Grizzlies, plagued by fouls, fall to Timberwolves in Game 4
Desmond Bane scored 34 points, but Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards outscored Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. by 39 points.
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Desmond Bane scored 34 points, but Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards outscored Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. by 39 points.
The Grizzlies held Minnesota to 12 points in the fourth quarter to complete a massive comeback and take a 2-1 lead in the series. Calkins: Grizzlies stun Timberwolves with record comeback — twice! Herrington: It was 19,634 against 5 in Target Center, but those fans learned a familiar lessonRelated stories:
The Grizzlies’ second-year guard has been an offensive force, but against the Timberwolves, his defense will be just as important.
Here’s the question: This Grizzlies regular season was the most ___ ever. The fans have answers.
The Grizzlies handled business with an offensive onslaught, even while missing three rotation players and a key reserve. Grizzlies’ Steven Adams playing with heavy heart after death of coach, mentorRelated stories:
The Grizzlies guard hopes to get Mike Miller, whose record he broke, to sign the keepsake.
“We still got the grit, and we still got the grind, and we got a lot of swagger to us,” Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks told a reporter after the Memphis NBA team’s defeat of the Brooklyn Nets.
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant combined for 78 points, but a team effort by the Grizzlies was enough to take down the superstars. Desmond Bane breaks team 3-point record, has plans for the ballRelated stories:
His teammates can point to one reason or another to explain the Grizzlies’ record. Jackson relies on their knowledge and goes about his business.
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.
Desmond Bane regained his shooting touch, scoring 24 points as the Grizzlies ran away with the game.
Desmond Bane was knocked out of the NBA 3-point contest after posting a score of 18 points, but the Grizzlies guard won’t go home empty-handed.
Desmond Bane made the game-winning free throws to help his team advance, but Team Isiah lost in the final of the Rising Stars Challenge.
But right now, Bane’s focus is on two things: fun, and winning the NBA All-Star 3-point contest Saturday night.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the best and worst parts of All-Star weekend.
Grizzlies guard Wesley Person almost won the 3-point contest in 2003, but a re-do gave Peja Stojakovic his second crown.
Desmond Bane will be the fifth Grizzlies player to compete in the NBA’s 3-point contest.
The Grizzlies second-year guard is joined on the team by former Memphis Tigers center Precious Achiuwa.
The guard is the fourth Grizzlies player to be picked for the All-Star Weekend showcase in the past three seasons.
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:
The Grizzlies will be missing their shooting guard and key reserve as they embark on a four-game road trip.
After a slow start, it was all Morant, Jackson and Bane and a couple of viral video moments (Steven Adams!) in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Game. Related story:
Ja Morant said that Monday will be a special occasion for the Grizzlies as they take on the Chicago Bulls in the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, once the upstarts, come to town to meet (again) the brash upstarts of Morant, Jackson and Bane.
It’s a new era of Grizzlies, with the same Memphis vs. Everybody attitude.