Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart calls out ‘embarrassing’ effort by team
Marcus Smart is sidelined with an ankle injury, but he called out an “embarrassing” effort by the Grizzlies that many fans could hear from the seats Sunday. Related stories:
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Marcus Smart is sidelined with an ankle injury, but he called out an “embarrassing” effort by the Grizzlies that many fans could hear from the seats Sunday. Related stories:
Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz is Memphis’ last chance to get a home win before the start of December. Related story:
Ex-Grizzly Dillon Brooks wasn’t a factor offensively, but the Grizzlies struggled to score and suffered a blowout loss to the Rockets anyway. Related story:
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Hired as a data scientist, this Grizzlies development coach works closely with some of Memphis’ blossoming players. Herrington: Why Santi Aldama has become the Grizzlies’ most intriguing playerRelated story:
The forward from Spain missed the season’s first six games with a sprained ankle but has had a big role in Memphis’ improved play of late.
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Ziarie Williams spent a week reflecting. Then he emerged with a clutch performance that left Memphis celebrating a 19-point comeback win in San Antonio.
Here are some Grizzlies items of note as the weekend double-dip looms, with a road game Saturday at San Antonio and a home game Sunday against Boston. All without Marcus Smart.
Guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were injured in Memphis’ road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Grizzlies Insider: Despite injuries, it’s too early to punt the seasonRelated story:
Not only was Memphis (2-9) smacked 134-107 by the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, but they lost key players Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard in the process. Related stories:
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
The Grizzlies let a 10-point lead slip away in the final minutes of the game and lost their sixth straight game to begin the season. Related story:
The Utah Jazz made 22 3-pointers and handed the Grizzlies their fifth straight loss to begin the season. Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.
NBA box score for Monday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks from FedExForum in Memphis.
Steven Adams, a hoops star and New Zealand rancher, is featured in another commercial. This time it’s for milk. And his teammates say he’s perfect for it.
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane each scored 30, but the Grizzlies still lost to the Mavericks, 125-110. Box score: Mavericks 125, Grizzlies 110 Grizzlies Insider: ‘Heart and effort’ gave Ziaire Williams’ strong startRelated stories:
Derrick Rose went to Elliot Perry’s house searching for art collecting advice. He left feeling inspired by his new mentor.
The Grizzlies made a run against the Denver Nuggets, but fell short in the final minutes. Related story:
Coach Taylor Jenkins watched his team play a much better game against a much better opponent this second time out, and seemed about as at peace as a coach can be after a loss.
NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Bobby “Bingo” Smith graduated from Melrose after averaging 32.7 points per game as senior. He played for Tulsa and most of an NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Grizzlies were too reliant on 3-point shooting and had no defensive presence at the rim when Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t on the floor are two of the observations from the first game of the season.
Sure, the home team lost another opener. But there were actual happy tears at the game. Why? Because the Memphis Grizzlies are back for their 23rd year.