March 20, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston. 

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Memphis shook off a lethargic beginning, with Desmond Bane taking charge (24 points) and De’Anthony Melton coming in for 16 points and seven rebounds. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 122, Rockets 98

Ja Morant will sit out for the second time in three games. 

March 18, 2022: The Atlanta Hawks defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

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The Grizzlies couldn’t get into a flow as Atlanta, even without star Trae Young, had a good shooting night.

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Box score: Hawks 120, Grizzlies 105

The point guard had missed Tuesday’s game because of back soreness.

“Hey, that’s always what I wanted to do,” Clarke said. “Just catch lobs.”

The Grizzlies are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and ESPN’s desire to be in Memphis proves it. 

His teammates can point to one reason or another to explain the Grizzlies’ record. Jackson relies on their knowledge and goes about his business.

March 15, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Desmond Bane celebrated his homecoming with 21 points on 58% shooting in the blowout. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 135, Pacers 102

On a drive to the basket against the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 8, Brooks stepped on the foot of a defender, badly spraining his ankle. It took him more than two months to make his eventual return, which came on Sunday against Oklahoma City. 

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The Grizzlies have a record of 12-2 this season with Ja Morant unavailable. 

It’s perfect timing for the return of Dillon Brooks. 

March 13, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Brooks scored 15 points in his return from his ankle injury, and the Grizzlies thwarted the Thunder’s late run. 

The defensive force has played just 21 games this season. The Grizzlies will try to reintegrate him as quickly as possible. 

March 11, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New York Knicks at FedExForum. 

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Ja Morant scored 10 straight and Jaren Jackson Jr. had three blocks during a key run as the Grizzlies erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 118, Knicks 114

The Grizzlies know that the shooting must improve to win in the playoffs. “Maybe there are some things schematic-wise and spacing that I can work with,” Coach Taylor Jenkins said. 

Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready. 

The Grizzlies show off in style, and on national television. 

March 8, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum.

Memphis cruised with big nights from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.

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Box score: Grizzlies 132, Pelicans 111