Herrington: The Grizzlies are in a playoff race; it’s time they embraced it
Memphis Grizzlies’ Justise Winslow (7) goes up for a layup against the Portland Trailblazers at FedExForum on Wednesday, April 28. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
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.
The team is facing at least three lineup disruptions, and there are just 11 regular-season games left to piece together the puzzle.
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