Herrington: Five takes from best weekend of the Grizzlies season (so far)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., left, and guard Ja Morant greet each other during player introductions before an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs at FedexForum. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
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.
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