Memphis didn’t win Game 2 in Utah Wednesday. But any Grizzlies fan who watched the game had to be pumped. The Grizzlies now have home-court advantage and the best player in the series. Saturday night at FedExForum should be wild.
Morant scored a career-high and franchise single-game record 47 points, but Utah’s 3-point shooting stopped Memphis, evening the series at 1.Related stories:
May 26, 2021: The Utah Jazz defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in Salt Lake City in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs.Related stories:
Join The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington Wednesday evening as the Memphis Grizzlies meet the top-seeded Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
Two state legislators from Tennessee say planning needs to begin immediately for a third bridge in Shelby County crossing the Mississippi River.
The nine-story hotel at 233 S. Front is connected to a sister hotel, the Hyatt Centric, which opened April 15 at Front and Beale.
While the Jazz will try to keep their emotions in check, the Grizzlies want to continue to bring them the fight.
Tony Allen has his place in Grizzlies lore; Dillon Brooks is establishing his in his own way.
Incumbent Mayor Keith McDonald is not seeking another term and when asked Wednesday confirmed he is supporting Bartlett Alderman David Parsons in the race.
Margaritas Mexican Grill & Bar is among the first commercial tenants announced for Lakeland Town Square with an opening date for the restaurant sometime around the first of the year.
Former major league manager and coach Mickey Callaway is suspended through at least the end of the 2022 season.
The Pax Memphis Recovery center has provided outpatient addiction counseling and services in East Memphis since 2018. The Board of Adjustment just approved a temporary variance allowing the center to provide inpatient care for up to two years.
The Greater Memphis Chamber is hiring Amity Schuyler, a seasoned veteran of nonprofit and government work, to oversee its efforts to promote workforce development in the community.
A developer of convenience stores selling fuel tore down the old, masonry building on a prominent Summer Avenue corner. Now he’s appealing a decision that he cannot build a C-store there.
Jacob’s Ladder CDC seeks a zoning variance to allow four, studio-style dwellings for seniors in the Beltline neighborhood, just east of the old Mid-South Fairgrounds.
Indoor veteran comes to the new NISL franchise after playing in Orlando and St. Louis.
Germantown’s Design Review Commission moved the new water tower and Houston High’s softball complex forward Tuesday.
Northpoint eliminates TRA in D2-A baseball
Trojans put Rebels away with an eight-run fifth inning.
Mitchell freshman stays calm, wins championship
Dorien Johnson outduels Melrose’s Montavious Cooper in a tightly-contested 110-meter hurdles race.
TRA hangs on, advances in D2-A softball
Rebels open Spring Fling with a victory over the team that defeated them in the 2018 championships game.
Trojans, Rebels meet in must-win baseball game
After opening defeats on Tuesday, teams will have to battle back from the losers bracket.
How a St. George’s standout got back on track
The senior overcame physical issues, mental doubts to reach state meet.
‘The hay is in the barn’ and CBHS track team has the horses
Multi-sport standouts set other interests aside as Brothers prepare for Division 2-AA championship track meet.
Torchy’s is running a little behind schedule but coming soon, Whataburger is making a solid comeback, and the Hope Shoppe offers in-store shopping (limited hours) once again.
Depending on the result, the Tigers could be facing a desperate UCF team in an even more rowdy environment.
First-place winner gets $750; essay will be adapted for a character in the Soul of the City cemetery tour in October.
Chris Englert was principal/president at CBHS for nearly three decades. He left in 2019 to take another assignment.
South Memphis residents were celebrating Tuesday as Sterilization Services of Tennessee left its home of nearly 50 years.
LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard dominated for more than a decade. This could be the first time since 2005 none of them are in the second round of playoffs.
It might sound boring to spend too much time talking up a chicken sandwich, but Belltower’s is a sleeper hit.
“Everybody is constantly focused on Memphis, Memphis, Memphis,” Tuggle said. “I will say something that’s probably going to shock you. The most violent criminals trying to get into our county are not coming from Memphis.”
“Shrek the Musical” and “Legally Blonde” are some of the shows coming to theater stages across Memphis. Plus, a Pulitzer Prize winning comedy-drama makes its regional premiere at Circuit Playhouse.
LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard dominated for more than a decade. This could be the first time since 2005 none of them are in the second round of playoffs.
Here’s part three of asking Daily Memphian staffers their food hot takes, date night ideas, lunch plans and more. Digital desk manager Elle Perry, digital producer Nick Lingerfelt and reporter Sophia Surrett are in the hot seat.