Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. come to rescue vs. Knicks
Ja Morant scored 10 straight and Jaren Jackson Jr. had three blocks during a key run as the Grizzlies erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Related story:
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Ja Morant scored 10 straight and Jaren Jackson Jr. had three blocks during a key run as the Grizzlies erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Related story:
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New York Knicks at FedExForum. Related story:
“All of that aside, John K., it’s no mystery to me why the crowd goes crazy when you get in the game,” says Candace Echols in her open letter to the Grizzlies player.
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.
The Grizzlies show off in style, and on national television.
Memphis cruised with big nights from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.Related story:
March 8, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies defense completely fell apart in the second half, and Jaren Jackson Jr. played just 13 minutes because of foul trouble.
Ja Morant’s stardom exploded following his triple-double during the NCAA Tournament three years ago. But he has even higher hopes for the current Murray State team.
If the Grizzlies can hang on to the No. 2 seed, it bodes well for a more favorable playoff matchup.
Desmond Bane regained his shooting touch, scoring 24 points as the Grizzlies ran away with the game.
March 5, 2022: Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Orlando Magic at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies, including Ja Morant, struggled throughout the first half, and couldn’t make the necessary stops in the fourth quarter to get back in the game. Related story:
March 3, 2022: The Boston Celtics defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden in Boston.Related story:
Ja Morant said TNT was wise to flex the Grizzlies-Celtics game to national television, and dismissed the views of a sports talking head.
On a mesmerizing night at FedExForum, Ja Morant became the first Grizzlies player to score 50 points in a game. He wound up with 52. And then Morant celebrated the feat with his teammates. And the whole city, too.
He’s not a scorer, but his cohesion with Ja Morant has been undeniable.
Ja Morant made Grizzlies history and another highlight reel with a 52-point performance Monday night. Related story:
Feb. 28, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum. Related story:
Ja Morant called Saturday’s win an “important” night to carry the Grizzlies’ momentum home.
Grizzlies lose 17-point lead, but Kyle Anderson came up with the game-winning steal in the closing seconds.
Feb. 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago.
Ja Morant gutted out an apparent injury to keep the Grizzlies in the game, but D’Angelo Russell’s 37-point night lifted Minnesota over Memphis.Related story:
Feb. 24, 2022: The Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center in Minneapolis. Related story: