Kevin Durant invokes names of NBA’s elite when talking about Ja Morant
The Nets and Grizzlies will face off on a nationally televised game Wednesday.
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The Nets and Grizzlies will face off on a nationally televised game Wednesday.
The absence of the star point guard is a disappointing start to the Grizzlies’ upcoming day of national attention on ESPN.
The Grizzlies’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?
If you were busy watching the NCAA Tournament over the weekend and didn’t catch all of the wackiness transpiring around the Memphis Grizzlies, here is your chance to catch up.
Memphis shook off a lethargic beginning, with Desmond Bane taking charge (24 points) and De’Anthony Melton coming in for 16 points and seven rebounds. Related story:
March 20, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston. Grizzlies, minus Morant, overcome slow start to run away from RocketsRelated story:
Ja Morant will sit out for the second time in three games.
The Memphis Grizzlies took on the Oklahoma City Thunder on their court Sunday, March 13 and came out with a win 125-118. But the game had a delayed start due to a simple wardrobe mistake.
The Grizzlies couldn’t get into a flow as Atlanta, even without star Trae Young, had a good shooting night.Related story:
March 18, 2022: The Atlanta Hawks defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.Related story:
The point guard had missed Tuesday’s game because of back soreness.
“Hey, that’s always what I wanted to do,” Clarke said. “Just catch lobs.”
The Grizzlies are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and ESPN’s desire to be in Memphis proves it.
Desmond Bane celebrated his homecoming with 21 points on 58% shooting in the blowout. Related story:
Here is a closer look at the efficiencies of Grizzlies lineups, and if you’re watching the NCAA Tournament, who might be of interest.
The Grizzlies have a record of 12-2 this season with Ja Morant unavailable.
It’s perfect timing for the return of Dillon Brooks.
Brooks scored 15 points in his return from his ankle injury, and the Grizzlies thwarted the Thunder’s late run.
March 13, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
The defensive force has played just 21 games this season. The Grizzlies will try to reintegrate him as quickly as possible.
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:
The Grizzlies know that the shooting must improve to win in the playoffs. “Maybe there are some things schematic-wise and spacing that I can work with,” Coach Taylor Jenkins said.
“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.