Grizzlies blow out Pelicans as Jackson steps up
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (right) blocks the shot of New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (left) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant during takes a breather during a break in action against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (top) fouls New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (bottom) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gestures during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forwards Ziaire Williams dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (back) makes a pass around Pelican Naji Marshall (front) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (left0 grabs a rebound against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., (left) drives for a layup against New Orleans’ Willy Hernangomez (right) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane smiles on the bench during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (right) drives the lane against New Orleans’ Jose Alvarado (left) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (middle) is fouled by New Orleans’ Willy Hernangomez (left) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke goes for a dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (right) drives the lane against New Orleans’ Jose Alvarado (left) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar drives the lane against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (right) drives the lane against New Orleans’ Jose Alvarado (left) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies defender Jaren Jackson Jr. (left) applies defensive pressure on New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (right) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis cruised with big nights from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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