Grizzlies Insider: Memphis fans vote Timberwolves, not Lakers, as preferred playoff opponent
Memphis Grizzlies fans voted the Minnesota Timberwolves, not the Los Angeles Lakers, as the preferred playoff opponent in the first round.
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Memphis Grizzlies fans voted the Minnesota Timberwolves, not the Los Angeles Lakers, as the preferred playoff opponent in the first round.
The lanky rim protector has played fewer than 30 minutes in three of his last five games because of foul trouble.
The Grizzlies’ playoff frontcourt rotation is clear if Steven Adams’ reevaluation goes well and he returns to the court.
Dillon Brooks, embracing his 3 and D role, said there is “no pressure” on him as the team enters the playoffs.
“We are building up to it, and once we get (to the playoffs) I know it’s going to be rocking regardless of the score,” says Brooks.
“I play hard,” Brooks said. “The media gave me the villain role, so I’m just taking it and doing what I need to do with it.”
“Finishing strong and staying healthy, those are the main things for us,” Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks said. “We want to have a little momentum going into the playoffs.”
Just how tight is this race going to be? The computer models at several analytics websites project the two teams will finish within one game at the end of the regular season.
An annual checkup on who the Memphis Grizzlies will be cheering for in the big dance.
Steven Adams is out at least another four weeks? What the heck? Wasn’t he close to returning?
The Memphis Grizzlies next play the Lakers in Los Angeles.
Can the Grizzlies get a signature road win? Memphis has beaten only three winning teams on the road this season, all before the start of the new year.
The Memphis Grizzlies have the easiest remaining schedule in the NBA, according to opponent win percentage. But the next two weeks will be a tough test for Ja Morant and company.
The Grizzlies are 5-7 in nationally televised games this season. Seven of their next 10 games will be played on TNT or ESPN.
“Bro, you have to level up each day, and every day I’ve killed every fit,” Jackson said. “And I don’t really be saying that out loud. This was the best I have ever dressed.”
Ja Morant and Taylor Jenkins said the All-Star break will be a welcomed reset for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Ja Morant still believes the Grizzlies are “fine in the West,” but Memphis clearly needs Steven Adams back on the court.
As teams in the West make moves, attention shifts to the Grizzlies. Can they make a deal?
Despite the team’s struggles since mid-January, Aldama has stepped up to play some of the best basketball of his career.
While some fans have grown anxious about the team’s potential this season, the Memphis Grizzlies are trying to keep calm in the face of adversity.
What will Danny Green look like when he takes the court on Wednesday? The Memphis Grizzlies may not even know.
The Grizzlies wings have struggled offensively during the losing streak, making Danny Green’s return even more intriguing.
Not everything was able to make it into the “Baneville” series, so here are a few extra anecdotes that were previously cut out.
Last season the Grizzlies set a new franchise record for consecutive wins with 11. After the win on Wednesday over Cleveland, the Grizzlies have tied that record, and will attempt to break it by beating the Lakers on Friday night in Los Angeles. Grizzlies Mailbag: Is this team still too young to go all the way?Related story:
Last week, Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill had the chance to spend some time in Richmond, Indiana — Bane’s hometown — and talk to some of the people he grew up closely with.