Calkins: Hey, dude, Grizzlies get a win
The Grizzlies put an emphatic end to their losing streak by routing the Rockets Monday. It may or may not mean the Grizzlies are back on track. But it was a happy birthday for Ja Morant’s dad!
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The Grizzlies put an emphatic end to their losing streak by routing the Rockets Monday. It may or may not mean the Grizzlies are back on track. But it was a happy birthday for Ja Morant’s dad!
The Grizzlies snapped their three-game losing streak with a 34-point win over the lowly Houston Rockets. Related story:
Nov. 15, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Grizzlies get perfect prescription for recovery: the RocketsRelated story:
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
Nov. 13, 2021: Pelicans defeat the Grizzlies in New Orleans.
Adding to the insult, former Grizzlies wing Jae Crowder scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers.Related story:
Nov. 12, 2021: The Phoenix Suns defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.Related story:
The Grizzlies are opting for caution on Brooks, who is recovering from his offseason hand injury.
Dillon Brooks made his return from a broken hand, scoring 20 points, including four 3-pointers. Related story:
Nov. 10, 2021: The Charlotte Hornets defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.Related story:
The defensive force has missed the first 10 games while recovering from hand surgery.
Monday night overtime win over the Timberwolves showed why the Grizzlies believe in Jaren Jackson Jr. is the center of their future.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ 3-point prayer was answered, but the Grizzlies and Brandon Clarke stepped up in overtime. Related story:
Nov. 8, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, 125-118, at FedExForum. Grizzlies complete comeback to win thriller over TimberwolvesRelated story:
It was almost exactly 20 years ago that the Grizzlies played their first home game in Memphis. So as fans stream back into FedExForum for Wednesday’s opener, happy anniversary to us!
Part of Brooks’ lineup insertion does bring up a host of questions, including how to redistribute minutes.
After some encouraging defensive performances, the Grizzlies went backward, allowing the Wizards to shoot 58% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range.Related story:
Nov. 5, 2021: The Washington Wizards beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 115-87, in Washington.Related story:
After struggling in the first half when Ja Morant was resting, the second half was an entirely different story for the Grizzlies’ second unit.
Jackson scored 14 points in the second half and carried Memphis while Ja Morant was getting his last rest of the game.Related story:
Nov. 3, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Nuggets, 108-106 at FedExForum.Related story:
There is no timeline for the star defender’s return, but his assignment to the Memphis Hustle is a positive sign it could come soon.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is ignoring the mean tweets as he works on his game, and there’s more on Dillon Brooks and Ziaire Williams.
Tyus Jones was too brilliant to take off the floor, so coach Taylor Jenkins played with two point guards down the stretch against Denver. Related story: