Ja Morant’s status: Grizzlies will make Lakers play guessing game
The Grizzlies did not have definitive answers on Ja Morant’s availability for Game 2. They would rather make the Lakers guess. If Morant is out, Tyus Jones will be ready.
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The Grizzlies did not have definitive answers on Ja Morant’s availability for Game 2. They would rather make the Lakers guess. If Morant is out, Tyus Jones will be ready.
Jaren Jackson Jr. thought he should have won Defensive Player of the Year last season. He responded by taking his game to an undeniable level.
If Ja Morant’s injury wasn’t the story of the outcome of Game 1, it’s still the lead story for the rest-of-series outlook. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘disappointed,’ ‘p----- off,’ by Game 1 effortRelated story:
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins, visibly displeased after the loss, made it known they have a lot of work to do.
The forward had 29 points off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers.
If most things went poorly for the Grizzlies in their 128-112 Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the one thing that went the most right has particular meaning for that future: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s game-high 31 points in more than 37 minutes.
The Grizzlies lost the game and they lost Ja Morant. On a no good, very bad day at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies dropped Game 1 to the Lakers on Sunday afternoon, and the status of Ja Morant moving forward is uncertain. Box score: Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112 Ja Morant leaves game with hand injury Playoffs Game 1 halftime report: The Grizzlies have a battle on their handsRelated:
NBA box score for Game 1 of the western conference playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers played Sunday, April 16, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Just 24 minutes of action in, it’s already apparent that Memphis will have a battle on its hands in its opening-round series versus Los Angeles.
When asked what his team is supposed to make of the excitement surrounding the Grizzlies vs. Lakers series, Memphis Coach Taylor Jenkins wants his team to tune out the noise.
There was a growl towel on every seat in FedExForum Saturday. Which means it is that time in Memphis, once again. “It never gets old, man,” said Jaren Jackson Jr. “It’s still hype every single time.”
“It’s a shoe for underdogs who have the dog in them, kicks for anyone who has been underrated or overlooked, who’s been told they’re too small or their dreams too big,” Ja Morant said. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis shows Lakers respect, but series is destined to heat upRelated story:
“Obviously, they are a good team. They have LeBron (James) and (Anthony Davis). It’s a team we can’t take lightly, so we have to come in and stay locked in to the game plan,” says Ja Morant.
Ja Morant filed a countersuit against Joshua Holloway. Which is certainly his legal right. But if he wants his reputation, he doesn’t need more lawyers. He just needs to beat LeBron James. Herrington: The Lakers bring bigger stars to this series, the Grizzlies meet them with moreRelated story:
Because of the NBA playoff scheduling, R&B star Lizzo’s date with Memphis will get a new one. Related story:
What will come? The tantalizing truth of a playoff series is that no one can know. But here are a few ways of thinking about it.
Dillon Brooks said he “wouldn’t mind” playing LeBron James in a seven-game series. Well, duh. The Grizzlies have a chance to bounce James from the playoffs and redefine themselves in the process. Who wouldn’t mind doing that?Related story:
Game 2 in Memphis will be played on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Memphis Grizzlies to meet LeBron, L.A. Lakers in first round of playoffsRelated story:
The Lakers host the Timberwolves Tuesday for the right to meet the Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs. I think I speak for Grizzlies fans everywhere when I say: “Go T-Wolves!”
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are coming to Memphis. They’ll play the Grizzlies in Game 1 at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at FedExForum. Game 2 will be Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at FedExForum. Game 3 will be in L.A. at 9 p.m., Saturday, April 22. Grizzlies give injury updates, discuss potential playoff opponentsRelated story:
The Grizzlies provided status updates on Steven Adams (PCL sprain), Ja Morant (finger), Santi Aldama (elbow) and Desmond Bane (illness) on Tuesday after practice.
As the Memphis Grizzlies prep for the playoffs, here is part two of a look back to the best moments from the 2022-23 season. The best moments of the 2022-23 Grizzlies' season: Nos. 50-26 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis fans vote Timberwolves, not Lakers, as preferred playoff opponentRelated story:
The dispute over reappointing an ousted state legislator doesn’t appear to put Memphis stadium funding in jeopardy. Expelled Tennessee House reps retain counsel, including former US Attorney General Nashville Metro Council returns Justin Jones to the Tennessee HouseRelated stories:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss end of the regular season and potential playoff matchups for the Memphis Grizzlies.