Grizzlies raising expectations

By  and , Daily Memphian Published: February 04, 2021 2:40 PM CT
<strong>As the NBA moves toward assembling the All-Star Game next month, the league released the latest results for fan voting that will help determine the game&rsquo;s starters. Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shown Dec. 26 against the Atlanta Hawks) is fourth among guards in the West.</strong> (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

As the NBA moves toward assembling the All-Star Game next month, the league released the latest results for fan voting that will help determine the game’s starters. Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shown Dec. 26 against the Atlanta Hawks) is fourth among guards in the West. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

Memphis’ seven-game winning streak over nearly a month’s span was enough to bring the Grizzlies from a below .500 group to fifth in the West standings. Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss their expectations the rest of the way based on the latest developments.

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Drew Hill

Drew Hill

Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.

Chris Herrington

Chris Herrington

Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.


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