There are 34 article(s) tagged Xavier Tillman Sr.:

• July 2022

  • Herrington: What summer play says about Ziaire Williams, Kenneth Lofton Jr. and other Grizzlies

    Here’s an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and what they might be able to contribute to the rotation and bench.

    By Chris Herrington July 14, 2022

• May 2022

  • Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1

    Taking in age and contract status, among other factors, here is a look at what the value might be for Grizzlies players ranked No. 17 to No. 9. 

    By Chris Herrington May 17, 2022

• April 2022

  • Grizzlies podcast: Memphis nails Game 2 adjustments

    The Grizzlies went away from Steven Adams and used second-year forward Xavier Tillman Sr., who delivered critical defensive stops and rebounds. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington April 20, 2022

• January 2022

  • Grizzlies notebook: MLK Jr. Day game, injuries and Bane’s stats oddity

    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. 

    By Drew Hill January 16, 2022

  • Xavier Tillman Sr.: Grizzlies love their city because it has ‘real ones’

    Xavier Tillman Sr. said it’s not the national attention that is the most fun. It’s the players’ bond that has grown since the beginning of the season.

    By Drew Hill January 12, 2022

• December 2021

  • Grizzlies add Xavier Tillman Sr. to health and safety protocols

    The Grizzlies will have seven players out when they play the Spurs on Friday night. 

    By Drew Hill December 30, 2021

• October 2021

  • Herrington: Clarke, Tillman seek roles in crowded Grizzlies frontcourt

    The Grizzlies have been successful when Brandon Clarke and Xavier Tillman Sr. were paired, outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per 100 possessions, according to NBA.com.

    By Chris Herrington October 05, 2021

• August 2021

  • Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman’s improvement starts at home

    Xavier Tillman Sr. called his wife, Tamia, a “superwoman” for taking care of two small children and working toward her degree all while he was on the road in a brutal schedule.

    By Drew Hill August 11, 2021

• June 2021

  • Desmond Bane named to NBA All-Rookie second team

    Bane, picked No. 30 overall by the Grizzlies, had the best 3-point shooting percentage among all rookies this season.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 17, 2021

• May 2021

  • NBA playoffs: Grizzlies are ‘not the ones to pick on’

    While the Jazz will try to keep their emotions in check, the Grizzlies want to continue to bring them the fight. 

    By Drew Hill May 26, 2021

  • Ja Morant takes command, leads Grizzlies into playoffs

    Morant scores 35 against Warriors, and two rookies made clutch shots as the Grizzlies go to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 117, Warriors 112 (OT)

    Grizzlies to face Jazz in NBA playoffs

    By Drew Hill May 22, 2021

• April 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Road Warriors

    The Memphis Grizzlies have a new nickname: The Road Warriors. “I don’t know who started it, but it’s something that’s said a lot, that’s for sure,” Desmond Bane said. “I don’t mind it, I kind of like it.”

    By Drew Hill April 29, 2021

  • Herrington: 10 takes from a Grizzlies season gone wild

    The Grizzlies have been short-handed but also offensively explosive. And the De’Anthony Melton Appreciation Society reconvenes.

    By Chris Herrington April 21, 2021

  • Grizzlies start road trip with win over Bulls

    Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 32 points as six Grizzlies scored in double digits.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 126, Bulls 115

    By Drew Hill April 17, 2021

• March 2021

  • As first-year Memphis assistant Rajakovic adapts, so do the rookies

    Desmond Bane and Xavier Tillman Sr. came in with “100% Grizzlies DNA” and a high IQ. It’s up to the player development coaches to maximize their talent.

    By Drew Hill March 08, 2021

• January 2021

  • Grizzlies: 13 takeaways 13 games into the regular season

    It’s not the break the team wanted, but the rash of postponements could help get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the court together for more games. 

    By Drew Hill January 25, 2021

  • Rapidly improving Grizzlies’ defense is catalyst for winning streak

    The Grizzlies lead the NBA in steals per game and rank second in defensive efficiency behind the reigning champion Lakers. 

    By Drew Hill January 22, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies’ MLK Day win arrives at a pivot point

    The West is starting to separate into layers of quality. How the Grizzlies fare in the next 10 games will be telling. 

    By Chris Herrington January 19, 2021

  • Grizzlies win fifth straight with victory over Suns

    Grayson Allen and Ja Morant came up clutch inside the final minute to seal the win in a nationally televised game. 

    By Drew Hill January 19, 2021

  • Calkins: Ja Morant and ‘a bunch of hoopers’ save a special day

    It would have been sweeter if 18,000 Memphians had been jammed into FedExForum. But Ja Morant made sure this MLK Day game ended with a win. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 19, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Ja Morant upgraded to questionable

    The team is staying alive in the way-too-early playoff outlook even as it plays without its stars. 

    By Drew Hill January 14, 2021

  • For rookie Xavier Tillman Sr., it’s the little things

    Xavier Tillman Sr. will have an expanded role to fill if Jonas Valanciunas misses time due to health and safety protocols. 

    By Drew Hill January 10, 2021

  • Lakers pull away from Grizzlies in Gasol’s return

    The Grizzlies welcomed Marc Gasol back, but LeBron James won the game for the Lakers in the fourth quarter. 

    By Drew Hill January 03, 2021

• December 2020

  • Good ‘habits’ so far: Jenkins pleased as Grizzlies follow mantra

    Coach Taylor Jenkins detects positive trends from rookies and Ja Morant’s leadership.

    By Drew Hill December 13, 2020

  • Ja Morant, Grizzlies strong in preseason win over Minnesota

    Memphis got its initial looks at rookies Xavier Tillman Sr. and Desmond Bane. 

    By Drew Hill December 12, 2020