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Grizzlies-Warriors Series Preview: Seven years after the Stephen Curry/Klay Thompson/Draymond Green Warriors beat Memphis, there is a new cast of Grizzlies — and the Curry/Thompson/Green Warriors still stand in their way.
For the third time in this first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter, only to come back and win. Calkins: Grizzlies win first playoff series since 2015. (But it won’t be their last.) Minnesota meltdown, Memphis moxie: Grizzlies win series in fourth quartersRelated stories:
Does Memphis have an answer for the Golden State “death lineup?” And what does their own “death lineup” look like?
Can the Grizzlies get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to look like themselves before an important Game 5?
On Friday night, the Grizzlies will have a chance to notch the fifth series win in franchise history, and the first of what we’ll call the Ja Morant Era. Taylor Jenkins: Grizzlies will need ‘best game’ to close out Timberwolves Grizzlies center Steve Adams enters health and safety protocolsRelated stories:
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The series is currently tied 2-2.
There have been 210 fouls called over the four games between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. So, yes, the games are taking much longer than they typically take. And, yes, there have indeed been more whistles that you are used to hearing.
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington describe the emotional swings felt inside Target Center during the Grizzlies’ historic Game 3 comeback.
There’s one mission if you’re Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins over the next two days: Make sure to keep 22-year-old Jaren Jackson Jr. as loose as possible.
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the first round in the NBA playoffs tonight at 7:30. Minnesota currently leads 1-0.
Few if any NBA players have defended both more and better than Jaren Jackson Jr. this season.
De’Anthony Melton and Jaren Jackson Jr. could be the most important players for the Grizzlies in a playoff series. Drew Hill and Chris Herrington explain why.
The Grizzlies’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?
His teammates can point to one reason or another to explain the Grizzlies’ record. Jackson relies on their knowledge and goes about his business.
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:
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.
Memphis cruised with big nights from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.Related story:
With the Grizzlies finally getting national attention, Jaren Jackson Jr. also is drawing eyes for his under-the-radar defensive prowess.
“Ain’t no running in the M,” and if you’re looking for the Grizzlies, you best check the chimney.
It wasn’t just one Grizzlies player against the Knicks. It was the ninja, the unicorn, the rookie, Slow-Mo and a “run up the chimney.”
The Grizzlies struggled at times, but rookie Ziaire Williams had a career-high 21 points, and Desmond Bane had two key 3s to help secure the win.Related story:
On Monday, Memphis forward Jaren Jackson Jr. gave the scoop on his team’s video game preferences.
The numbers might not be in Jackson’s favor, but the hope is those picking the reserves will see beyond stats.
It wouldn’t have been possible without Desmond Bane’s block, but Ja Morant’s windmill dunk will add to his already spectacular résumé of highlight plays. Related story:
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill both believe Ja Morant will be named an All-Star starter on Thursday night.