There are 14 article(s) tagged The Associated Press:

• January 2025

  • Memphis chips away at Houston’s big lead, but Rockets hold on to win

    Ja Morant scored 27 points in his return, but Houston’s Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Rockets over the Grizzlies 119-115.

    By The Associated Press January 09, 2025

• December 2024

  • Grizzlies let one slip away in touch-and-go game against Clippers

    With the game tied at 110, Powell hit a 14-foot jumper with 25 seconds left and then converted two free throws to give the Clippers their third win in four games.

    By The Associated Press December 24, 2024

  • Grizzlies batter Warriors in record-breaking bucket blitz

    The Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27 3-pointers in the 144-93 win over the Golden State Warriors. It’s the biggest win in the NBA this season.

    By The Associated Press December 19, 2024

  • Morant ejected on technicals but Grizzlies win anyway

    There were 20 lead changes and 11 ties. But Marcus Smart put the game against Sacramento away on two free throws with 2.9 seconds left.

    By The Associated Press December 05, 2024

  • Mavericks roar back in 4th quarter to outrun Grizzlies

    Dallas trailed 111-103 with 3:34 to play and went on a 16-3 run capped by two 3-pointers, winning despite Ja Morant’s 31 points.

    By The Associated Press December 03, 2024

• November 2024

  • Grizzlies win fifth in a row with victory over Pelicans

    Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant led with 27 points and seven assists. Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. had 23 points and eight rebounds for Memphis, while Santi Aldama added 20 points and went 8 of 9 from the field.

    By The Associated Press November 29, 2024

  • Marcus Smart’s 25 points lead balanced Grizzlies over Pistons

    Marcus Smart was 8 of 12 from the field, including 7 of 11 from outside the arc. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia finished with 19 points apiece, Pippen adding seven rebounds. Four more Grizzlies finished in double figures.

    By The Associated Press November 27, 2024

  • Morant returns with 22 points, 11 assists to lead Grizzlies over Portland

    Ja Morant shot 6 from 12 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, and Santi Aldama finished with 13 points and a career-high 17 rebounds.

    By The Associated Press November 25, 2024

  • Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies to 117-111 victory over Philadelphia

    Jaren Jackson Jr. had 25 points, Desmond Bane added 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies set a season-high with 19 3-pointers in a 117-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

    By The Associated Press November 20, 2024

  • High-scoring Grizzlies soar over L.A., but Morant leaves with injury

    Ja Morant, rookie Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points each for the Grizzlies, but the star point guard left the game with a hamstring injury.

    By The Associated Press November 06, 2024

  • Morant, Edey both score 25, but Nets beat Grizzlies by 2

    Ja Morant scored 25 points and rookie Zach Edey had season-highs of 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Grizzlies, but it was not enough to win in Brooklyn.

     

    By The Associated Press November 05, 2024

• October 2024

  • Morant’s triple-double leads Grizzlies to big win over Bucks

    Memphis came out hot, shooting 51% in the first half and holding the Bucks to 42%. The lead reached 31 early in the fourth quarter.

    By The Associated Press October 31, 2024

  • Despite JJJ’s 30-point effort, Nets beat turnover-prone Grizzlies

    Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 30 points, connecting on 10 of 12 shots, including all three of his 3-pointers.

    By The Associated Press October 30, 2024

• April 2024

  • Tennessee Senate advances bill to arm teachers a year after deadly Nashville school shooting

    Republican lawmakers in Tennessee advanced a proposal Tuesday to allow some teachers to carry handguns on public school grounds.

    By The Associated Press April 10, 2024