There are 28 article(s) tagged Xavier Tillman Sr.:

• 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

  • ‘Hooting and hollering': Grizzlies open practice knowing there’s no time to waste

    Coach Taylor Jenkins is “ready to go” and Ja Morant is enthusiastic about what Desmond Bane will provide with his 3-point shooting. 

    By Drew Hill December 06, 2020

  • Grizzlies are united on their expectations: Bet on it

    Ja Morant has seen the preseason predictions, which only reinforce his goal: “Proving everyone wrong.”

    By Drew Hill December 02, 2020

  • Herrington: Grizzlies bring stable roster into tumultuous season

    But there are other issues to confront, among them safety during a pandemic, and an uncomfortably close tax line.

    By Chris Herrington December 01, 2020

• November 2020

  • Herrington: Grizzlies work plan, build young talent, in forward-looking offseason

    One of the differences between the prior front office and the one now led by Kleiman: Putting more stock in production, less on tools.

    By Chris Herrington November 23, 2020

  • Xavier Tillman Sr. takes pride in his defense, Michigan State tradition

    The Grizzlies rookie is ready to add offensive versatility to his game. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2020

  • What an eventful NBA draft night means for the Memphis Grizzlies

    The Grizzlies have decisions to make during free agency now that the roster is starting to get much more crowded. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2020