The playoff race is ending
The Grizzlies are on the cusp of eighth in the West. Can they jump Golden State?
The Grizzlies are on the cusp of eighth in the West. Can they jump Golden State?
May 11, 2021: Grizzlies 133, Mavericks 104Related story:
Ja Morant’s production and energy were abundant in the Grizzlies’ huge win. Related story:
The Grizzlies could be without two starters tonight as they fight for play-in seeding.
The Grizzlies are in the play-in! The Grizzlies are in the play-in! And if that doesn’t merit a champagne shower, it’s a real accomplishment. Just look at the New Orleans Pelicans.
Four regular-season games remain that will determine their play-in fate.Related story:
Box score: Grizzlies 115, Pelicans 110Related stories:
The Grizzlies regrouped after a dismal third quarter and held on late for the win over the Pelicans.Related story:
The standings window is closing for Memphis, which now looks destined to finish in the eighth or ninth position in the West. Either way, for the Grizzlies a date with a significant home game in mid-May is incredibly likely.
This Kyle Anderson — a more willing shooter and more confident all-around offensive player — alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. might be a formula that works. Only time will tell.
“Her fingerprints are all over my basketball career,” the Grizzlies point guard says of his mom, Debbie Jones, a cancer survivor.
May 8, 2021: Grizzlies 109, Raptors 99 Jackson starts, Melton catches fire as Grizzlies beat RaptorsRelated story:
De’Anthony Melton made five 3-point shots in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. started for the first time this season.Related story:
The Grizzlies have a losing record when Jackson plays, but coincidence and circumstances have contributed to the situation.
May 6, 2021: The Detroit Pistons defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in Detroit.Related story:
It was the type of loss that will sting if it turns out to be the difference in the play-in tournament seeding. Related story:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss why Ja Morant’s top five point guard conversation is pointless.
When Shaquille O’Neal asked Ja Morant how he ranks himself among the league’s point guards, the Grizzlies player said he’s in the top five “for sure.” And he’s not backing down: “I said what I said.”
May 5, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minnesota.Related story:
Ja Morant scored 37 points and the Grizzlies held off the hot-shooting Timberwolves Wednesday night. Related story:
People rolled their eyes when Arnold Perl said FedExForum would be built on time and on budget. And he was right. Perl died this week at the age of 81. He leaves behind a better and more optimistic city.Related story:
Arnold Perl, the former chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and the New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, passed away this week after a lifetime of community service.Related story:
The issues seem innumerable, and the solutions few and far between.
The agitated Grizzlies saw coach Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant ejected late in the game. Related story:
May 3, 2021: The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Related story: