The Tigers will have to regroup quickly after a rough couple days to take on an SMU basketball team that’s top 50 in KenPom and the NET.

R’Chaun King, a 6-6 senior headed to Arkansas State, comes up big late for the Panthers.

The Grizzlies stars took turns planting daggers in the fourth quarter against Los Angeles. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 127, Lakers 113

NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jahvon Quinerly’s 3-pointer in the final seconds helped the Tigers avoid a stumble in its AAC opener.

NCAA men’s basketball box score for Thursday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Mills screamed in pain while grabbing his left knee after going airborne as he tried to drive baseline late in the first half against Tulsa.

Keeper Jackson and Tristan Spearman honored after big performances in holiday tournaments.

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At a 5-4 pace the rest of the way, the Grizzlies would finish 38-44. Based on current winning percentages for other teams, that would not be enough to get the final play-in spot.

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On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down a busy week for the team. 

Former Breakers coach John DeFilippo accepted the Memphis Showboats head coaching job after New Orleans wasn’t awarded a spot in the new UFL, whose first dispersal draft is Friday.

The Washington native scored 23 goals in the past two seasons while playing in USL League One.

Good, sustainable starts are going to be critical for the Grizzlies on an important three-game road trip, according to Desmond Bane. 

Standouts from Hillcrest and Hamilton lead the way this week.

Bartlett High and Houston High will host games Friday and Saturday.

Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin break down Memphis’ recent struggles and preview the Tigers’ AAC schedule. 

Ja Morant spoke on the criticism he faced following the “Rock Ya Hips” dance he did during a win over New Orleans on Dec. 26.

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Box score: Raptors 116, Grizzlies 111

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Toronto Raptors at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

The Grizzlies cut the Toronto lead to four in the fourth quarter, but the late push came up short. 

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Box score: Raptors 116, Grizzlies 111

Memphis women’s basketball team uses a strong fourth quarter to catch UAB, but the Blazers pulled away in final minute to drop the Tigers to 0-2 in league play.

The veteran midfielder will begin transition into coaching during the next two seasons.

The Tigers open an AAC schedule full of pitfalls with a road matchup against Tulsa on Thursday.

Jordon Hankins was the defensive coordinator in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl as the Tigers’ defense held Iowa State to zero rushing yards in a 36-26 win. 

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