As Grizzlies return, the competition is tougher and questions grow
The Grizzlies pulled out of a recent swoon by winning three of four games before the All-Star break.
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The Grizzlies pulled out of a recent swoon by winning three of four games before the All-Star break.
“Bro, you have to level up each day, and every day I’ve killed every fit,” Jackson said. “And I don’t really be saying that out loud. This was the best I have ever dressed.”
Ja Morant and Taylor Jenkins said the All-Star break will be a welcomed reset for the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies were hot early, but had to hold on for dear life late, their 24-point lead in the first half reduced to only one in the second.Related stories:
The Grizzlies headed off into the All-Star break with a win over the Utah Jazz. It was a fitting way to wrap up the best, most promising start to a season in franchise history. The future has never looked better, on and off the court.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz at FedExForum on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.
The pressure is on to deliver, but not necessarily on the basketball court.
Ja Morant still believes the Grizzlies are “fine in the West,” but Memphis clearly needs Steven Adams back on the court.
Ja Morant showcased it all in a 32-point, nine-assist and nine-rebound effort. Desmond Bane added 20 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 15 points and four blocks. Box score: Grizzlies 128, Timberwolves 107 Kleiman says Grizzlies were aggressive at trade deadline With Steph Curry out, Ja Morant is named NBA All-Star starterRelated stories:
NBA box score for the game Friday, Feb. 10 between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves played at FedExForum in Memphis.
My best sense is that the Grizzlies aren’t desperate to deal. But most of the team’s perimeter reserves have declined of late, in performance and/or in playing time, which suggests a real immediate need as the playoffs loom.
As teams in the West make moves, attention shifts to the Grizzlies. Can they make a deal?
Ja Morant dug in, Dillon Brooks got booed and the Grizzlies fell behind yet again. Which is when head coach Taylor Jenkins urged his team to “embrace the adversity.” It turned out to be winning advice.
Jaren Jackson Jr. was efficient on offense and dominant on defense in a much-needed victory for the Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Dillon Brooks unfazed by home-court boos, still working to shake slump Box score: Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 Ja Morant says report of Pacers incident is ‘pretty much false’Related stories:
NBA box score for the Tuesday, Feb. 7 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Chicago Bulls played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Whether on Thursday’s trade deadline or in July’s free agency period a few months from now, as an ending or a new beginning, Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks’ time in Memphis is on a crash course with clarity.
Despite the team’s struggles since mid-January, Aldama has stepped up to play some of the best basketball of his career.
Dillon Brooks and Donovan Mitchell were ejected following a skirmish in the third quarter. The Grizzlies went on to lose for the seventh time in eight games. Box score: Cavaliers 128, Grizzlies 113 Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. make NBA All-Star team Ja has the ‘holy grail': How Nike and Morant created signature Ja 1 sneakers Grizzlies Insider: Time for a Memphis Grizzlies vibe check. Everything good?Related stories:
NBA box score for the Thursday, Feb. 2 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers.
While some fans have grown anxious about the team’s potential this season, the Memphis Grizzlies are trying to keep calm in the face of adversity.
It’s exactly one week until the NBA trade deadline. And the Grizzlies need help!
Damian Lillard’s 42 points were too much to overcome in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Related story:
NBA box score for the Wednesday, Feb. 1 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers played at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
What will Danny Green look like when he takes the court on Wednesday? The Memphis Grizzlies may not even know.
The Memphis Grizzlies lost all five games on their West Coast road trip that began last week. It is their first five-game losing streak since the NBA bubble in 2020. Related stories: