Memphis was up 13 at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Hornets 40-23 in the second. It was enough to easily weather a 12-0 run by Charlotte to close the period.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at FedExForum.

GG Jackson spoke for the first time Wednesday since returning from foot surgery. In a serious tone, he explained why he believes he has a lot to prove. 

The Grizzlies have hit the midpoint of the NBA season, so it is time for the mid-season check-in. Are the Grizzlies a contender? How are the stars and supporting cast? How’s the system?

The Grizzlies already have one closer in superstar Ja Morant, but Jaren Jackson Jr. is proving to be another clutch-time piece. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Timberwolves 106

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Securing contested possessions and nailing clutch free throws are things that usually won’t make the highlight reel, but they can guide a team across the finish line and they did Monday for the Grizzlies.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106 on Monday.

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Timberwolves 106

NBA box score for Monday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves.

GG Jackson will make his Grizzlies season debut Monday. Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins feels Jackson’s impact will need to start on defense. 

The Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first nationally televised home game of the season, which is also their MLK Day game.

Big man Santi Aldama led the way over the Spurs, delighting his teammates. “Aggressive Santi is good for the Memphis Grizzlies,” said Luke Kennard.

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Box score: Grizzlies 140, Spurs 112

The Grizzlies outscored the Spurs 40-22 in the third quarter Friday, closing the period on an 18-2 run.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Pace can color the game in a number of ways. Herrington breaks down three of the ways it impacts the Grizzlies.

Head coach Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies can’t prepare for the unique skills of Spurs big Victor Wembanyama. On Friday, the team will just have to “go through it” again.

Taylor Jenkins started coaching in a locker room that felt like a glorified janitor’s closet. Now he’s coaching the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies.

The spectacular dunk from Ja Morant didn’t count, but the game did. The Grizzlies got a needed win over the Spurs amid a tough stretch. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 129, Spurs 115

Ja Morant, Desmond Bane,, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. all scored 19 or more for Memphis, while neutralizing Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s impact.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

The Grizzlies will get a fourth and final (until the playoffs?) shot at the Houston Rockets in a couple of weeks. Chris Herrington has written five quick thoughts about the Houston-Memphis matchup.

The Grizzlies held an eight-point lead with a little more than six minutes to play, but they couldn’t survive a late surge from Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets. 

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This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Jaren Jackson Jr. arrived at a game last week wearing a custom Yuki Kawamura sweatshirt. Now Kawamura wants a Jackson hoodie so the teammates can match. 

Ja Morant made the biggest plays late to push the Grizzlies to victory over the Timberwolves, but teammates Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane did much of the heavy-lifting to get to that point. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 127, Timberwolves 125

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 33 points, Ja Morant made a tiebreaking jumper with 18 seconds left, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Saturday night game that was tight from start to finish.