The Memphis Grizzlies have ample cause for serious complaints about the way the NBA scheduled the last week of their regular season. Early returns on Tuomas Iisalo and late-season Grizzlies player trendsRelated story:
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“The way they have accepted me and the proposed tinkering on both ends of the floor has been, to me, a very encouraging sign,” Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo said.
Ja Morant was announced as a starter but turned out to be a late scratch on Saturday night. Instead of “calling 12,” Memphis dialed 22, and Desmond Bane secured a much-needed win. Desmond Bane scores 38 in the Grizzlies’ 109-103 victory over PistonsRelated content:
The Pistons were as close as 93-91 with four minutes left but struggled to stop the Grizzlies around the rim. Bane hit a 3-pointer to make it 104-98 with 56 seconds left, and Memphis wrapped it up at free-throw line.
Here is the box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, April 5.
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Ja Morant made a 12-foot jumper in the lane as time expired, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies a win over the Miami Heat and giving interim coach Tuomas Iisalo his first victory with the team.
NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Miami Heat on Thursday, April 3, at Kaseya Center in Miami.
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The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Stephen Curry, perhaps the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen, fired up 20 3-pointers against Memphis, making 12. He finished with 52 points, almost single-handedly pulling his team to a win. Curry hits 12 3-pointers, scores 52 as Warriors defeat Grizzlies 134-125 Box Score: Warriors 134, Grizzlies 125 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis can’t hide from magnitude of Warriors gameRelated content:
Memphis' freefall in the standings continues and has it teetering at the play-in game line.
Here is the box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at FedExForum.
The Memphis Grizzlies have a standings board that hangs outside the exit of the locker room. It’s a reminder of how important Tuesday’s game has become.
The Grizzlies were competitive but couldn’t keep up with Boston’s shooting in the second half. Memphis has now lost 11 straight games to opponents with a winning record.
Ja Morant scored 26 points, Santi Aldama 21 and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 points and 15 rebounds as the Grizzlies closed within seven points with three minutes left.
Here is the box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Boston Celtics on Monday, March 31, at FedExForum.
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After an “insane” 48 hours, the Grizzlies lost to the Lakers, 134-127. So how can interim coach Tuomas Iisalo make it better? By doing one important thing.