‘Growl Towels’ are back for Grizzlies’ play-in game
The Grizzlies want the play-in game against the Spurs to feel like the typical playoff atmosphere.
The Grizzlies want the play-in game against the Spurs to feel like the typical playoff atmosphere.
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors taught the Grizzlies some painful lessons Sunday. Let’s hope Ja Morant and the rest of the Grizzlies take those to heart.
No. 9 seed Memphis will host No. 10 San Antonio at 6:30 p.m.
Curry scores 46 points as Grizzlies, despite a noble rally attempt, are stuck with No. 9 seed
May 16, 2021: Memphis Grizzlies lose to Golden State Warriors, 113-101, in San Francisco.
Sophomore Jordan Ware qualifies for Spring Fling in two individual events and as part of two relays.
New goalkeeper John Berner keeps Memphis in it early before Birmingham picks up the three points.
There’s a reason this game will be on ESPN, and not only because it features fan favorites Steph Curry and Ja Morant. “Making the playoffs in the West is tough,” Morant said. “We knew that from the jump.”
OK, their bridge is more famous. And their team is more famous. But here’s why the Grizzlies can beat the Warriors — and claim eighth place in the Western Conference — in Sunday’s Battle of the Bridges.
May 14, 2021: The Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum, 107-106.
Eight Grizzlies rested against the Kings; all the better for one 18-year-old with a very specific Twitter page.
First-year head coach likes team’s work ethic in advance of Saturday’s season opener in Birmingham.
Tycho Collins, the team’s first academy signing, has had trials in England, the Netherlands and China.
The big man and the tenacious defender have proven undeniable worth and effectiveness this season.
The Memphis-Tulane matchup just got a lot more intense.
The Grizzlies defeated the Kings Thursday to set up a game against the Warriors for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. So take a load off, Grizzlies. It’s one of the biggest regular-season games in franchise history.
Dalis Hawkins of Briarcrest and Jaxon Hammond and Jake Ryan of CBHS among the top performers Thursday.
May 13, 2021: Grizzlies 116, Kings 110Related story:
Grizzlies rally to beat Kings, set up Sunday showdown in Golden Staten
The Grizzlies closed with an 11-0 run to set up a winner-takes-the-8-seed game against the Warriors Sunday.
The fullback and midfielder are the only two remaining from the inaugural 2019 season roster.
To reach eighth place in the West, the Grizz need to defeat Golden State.
Timely hitting sends Mustangs past Dragons.
MUS tennis players figured prominently at regionals.
First there was Grizzalina. Then Pascal the Pigeon. Now the Grizzlies are riding the good luck of “Rally Stanley.”
The Tigers’ new head coach will live out a dream with USA Basketball.