
Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane delivered in the final quarter as the Grizzlies held on to win their ninth in 10 games.Related story:
Each one of the Memphis Grizzlies’ seven wins in their last eight games has been its own fight. But one of them, according to Dillon Brooks, might be the turning point of their season.
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Severe weather is on the horizon, Penny asks for prayers and sweet potato pancakes get a shout-out.
Brooks was fined for his actions in the final seconds of the Grizzlies’ loss to the Mavericks.
Dillon Brooks joined Ja Morant in health and safety protocol on Thursday night.
Dillon Brooks insisted that he’s not in a fashion battle with teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. But if he were, Brooks says he would win.
The Grizzlies’ five-game winning streak came to an end in frustration, with four technicals in the fourth quarter and a furious Brooks being escorted away. Related story:
Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks said movies like ‘300’ and ‘Gladiator’ serve as a reminder that every game will be a war.
Dillon Brooks led Memphis with a game-high 21 points, and Desmond Bane had 18 points, with four 3-pointers.