The first Grizzlies Mailbag of the season includes questions on the respectively recent and looming returns of Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr., a back-up big problem, the rookies we’re getting to know and much more.
The Grizzlies made a push in the second half, but fell just short while playing without Steven Adams. Related story:
NBA box score for Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 game between the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Grizzlies vs. Celtics will feature an individual matchup between superstar point guard Ja Morant and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart.
Ten games into this new season, the 7-3 Grizzlies are on pace for 57 wins and are once again close behind the conference-leading Phoenix Suns.
The Grizzlies gave up a 23-point lead, but managed to escape with a win over the Wizards on Sunday night. Related story:
NBA box score for Sunday’s game at FedExForum between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Washington Wizards.
The Grizzlies looked spectacular Friday, 130-99. But the absolutely best part of the night? An efficient (yes, efficient!) Dillon Brooks.
NBA box score for Friday, Nov. 4 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets from FedExForum in Memphis.
Ja Morant assisted his teammates against the Hornets. His mother assisted a young fan to create a night he will remember forever.Related stories:
Jaren Jackson Jr. has begun 3-on-3 play and is ramping up conditioning to prepare for a return to play, but the Grizzlies do not have a target date for the forward yet.
Desmond Bane leads the NBA in fourth quarter scoring this season. He and Ja Morant give the Grizzlies a lethal combination in winning time.
Memphis gave up a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but found a way to win on the road in Portland. Related story:
NBA box score for Wednesday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers played in Portland, Oregon.
The jersey retirement will take place during a ceremony at FedExForum at a future game to be determined by the program and the late Wright’s family.
The Grizzlies have played just two games so far this season with Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant and Desmond Bane available.
Utah outdueled Memphis, 121-105, inside Vivint Arena on Monday. They took both games of the baseball-style two-game series. Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant, Jake LaRavia still questionable with illnessRelated stories:
NBA box score for Monday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz played in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ja Morant and Jake LaRavia got sick this week, just like a lot of Memphians as the flu numbers in the city rise.
“Even with some wayward two-point shooting, the Brooks that returned this week is the kind of player the Grizzlies need.”
The Jazz drained 19 3-pointers to outduel the Grizzlies on Saturday night. Related Story:
NBA box score for Saturday, Oct. 29 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz.
The remixed style of Grizzlies offense has Memphis carving up bad NBA defenses early in the season.
With a 125-110 win, the Grizzlies moved to 4-1 on the season, the Kings to 0-4 and the Grizzlies’ recent dominance in the matchup continued. Grizzlies Insider: Tinkering continues for Taylor Jenkins without Ziaire WilliamsRelated story:
NBA box score for Thursday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings from Sacramento, California.