Calkins: The atmosphere was great, Memphians! The game, not so much.
It was a wild Saturday at FedExForum. The atmosphere was cranked. And then — well, the game started. And the Grizzlies somehow fell flat.
‘We got to do more': Timberwolves take Game 1 in Memphis
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and the Timberwolves outscored Memphis by 27 points from behind the 3-point line in the upset victory.
Herrington: Game 1 loss suggests long, up-for-grabs series for Grizzlies
Game 2 — and hopes for the first playoff win at FedExForum since April 22, 2017 — will be about reacting, not overreacting.
‘Glue Girl,’ now ‘Chain Girl': Timberwolves-Grizzlies game disrupted
This is the second protest in a week against Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, alleging animal cruelty at a farm that he owns.
It was a busy Saturday on Beale
The Grizzlies may have lost Game 1 of the playoff, but Downtown Memphis bars and restaurants were big winners.
Box score: Timberwolves 130, Grizzlies 117
April 16, 2022: The Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
Emoni Bates enters transfer portal
The former No. 1-ranked player out of high school was part of Penny Hardaway’s No. 1 recruiting class.
What are the Tigers’ chances of landing top transfer Davis, and why is Harris leaving?
Getting a commitment from former SMU guard Kendric Davis would be a coup. And is Larry Brown staying?
Tyler Harris enters transfer portal
Harris said the decision to transfer wasn’t his
Collierville explores LED streetlight option
Collierville considers the possibility of lighting its streets with LEDs. A study to begin next week will take inventory of all the current streetlights and their condition, to give the board more direction.
Good Friday walk helps participants connect ‘spirituality and everyday life’
Religious leaders gathered with local residents and out-of-town visitors Friday, April 15, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for a Good Friday Stations of the Cross procession through Downtown.
Recipe Exchange: Sweet Grass Chicken Jambalaya
Sweet Grass is closing on Easter Sunday, but Ryan Trimm leaves us with one more recipe. This chicken jambalaya is full of flavor, but the secret is in the stock: Make your own.
Guest column: Solutions to homeownership challenges critical to city’s well-being
“The current circumstances are pricing nearly all low-income Memphians, and an exponentially increasing number of middle-income Memphians, out of the housing market entirely,” says Amy Schaftlein of United Housing Inc.
Overton Park Shell to open stage to Memphis creatives
When the Overton Park Shell changed its name recently, it was about more than just the name.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Cast a ballot for your favorite photo. We’ve got flowers, food, a 3-year-old Grizz fan, and high school baseball.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Key legislation pending at the Tennessee General Assembly
For more, visit The Daily Memphian’s full coverage of state government.
Updated Monday, April 18.
Metro
U of M receives $5M gift for internship program
A portion of the gift will go toward an endowment to fund certain internships in perpetuity.
Developing Education Play by play: What was said during MSCS’ superintendent evaluation committee
Business
Inked: Crunch Fitness weighs third location; Madison Ave. shopping center sold
Another Crunch Fitness could be headed to Memphis, and a shopping center on Madison Avenue sold for $1.78 million. Plus, ConMed Corp. leases a new building.
Premium Real Estate Cooper-Young development approved for property-tax incentive
Sports
Group effort takes Grizzlies over Spurs, Wembanyama 129-115
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane,, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. all scored 19 or more for Memphis, while neutralizing Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s impact.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 129, Spurs 115
Food
Food Files: The Crazy Coop, Cache 42 Downtown open
Two Downtown restaurants welcoming customers, a new Scooter’s coffee and a Waffle House one step closer to construction on Forest Hill Irene Road.
Suburbs
Democrat seeks Horn Lake mayor’s office
“The key is for people to see that the local election in your city is more important than even the national election,” Planning Commissioner and Horn Lake mayoral candidate Jimmy Stokes said.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Hard Truths,’ ‘Sing Sing’
Clear your calendars, Memphis cinephiles. Three of 2024’s very best films are in local theaters this week, and there’s no telling how long they’ll stick around.
Opinion
Calkins: Five board members want to oust Feagins. They’re making her a martyr instead.
Geoff Calkins: Whatever you think of the job Feagins has done, it can’t possibly be as bad as the job the board has done in trying to fire her. Instead of persuading the community that Feagins has to go, they have rallied the community to her side.
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.