The Memphis Grizzlies have 21 games left in this NBA regular season, and the Western Conference playoff race is so tight that intrigue could linger to the final day. Grizzlies Insider: For Memphis, ‘the real test is on the road’Related story:
Can the Grizzlies get a signature road win? Memphis has beaten only three winning teams on the road this season, all before the start of the new year.
Clothing designers Immortal Ink and Rowdy Dept. joined forces and debuted their new, exclusive Grizzlies merchandise Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the home game against the Lakers. Memphis Grizzlies tap local designers for limited-edition merchandiseRelated story:
The Grizzlies snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a win over the Rockets on Wednesday. After a sluggish first half, they dominated the third quarter and cruised to the finish. Box score: Grizzlies 113, Rockets 99 Ja Morant partners with Powerade for new commercial Ja Morant involved in mall altercation last summer Xavier Tillman’s play has created a dilemma. Will he go back to sitting out?Related stories:
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets in the Toyota Center in Houston on March 1, 2023.
Morant and up to nine people came to the mall after the mother of someone in Morant’s group was involved in a verbal confrontation with a Finish Line employee, according to the police report. Mall security asked Morant to leave the parking lot, and the incident escalated.
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that Xavier Tillman Sr.’s strong play since the All-Star break is going to force some “tough decisions” when Steven Adams returns from a knee injury.
Ja Morant stars in a new commercial for Powerade, which is set for a brand relaunch in 2023.
The Lakers came to town Tuesday and greatness followed. No, not from LeBron James. He missed the game with a bum foot. But he had a splendid seat to watch Ja Morant score 28 points in the third quarter to lead the Grizzlies to victory.
Ja Morant set a franchise record with 28 points in the third quarter and finished with a 39-point triple-double. Related story:
NBA box score for the Tuesday, Feb. 28 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Lakers played at FedExForum in Memphis.
The Los Angeles Lakers star suffered a foot injury Sunday against Dallas.
The Grizzlies hope to have Steven Adams back by the end of the upcoming road trip. Grizzlies Insider: Scheduling positions Memphis well for No. 2 seedRelated story:
The Memphis Grizzlies have the easiest remaining schedule in the NBA, according to opponent win percentage. But the next two weeks will be a tough test for Ja Morant and company.
The best assist of all came after the final buzzer, from pint-sized point guard in training Tyus Jones Jr., the toddler who climbed into his dad’s lap at the postgame dais and got things started.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum with 18,302 in attendance.
This battle between the West’s two top teams evened the season series 1-1, with a third and final (for now) meeting coming next Friday in Denver.Related story:
Memphis led every minute from the 10:38 mark of the first quarter until it slipped away in the final 39 seconds. Box score: Philadelphia 110, Memphis 105 Grizzlies Insider: Examining two national television narrativesRelated stories:
Memphis Grizzlies fall to Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
The Grizzlies are 5-7 in nationally televised games this season. Seven of their next 10 games will be played on TNT or ESPN.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Steven Adams has not started 5-on-5 play while he recovers from a knee injury he sustained on Jan. 22. Adams is not expected to play Thursday in Philadelphia. As Grizzlies return, the competition is tougher and questions growRelated story:
The Grizzlies pulled out of a recent swoon by winning three of four games before the All-Star break.
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. made a stir at NBA All-Star Weekend with his Memphis designed fit.
“Bro, you have to level up each day, and every day I’ve killed every fit,” Jackson said. “And I don’t really be saying that out loud. This was the best I have ever dressed.”
NBA All-Star box score. Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. each score 6 points.