There have been 210 fouls called over the four games between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. So, yes, the games are taking much longer than they typically take. And, yes, there have indeed been more whistles that you are used to hearing.
Five years after David Fizdale unleashed his “take that for data” rant, Taylor Jenkins ripped the officials after the Grizzlies lost Game 4 to the Timberwolves. Will it work? Let us hope. But it would help if Ja would get healthy, fast.
The Memphis Grizzlies star opened up after the team’s loss in Minnesota, and said he is 100% behind coach Taylor Jenkins, who will surely see a fine coming from the league this week.
April 23, 2022: The Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center in Minneapolis.Related story:
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins criticized the officiating during a terse two-minute postgame news conference.
Desmond Bane scored 34 points, but Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards outscored Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. by 39 points.
The tweets from Saturday’s first-round playoff series game was overwhelmingly about the ridiculous number of fouls called against the Grizzlies, with a small break from another protestor.
Bally Sports’ Grizzlies sideline reporter Rob Fischer is known for his intentionally gaudy style, and he’s in search of a new store to supply his wacky outfits. Can you help?
With the IARP case unresolved and a roster in flux, landing the top guard out of the transfer portal was a coup.
Quarterbacks Seth Henigan and Grant Gunnell got their chances to air it out, and the defense played its cards close to the vest.
The former SMU guard knows Memphis loves its basketball, was wooed by Ja Morant and is on board with Hardaway’s roster ideas. Reigning AAC Player of Year Kendric Davis commits to MemphisRelated story:
The former SMU guard scored 20 and 27 points in the Mustangs’ two wins over Memphis this past season.
Despite a 2-1 Memphis lead, the nuts-and-bolts basketball of this series still feels up for grabs. Calkins: It’s the playoffs, Memphis. Keep doing the (completely crazy) things you do. Despite win, Grizzlies want to forget Game 3 Grizzlies play comeback game to celebrate; fans throw out Growl Towel ideasRelated stories:
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, April 23, for Game 4 of Round 1 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
Kyle Anderson said the key to closing out a playoff series is to remain focused, but play with a sense of urgency.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he didn’t know how the team came back twice to beat the Timberwolves in Game 3. Could that be because he didn’t realize all the totally loony things Memphis fans were doing to get the victory?
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington describe the emotional swings felt inside Target Center during the Grizzlies’ historic Game 3 comeback.
The Tigers will host Texas A&M at FedExForum next season. It could be a signature game for Memphis as the program continues to reshape its roster ahead of coach Penny Hardaway’s fifth season.
“Hometown booing him,” Tre Jones, Tyus Jones’ brother, tweeted. “They sick.” Yes, they were. But Tyus Jones was all smiles.
All 30 Major League Baseball teams have contacted him at some point and more than 20 have made in-home visits.
The Grizzlies came back from two massive deficits to stun the Minnesota Timberwolves. Just don’t ask coach Taylor Jenkins to explain how they did it. Even he doesn’t quite know.
These Grizzlies will be remembered for their gutsy performance, as well as being the Timberwolves’ tormentors.
April 21, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis. That happened: Grizzlies complete 26-point comeback to take Game 3Related story:
The Grizzlies held Minnesota to 12 points in the fourth quarter to complete a massive comeback and take a 2-1 lead in the series. Calkins: Grizzlies stun Timberwolves with record comeback — twice! Herrington: It was 19,634 against 5 in Target Center, but those fans learned a familiar lessonRelated stories:
The lefty struck out 12 in a victory over MUS last week.