Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss potential playoff opponents: Which team would be the best matchup for Memphis? And, is there a team the Grizzlies would like to avoid?

A spin around the Grizzlies locker room is a view of a sprawling ecosystem, rich with different types of players, talent, experience and – most notably – personalities.

Anne Boyd celebrated her 90th birthday with her first Grizzlies game at FedExForum. That says a lot about her. And a lot about what the Grizzlies have come to mean to this city over the past 22 years. 

Memphis trailed by five in the fourth quarter, but found a late surge from Desmond Bane to beat the Portland Trail Blazers. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 119, Trail Blazers 109

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

On Tuesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies will play their regular season homecourt finale against the Portland Trail Blazers before heading out on a season-concluding three-game road trip.

The Grizzlies led by 23 points, but crumbled in the second half against Chicago and allowed 31 points off turnovers.

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Box score: Bulls 128, Grizzlies 107

NBA box score for the Sunday, April 2 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls played at the United Center in Chicago.

The Grizzlies trailed by 20 points in the first quarter, but erased that deficit with big nights from Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard.

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Clippers 94

Kenneth Lofton Jr. named NBA G League Rookie of the Year

NBA box score for Friday’s Memphis Grizzlies-L.A. Clippers game.

Grizzlies two-way player Kenneth Lofton Jr. was named NBA G League Rookie of the Year. He averaged 20.2 points and 10.5 rebounds in 17 games for the Memphis Hustle this season.

Ja Morant has taken off the mask, and says he’s not worried about the All-NBA team. “My mind is on continuing to win games, finish the regular season off strong and then get ready for the playoffs,”he said. “To start our journey to go win a ring.”

Despite a night off from meaningful players on both sides, the home team had the game’s lone active star in Ja Morant. The visitors had the deeper cast of proven NBA players, and that proved too much. 

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Box score: Clippers 141, Grizzlies 132

NBA box score for the Wednesday, March 29 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers played at FedExForum in Memphis.

Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Tyus Jones are all listed as doubtful against the Clippers on Wednesday night. Ja Morant is expected to play. 

The Grizzlies set a franchise record by winning their 33rd home game Tuesday. Not bad for a team that was supposed to be in disarray not long ago. How did they do it? “This is the closest team I’ve ever been a part of,” said Desmond Bane.

The Grizzlies clinched the best home record in franchise history on Tuesday night with a win over Orlando. They are 33-5 inside FedExForum. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 113, Magic 108

NBA box score for the Tuesday, March 28 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic played at FedExForum in Memphis.

Kobe Bryant had a vision for Mackenly Randolph. Her father, former Grizzlies star Z-Bo, is determined to make it come true. 

I’m not sure anyone is bothered by the “parade inside my city” line aside from a television carnival barker and people on the Internet, but does a lyrical investigation after recent incidents make one wince? Sure.

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Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks wants Memphis to bring playoff atmosphere

“We are building up to it, and once we get (to the playoffs) I know it’s going to be rocking regardless of the score,” says Brooks.