Herrington: The pressure’s on as Grizzlies face elimination
The Grizzlies have momentum, but they’re back in enemy territory for Game 6. Are the Warriors’ veterans due for a rejuvenation?
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The Grizzlies have momentum, but they’re back in enemy territory for Game 6. Are the Warriors’ veterans due for a rejuvenation?
Steph Curry said the Warriors’ plan to close out the Grizzlies was to “Whoop That Trick.” Yeah, that was a mistake. The Grizzlies responded with one of the great whoopings in NBA playoff history.
Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman, 33, is the youngest person to receive the NBA Executive of the Year award.
On Wednesday night in Game 5, Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was the best player on the floor.
With 3:44 remaining in the third quarter, Jaren Jackson Jr. went to the scorer’s table and asked for “Whoop that Trick.” It was that kind of blowout for the Grizzlies in Game 5. Calkins: That’s how you whoop that trick, Steph. And what a glorious whooping it was. Herrington: The whooping is over for the Grizzlies. Now it’s winning time. Box score: Grizzlies 134, Warriors 95Related stories:
May 11, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum.Related story:
The Warriors haven’t really looked like the better team. Not decisively, at least. And the Grizzlies shouldn’t consider a great Game 5 their last hurrah.
Whatever happens, this has been a great Grizzlies season, one of only three in franchise history to include more than 50 wins in the regular season and also advancement in the playoffs.
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Golden State Warriors in Game 5, Round 2 of the NBA Playoff series tonight at 8:30 p.m.
Former Memphis Tigers player James Wiseman said he was not interviewed by the IARP for its investigation, and he believes Penny Hardaway will keep the Tigers program on track.
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Golden State Warriors tonight at 9 p.m. for Game 4, Round 2, of the NBA Playoffs.
The Grizzlies offered little update on Ja Morant’s knee, and Dillon Brooks said he would take back his foul on Gary Payton II if he could.
The Grizzlies led or tied for 47 minutes and 15 seconds, but not for the full 48 as the Warriors take a 3-1 playoff series lead. Calkins: Why Dillon, why? On a crushing ending to a crushing day. Herrington: Dillon Brooks had a tough night in a tougher loss Box score: Warriors 101, Grizzlies 98 Local fans say Grizz can manage without Morant Wiseman speaks about Tigers, injuries: ‘It’s made me stronger’ Grizzlies updates: Latest on Morant injury, Dillon Brooks’ returnRelated stories:
The Grizzlies point guard sat out Game 4 against the Warriors, which Memphis lost, 101-98.
Ja Morant was injured in the fourth quarter after Warriors guard Jordan Poole pulled on his knee. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he will be speaking with front office executive Zach Kleiman about the next step.
Memphis fans have voiced loudly their opinions of Dillon Brooks’ play in Game 4. Grizzlies lose lead in final minute, drop Game 4 to Warriors Calkins: Why Dillon, why? On a crushing ending to a crushing day. Herrington: Dillon Brooks had a tough night in a tougher loss Wiseman speaks about Tigers, injuries: ‘It’s made me stronger’
The Grizzlies were without star point guard Ja Morant. Desmond Bane still wasn’t quite right, scoring only eight points. But despite a team-high eight assists, it seemed like no one struggled like Dillon Brooks.
What was Dillon Brooks thinking? Why did he take that shot? The Grizzlies had the win right there for the taking. On a very hard ending to a very hard day.
May 9, 2022: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center in San Francisco. Grizzlies lose lead in final minute, drop Game 4 to WarriorsRelated story:
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has been the biggest reason why the series has been competitive. Now it’s someone else’s turn.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said there’s a “good chance” Ja Morant won’t be able to play in Game 4 on Monday. What it means for Morant, for the Grizzlies and for this increasingly bitter playoff series. Herrington: Remember, Grizzlies-Warriors was supposed to be funRelated stories:
Fans discuss Poole’s move on Ja, say Grizz-Warriors rivalry’s getting out of hand
Ja Morant doubtful to play Monday with knee injury
If the Grizzlies star point guard is not able to play in Game 4 against the Warriors, Tyus Jones will start.
Memphis is down 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals, but more worrisome than anything is Ja Morant’s knee, as the point guard left the game early and headed to the locker room, limping.
Supporters of the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors take to social media. Some wonder why Steven Adams didn’t play more minutes Saturday night; others ask, “Why can’t we just talk about the hoops?”
The Warriors proclaimed themselves ‘Gold Blooded’ on the T-shirts they gave out. The Grizzlies’ early offensive surge proved to be fool’s gold.