Grizzlies put on a show in trouncing Bulls
After a slow start, it was all Morant, Jackson and Bane and a couple of viral video moments (Steven Adams!) in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Game. Related story:
After a slow start, it was all Morant, Jackson and Bane and a couple of viral video moments (Steven Adams!) in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Game. Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies are large favorites against the depleted Chicago Bulls in the 20th Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.
Ja Morant said that Monday will be a special occasion for the Grizzlies as they take on the Chicago Bulls in the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.
Here are some key numbers and facts to remember from the historic run.
Jan. 14, 2022: The Dallas Mavericks defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum.Related story:
Grizzlies’ winning streak ends in sloppy show vs. Mavericks
The 11-game run ends with a blowout loss to the Mavericks on Friday night at FedExForum. Related story:
Jaren Jackson Jr. will be presented the award ahead of Friday’s game against the Mavericks.
Jan. 13, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum.Related story:
Konchar grabs 17 rebounds as Memphis scraps to 11th straight win
John Konchar and his relentless effort were the difference at the end against the Timberwolves.Related story:
Box score: Grizzlies 116, Timberwolves 108
The first kid in line for the Grizzlies jersey exchange on Thursday was ready to turn in Steph Curry for Ja Morant.
The Grizzlies point guard’s viral week has pushed him to second, ahead of Luka Doncic, in All-Star Game fan voting for Western Conference guards.
The gist of comments from Kendrick Perkins, Skip Bayless and Magic Johnson is simple: Ja Morant is awesome at basketball, and it’s about dang time the Grizzlies are considered a top-tier team in their conference.
Ja Morant wanted a kid to trade in his Steph Curry jersey for one of his own. The Grizzlies are now opening the offer to the first 250 kids 12 and younger.
Xavier Tillman Sr. said it’s not the national attention that is the most fun. It’s the players’ bond that has grown since the beginning of the season.
Why did Ja Morant stare down that little kid? Because he was wearing a Golden State jersey. And as the Warriors learned Tuesday night, this Grizzlies team is going to demand your respect.
Jan. 11, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum.Related story:
Grizzlies beat Warriors for 10th straight win
Ja Morant scored 29 points as the Grizzlies, “the new sheriff in town,” rallied against one of the best teams in the league. Related story:
Box score: Grizzlies 116, Warriors 108
The dismissal came after Allen and his wife, Desiree, the victim in the Nov. 28 incident, appeared in court together Tuesday afternoon with attorney Leslie Ballin.
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, once the upstarts, come to town to meet (again) the brash upstarts of Morant, Jackson and Bane.
Ja Morant is the first player this season to earn the honor in consecutive weeks.
It’s a new era of Grizzlies, with the same Memphis vs. Everybody attitude.
Jan. 9, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Grizzlies made the Lakers their latest victim, and Ja Morant created one of the top highlights of his young career.
The Grizzlies are in the first season of a competitive window, one they hope will be open for a while and open even wider in the near future. The focus is no longer on “the future.” But it’s not just on the present season either. It’s on an extended moment.
Brooks, who was injured Saturday against the Clippers, is a critical piece to the Grizzlies’ defense.