Jazz spoil Ja Morant’s historic night in Game 2
Morant scored a career-high and franchise single-game record 47 points, but Utah’s 3-point shooting stopped Memphis, evening the series at 1.Related stories:
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Morant scored a career-high and franchise single-game record 47 points, but Utah’s 3-point shooting stopped Memphis, evening the series at 1.Related stories:
Dillon Brooks is just crazy enough to think the Grizzlies can beat the Utah Jazz. Which is exactly what they did Sunday night.
The Dillon Brooks Show continued its tour, and Utah’s decision to hold out its star player showed its thought process.
Brooks (31 points) became the villain for the Utah crowd, and Morant made the clutch plays in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
It’s not just about Morant and Conley; Dillon Brooks’ defense and how Taylor Jenkins deploys his lineups shouldn’t be undervalued.
Friday night the Ja Morant led Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the NBA playoffs with a thrilling overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry. Check out what we found on Twitter.
The trio of Brooks, Morant and Valanciunas led the Grizzlies to the win against the Spurs. Calkins: The new Grizzlies rock the Grindhouse with an old-school postseason winRelated stories:
Curry scores 46 points as Grizzlies, despite a noble rally attempt, are stuck with No. 9 seed
There’s a reason this game will be on ESPN, and not only because it features fan favorites Steph Curry and Ja Morant. “Making the playoffs in the West is tough,” Morant said. “We knew that from the jump.”
The big man and the tenacious defender have proven undeniable worth and effectiveness this season.
The Grizzlies regrouped after a dismal third quarter and held on late for the win over the Pelicans.Related story:
There are at least a couple of Grizzlies who merit serious consideration for year-end accolades, starting with Kyle Anderson.
It wasn’t pretty, but style points don’t matter in a playoff race. Related story:
The Grizzlies’ seven-game marathon trip was a revelation in more ways than one.
Dillon Brooks, an agitator, is helping to elevate the intensity of important games between the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies.
Dillon Brooks has a way with words and defense against the Trail Blazers, who are quickly becoming a Western Conference nemesis. Related story:
On the sixth anniversary of the game in which the Portland Trail Blazers broke Mike Conley’s face, the Grizzlies swept the evil Blazers (and reminded us how intense NBA basketball can be).
Grayson Allen had 26 points, including seven 3-pointers, as the Grizzlies continue their road trip.Related story: Box score: Grizzlies 128, Bucks 115
Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 32 points as six Grizzlies scored in double digits.Related story:
One unexpected feature: The play of the third string as a unit.
The Grizzlies’ recent trend: Slow starts, bountiful finishes.
Can the Grizzlies keep rolling into one of the most difficult parts of their schedule?
Dillon Brooks gets his revenge in a huge performance over Andre Iguodala and the Miami Heat. Related story:
Memphis took advantage of the absence of 76ers star Joel Embiid, and Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 17 points.Related story:
Box score: Grizzlies 116, 76ers 100
Ja Morant was sensational with 32 points and 11 assists; Dillon Brooks has 22 points, Jonas Valanciunas with 18 rebounds. Related story: