Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the second half on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at FedExForum. (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
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