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.
Plus: Justise Winslow’s debut and why the second-half schedule could be a problem for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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.Related story
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.
Feb. 16, 2021: Pelicans 144, Grizzlies 113
The Grizzlies have not defeated New Orleans since No. 1 pick Zion Williamson arrived last season. Related story:
The similarities include the consistent usage of a 10-man rotation, but what will happen when some players return from injury?
Dillon Brooks can’t wait to make snow angels in Memphis. Ja Morant wants no part of it.
Ja Morant made it clear that he cares about winning, not the stat sheet.
Feb. 14, 2021: Grizzlies 124, Kings 110
The game got intense late in the fourth quarter, but the Grizzlies didn’t let go in Sacramento.