Herrington: Twenty games in, Grizzlies look like good bet to win West
With Steven Adams covering his back, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) moves the ball down court past New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (Gerald Herbert/AP file)
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.
Memphis has not put its best lineup on the floor for a single second this season.
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