Ja Morant said he doesn’t care about his 3-point statistics. He’s going to let the shots fly: “I’m going to shoot the ball, make or miss.”

One player whose presence is needed: De’Anthony Melton, even if the box score doesn’t necessarily reflect his impact. 

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Dillon Brooks upgraded to questionable; could play Thursday

If Dillon Brooks returns, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Killian Tillie would be the only players out because of injury.

After the All-Star break, the Grizzlies won’t have consecutive days off for the rest of the regular season. 

Former Grizzlies star is a 14-year veteran; Ja Morant also not picked.

Feb. 22, 2021: Mavericks 102, Grizzlies 92

The Grizzlies trailed by double digits nearly the entire way and lost the battle from 3-point range.

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Box score: Mavericks 102, Grizzlies 92

Since Justise Winslow’s debut Saturday night and the return of three players the Grizzlies elected to rest, Memphis will have its healthiest group of the season so far when it takes on the Dallas Mavericks Monday night.

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Fans finally got to see Justise Winslow in a Memphis Grizzlies uniform, and he’s happy to be thrown in the fire from the start.

More than a year after he joined the Grizzlies in a trade, Justise Winslow finally played for his new team. The stats were not pretty. But the future might yet be. 

Feb. 20, 2021: Suns 128, Grizzlies 97
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Justise Winslow missed his first nine shots, and the Grizzlies shot 15% from 3-point range.

The wing, who has not played in 13 months because of injuries, will get on the court, coach Taylor Jenkins confirmed.

Winslow, who has not played in an NBA game in more than a year, could make his Grizzlies debut Saturday night. 

Feb. 19, 2021: Grizzlies 109, Pistons 95

De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane returned to the lineup, giving the Grizzlies a much needed boost. Related article: Box score: Grizzlies 109, Pistons 95

His improved offensive game now makes the picture more difficult when Justise Winslow gets back.

The team’s best 3-point shooter will be back Friday night. The Grizzlies also updated the injury status of De’Anthony Melton and Dillon Brooks.

Ja Morant tells teammates to curse him out when they need to. Taylor Jenkins apparently said enough to officials Feb. 17 to earn his first-ever ejection. 

Ja Morant is now two triple-doubles away from tying Marc Gasol for the Grizzlies’ most all-time. And it’s not farfetched to believe that could happen by the end of the season. 

Feb. 17, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-113 at FedExForum.

No fans on a wintry day as the Grizzlies won the second game of a back-to-back.

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Box score: Grizzles 122, Thunder 113

Due to winter weather conditions, the game at 8 p.m. Wednesday will not have spectators.

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans thumped Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies for a fifth straight time Tuesday. And, yes, it’s frustrating, in part because it is not at all a reflection of reality.