Positive COVID-19 tests forced the Tigers to cancel two games this week against Cincinnati and Houston. 

In this Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington decide which aspect of Memphis’ dominant win was the most impressive, and how much the Grizzlies can rely on Kyle Anderson’s offense moving forward.

The team is firmly in the mix as a playoff contender and they have their depth to thank, as well as veteran Kyle Anderson, playing the best basketball of his career. 

With their record-setting performance, led by Kyle Anderson, their swagger seems to be back.

Ja Morant said he agrees with stars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo that the All-Star Game is unnecessary. 

Feb. 10, 2021: Grizzlies 130, Hornets 114

Grizzlies, who pulled away in the third quarter, sank 23 3-pointers against the Hornets.

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Box score: Grizzlies 130, Hornets 114

The senior is averaging just over 16 points per game.

Memphis has paused activities “until further notice,” the program said in a news release. 

Less than a week after inking the best recruiting class in program history, coach Ryan Silverfield showed he’s still not taking his foot off the pedal.

Senior averaging 23.7 points in the past three contests.

Brothers survive one bad quarter against arch-rival MUS.

Opponents are shooting 13% better than the league average from 3-point range during the Grizzlies’ losing streak. 

Get ready to be on NCAA tournament bubble watch, Tigers fans. 

Feb. 8, 2021: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 113

Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.

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Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 113

University of Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield said the Tigers will open spring practice March 11 in advance of the April game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke and De’Anthony Melton against the Toronto Raptors Monday night at FedExForum.

Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.

Feb. 6, 2021: Pelicans 118, Grizzlies 109
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Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and seven rebounds in his return from COVID-19.

Alex Lomax said it would be a “dream come true” to lead Memphis back to the NCAA tournament. Against ECU, he kept that dream alive through sheer force of will.