In taking down the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday and then the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, Memphis won consecutive games for only the third time this season. Grizzlies Insider: Turning the corner? Jackson doesn’t want to ‘jinx’ itRelated story:
The Memphis Grizzlies are staying humble as they try to climb their way out of the bottom of the West.
The Grizzlies star point guard was on the bench in a sling, but Jaren Jackson Jr., Vince Williams Jr., Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart lifted the team to come back win on the road.Related story:
Here is the box score for the Sunday, Jan. 7, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant woke up with a sore shoulder following the team’s win over the Lakers.
The Grizzlies stars took turns planting daggers in the fourth quarter against Los Angeles. Related story:
NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers.
At a 5-4 pace the rest of the way, the Grizzlies would finish 38-44. Based on current winning percentages for other teams, that would not be enough to get the final play-in spot. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players recognize important road trip aheadRelated story:
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down a busy week for the team.
Good, sustainable starts are going to be critical for the Grizzlies on an important three-game road trip, according to Desmond Bane.
Ja Morant spoke on the criticism he faced following the “Rock Ya Hips” dance he did during a win over New Orleans on Dec. 26. Grizzlies comeback falls short against RaptorsRelated content:
Box score: Raptors 116, Grizzlies 111
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Toronto Raptors at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.
The Grizzlies cut the Toronto lead to four in the fourth quarter, but the late push came up short. Ja Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticismRelated stories:
Darko Rajakovic said his stop in Memphis was instrumental in preparing him for his first NBA head coaching job with the Raptors. Darko’s back: Grizzlies players, coaches praise former assistantRelated story:
Two rare talents, and two of the league’s most compelling young stars, met on the floor of FedExForum Tuesday night.
Ja Morant dunked on Victor Wembanyama, starting a sequence that put the Spurs away in the fourth quarter on Tuesday. Grizzlies Insider: Even with wounded hand, Marcus Smart makes no excusesRelated stories:
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Jan. 2, 2024.
Let it Fly, the sports bar Mike Miller opened in 2019, closed its Germantown location.
Jaren Jackson Jr. said former assistant coach Darko Rajakovic, now with the Raptors, always knew how to motivate him.
At shootaround, Marcus Smart’s peeled back the bandage on his left hand exposing a gnarly wound. He’s playing through it, and setting an example for Grizzlies teammates.
Time only moves in one direction, and if a new year can’t exactly offer a fresh start in the standings, it can perhaps offer a new trajectory.
NBA box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings.
The Grizzlies have allowed opponents to shoot 49% or better in each of their last three games. Related story:
Illness has smacked Memphis hard over the last few weeks. The Grizzlies were out-rebounded 54-33 in a loss to the Clippers on Friday night. Related story:
NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers.