Ja Morant: All-Star dunk contest is ‘a no for me’
Ja Morant said he agrees with stars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo that the All-Star Game is unnecessary.
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Ja Morant said he agrees with stars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo that the All-Star Game is unnecessary.
Feb. 10, 2021: Grizzlies 130, Hornets 114
Opponents are shooting 13% better than the league average from 3-point range during the Grizzlies’ losing streak.
Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.Related story
Feb. 8, 2021: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 113
Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.
Feb. 6, 2021: Pelicans 118, Grizzlies 109
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Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and seven rebounds in his return from COVID-19.
It’s a brief one, but Memphis takes the day to go over defense before heading to New Orleans.
The loss can’t take away from the growing signs of promise.
The Rockets made 19 3-pointers, and the Grizzlies’ starters were held to 20 of 55 shooting from the floor. Box score: Houston 115, Memphis 103
Feb. 4, 2021: Rockets 115, Grizzlies 103
The team also has announced a number of initiatives to celebrate Black History Month.
Memphis, playing the second game of a back-to-back, fell behind from the start. Related story: Box score: Pacers 134, Grizzlies 116
Feb. 2, 2021: Pacers 134, Grizzlies 116
Circumstances that need to be weighed include two unpopular trades, injuries and the playoff opponents.
Gorgui Dieng led with 19 points and went 3-for-3 from 3-point range, and the bench accounted for 62 points.
Feb. 1, 2021: Grizzlies 133, Spurs 102
Another Grizzlies starter, Jaren Jackson Jr., who had meniscus surgery, will spend the month ramping up for a return to play, according to a league source.
Here also is a compare-and-contrast injury evaluation for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justise Winslow.
The Grizzlies returned from their COVID-19 pause with red-hot shooting.
The Grizzlies returned from their 12-day absence with a vengeance. Ja Morant led the way yet again.
Jan. 30, 2021: Grizzlies 129, Spurs 112
As Brooks has struggled in a shooting slump, he also has improved his assist rate and slightly decreased his foul percentage.
The Grizzlies still have not provided specifics about each player’s return timeline, and the league is already 25% through the season.