Morant scores 35, but short-handed Grizzlies drop one to Mavericks
The Mavericks took advantage of the Grizzlies’ depleted roster, slowing the pace and taking away points in the paint.
The Mavericks took advantage of the Grizzlies’ depleted roster, slowing the pace and taking away points in the paint.
Jan. 21, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver.Related story:
Morant has 38 points, six rebounds and six assists, outperforming reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Related story:
Chris Herrington and former Grizzlies executive John Hollinger discuss the Grizzlies’ jump into contender status, the evolution of Jaren Jackson Jr., the pro prospects of Memphis Tiger players and more.
Fan voting for the game ends on Jan. 22, with the starters announced on Jan. 27.
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had monumental games, but ultimately the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo were too much.Related story:
Jan. 19, 2022: The Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Grizzlies in Milwaukee.Related story:
After a six-game absence, Jenkins is out of COVID protocols and will coach Wednesday night in Milwaukee.
As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
The Grizzlies will be missing their shooting guard and key reserve as they embark on a four-game road trip.
Steven Adams picked up one of the Chicago Bulls and carried him away like a small child. Just more evidence that this is not a Grizzlies team to be trifled with.
Jan. 17, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Chicago Bulls at FedExForum.
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.