Calkins: The Grizzlies are down 3-1 — but Memphians should be thrilled
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (right) puts up a shot after being fouled by Utah Jazz defender Mike Conley (left) during action of game four of the NBA Playoffs on Monday, May 31, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz Monday to fall behind in their playoff series. So how come it felt like another great night for the Grizz?
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Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.