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The Grizzlies will see if their relaxation will pay off against the Timberwolves on Monday night.
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The Grizzlies will see if their relaxation will pay off against the Timberwolves on Monday night.
It was almost exactly 20 years ago that the Grizzlies played their first home game in Memphis. So as fans stream back into FedExForum for Wednesday’s opener, happy anniversary to us!
Part of Brooks’ lineup insertion does bring up a host of questions, including how to redistribute minutes.
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After some encouraging defensive performances, the Grizzlies went backward, allowing the Wizards to shoot 58% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range.Related story:
Nov. 5, 2021: The Washington Wizards beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 115-87, in Washington.Related story:
Welcome to this weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.
After struggling in the first half when Ja Morant was resting, the second half was an entirely different story for the Grizzlies’ second unit.
Jaren Jackson Jr. watched the third season of a popular Netflix thriller in one day while Taylor Jenkins can’t wait to watch the new season of “Yellowstone.”
Jackson scored 14 points in the second half and carried Memphis while Ja Morant was getting his last rest of the game.Related story:
Nov. 3, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Nuggets, 108-106 at FedExForum.Related story:
There is no timeline for the star defender’s return, but his assignment to the Memphis Hustle is a positive sign it could come soon.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is ignoring the mean tweets as he works on his game, and there’s more on Dillon Brooks and Ziaire Williams.
Nov. 1, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Nuggets at FedExForum.Related story:
For more than 25 seasons, the Grizzlies have worn threads widely beloved by NBA fans all over. Now they will have another style in the rotation.
Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.
The Memphis defense left a lot to be desired in a blowout loss to the Heat, which shot 52% from the field, and 57% from 3-point range.Related story:
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Jimmy Butler, Heat overpower Memphis defense
Morant’s drive to be an All-Star is off to a fantastic start as the Grizzlies return from a tough West Coast trip.
Morant makes the magic happen in multiple ways.
Morant “woke up” in the third quarter, finishing with 30 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals as the Grizzlies rallied from a 19-point deficit.Related story:
Children ages 2-11 still have to wear masks, however, and the entrance policy of vaccination or proof of negative test remains unchanged.
The Grizzlies played a stinker Wednesday night on national television. But it’s only up from here!
It was the Grizzlies’ first poor performance of the season, and unfortunately it was on national television.Related story:
Oct. 27, 2021: Trail Blazers defeat Grizzlies in Portland. Morant’s near triple-double not enough as Grizzlies routed in PortlandRelated story: