There are 239 article(s) tagged Dillon Brooks:

• April 2021

  • Grizzlies dominate Sixers with 45-point third quarter

    Memphis took advantage of the absence of 76ers star Joel Embiid, and Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 17 points.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 116, 76ers 100

    By Drew Hill April 04, 2021

• March 2021

  • Grizzlies fall just short against NBA-best Jazz despite furious rally

    Ja Morant was sensational with 32 points and 11 assists; Dillon Brooks has 22 points, Jonas Valanciunas with 18 rebounds.

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    Grizzlies waive backup center Gorgui Dieng

    Box score: Jazz 117, Grizzlies 114

    By Chris Herrington March 26, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: ‘Tools with J and Me’

    Some of Dillon Brooks’ humor is lost in translation when he and Lithuanian big man Jonas Valanciunas team up for a Zoom interview.

    By Drew Hill March 23, 2021

  • Brooks, Morant power Grizzlies past Celtics in overtime

    Dillon Brooks was the star of overtime with five points and two assists, and Morant had 29 points and nine assists in 41 minutes.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 132, Celtics 126 (OT)

    By Drew Hill March 22, 2021

  • Grizzlies fall to hot-shooting Thunder

    The Grizzlies had a 12-point lead, but the Thunder’s proficient 3-point shooting was overwhelming.

    By Drew Hill March 14, 2021

  • Valanciunas roars in Grizzlies win over Wizards

    Valanciunas had 29 points and 20 rebounds, and the Grizzlies had six players score in double figures.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 127, Wizards 112

    By Drew Hill March 10, 2021

• February 2021

  • Dillon Brooks upgraded to questionable; could play Thursday

    If Dillon Brooks returns, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Killian Tillie would be the only players out because of injury.

    By Drew Hill February 24, 2021

  • What is wrong with the Grizzlies’ three-point defense?

    Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies can correct defensive problems.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 23, 2021

  • Morant scores 29 as Grizzlies fend off Pistons

    De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane returned to the lineup, giving the Grizzlies a much needed boost. Related article: Box score: Grizzlies 109, Pistons 95

    By Drew Hill February 20, 2021

  • Bane back for Grizzlies’ game vs. Pistons

    The team’s best 3-point shooter will be back Friday night. The Grizzlies also updated the injury status of De’Anthony Melton and Dillon Brooks.

    By Drew Hill February 18, 2021

  • A Memphis Grizzlies snow day

    Dillon Brooks can’t wait to make snow angels in Memphis. Ja Morant wants no part of it.

    By Drew Hill February 15, 2021

  • Herrington: Dillon Brooks finds the balance, Ja Morant’s All-Star bid needs work

    Here also is a compare-and-contrast injury evaluation for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justise Winslow.

    By Chris Herrington February 01, 2021

• January 2021

  • Grizzlies want consistency and simplicity from Dillon Brooks

    As Brooks has struggled in a shooting slump, he also has improved his assist rate and slightly decreased his foul percentage.

    By Drew Hill January 29, 2021

  • Grizzlies get the motor going late, come out with 101-91 win

    Grizzlies, facing Cavaliers for the second time in five days, were led by Dillon Brooks (21 points, seven rebounds).

    Related story: Box score: Grizzlies 101, Cavaliers 91

    By Chris Herrington January 12, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies evaluate roster, stay alive while awaiting stars’ return

    Chris Herrington: The absence of Grizzlies’ stars provides a chance to observe the trends of some players who are in outsized roles.

    By Chris Herrington January 10, 2021

  • Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to win over Hornets

    The four-man bench came up big, with every available Memphis player on the court for at least 19 minutes.

    By Drew Hill January 02, 2021

  • Box score: Grizzlies 108, Hornets 93

    Jan. 1, 2021: Grizzlies def. Hornets in Charlotte, 108-93.

    By The Associated Press January 01, 2021

• December 2020

  • Spurs spoil career night for Ja Morant in Grizzlies season-opening loss

    Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score

    By Drew Hill December 23, 2020

  • Herrington: Enjoy what’s likely the last Morant-era season without playoff expectations

    How do you balance youth, progress, numbers and potential pitfalls? Just watch.

    By Chris Herrington December 21, 2020

  • Grizzlies drop final preseason game to Hawks

    With his team leading by double digits, coach Taylor Jenkins rested the starters and went to the bench for interesting lineups.

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2020

  • The Grizzlies offense is on a tear. Can they keep it up?

    The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition. 

    By Drew Hill December 18, 2020

  • Herrington: Preseason Grizzlies notes and what the Giannis deal means for Memphis

    From the Second Season Leap to the Kyle Anderson Belief Society, a few quick preseason notes on the Grizzlies and other NBA items of local relevance.

    By Chris Herrington December 18, 2020

  • Grizzlies’ preseason win at home was 282 days in the making

    The offense has been dominant through three preseason games. The efficiency of Dillon Brooks is a big reason why. 

    Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2020

  • Grizzlies Insider: The boys are back in town

    For the first time in 282 days, FedExForum will welcome Grizzlies fans back. 

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2020

  • Herrington: Tyus Jones, Dillon Brooks are odd-couple stalwarts in Grizzlies rotation

    One is the presumptive leader, the other a colorful character. Both are necessary parts of the perimeter pecking order. 

    By Chris Herrington December 10, 2020