When Morant’s on the bench, Grizzlies have to find way to keep ball moving
After struggling in the first half when Ja Morant was resting, the second half was an entirely different story for the Grizzlies’ second unit.
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November 2021
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Jaren Jackson Jr. delivers in Grizzlies win over Nuggets
Jackson scored 14 points in the second half and carried Memphis while Ja Morant was getting his last rest of the game.
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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Nuggets 106
Nov. 3, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Nuggets, 108-106 at FedExForum.
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Dillon Brooks playing in simulated games in ‘ramp up’ to return
There is no timeline for the star defender’s return, but his assignment to the Memphis Hustle is a positive sign it could come soon.
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Grizzlies notebook: Jackson pushing through slump, Jenkins hopeful of smooth Brooks return
Jaren Jackson Jr. is ignoring the mean tweets as he works on his game, and there’s more on Dillon Brooks and Ziaire Williams.
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Grizzlies bench delivers in victory over Nuggets
Tyus Jones was too brilliant to take off the floor, so coach Taylor Jenkins played with two point guards down the stretch against Denver.
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October 2021
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Herrington: JJJ’s game is in a bad place, but we’ve been here before
Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.
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Jimmy Butler, Heat overpower Grizzlies’ defense
The Memphis defense left a lot to be desired in a blowout loss to the Heat, which shot 52% from the field, and 57% from 3-point range.
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Box score: Miami Heat 129, Memphis Grizzlies 103
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The most important factor to Ja Morant’s All-Star campaign: Winning
Morant’s drive to be an All-Star is off to a fantastic start as the Grizzlies return from a tough West Coast trip.
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Ja Morant pushes Grizzlies to overtime win over Warriors
Morant “woke up” in the third quarter, finishing with 30 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals as the Grizzlies rallied from a 19-point deficit.
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FedExForum no longer requiring masks at Grizzlies, Tigers games
Children ages 2-11 still have to wear masks, however, and the entrance policy of vaccination or proof of negative test remains unchanged.
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Morant’s near triple-double not enough as Grizzlies routed in Portland
It was the Grizzlies’ first poor performance of the season, and unfortunately it was on national television.
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Box score: Trail Blazers 116, Grizzlies 96
Oct. 27, 2021: Trail Blazers defeat Grizzlies in Portland.
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Morant’s near triple-double not enough as Grizzlies routed in Portland
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Herrington: Ja Morant’s major Leap, Steven Adams’ passing, and other early Grizzlies observations
It has been an awfully encouraging first three games for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Ja Morant’s 40-point night ends with heartbreak
With 40 points and 10 assists, Ja Morant nearly carried the Grizzlies to overtime against the Lakers.
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Box score: Lakers 121, Grizzlies 118
Oct. 24, 2021: Lakers defeat the Grizzlies, 121-118, at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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Grizzlies edge Clippers to start West Coast trip on winning note
Jaren Jackson Jr. hit a 3-pointer with 16 seconds remaining to help the Grizzlies hold off the Clippers.
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Box score: Grizzlies 120, Clippers 114
Oct. 23, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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With impressive opening, Grizzlies’ backcourt shows it’s ‘growing up’
With the backcourt trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton, the Grizzlies hope they have something special brewing.
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A crash course on Memphis with center and New Zealander Steven Adams
Steven Adams, the Memphis Grizzlies center from New Zealand, was surprised to learn that the Peabody ducks are not an ice hockey team.
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Follow the Grizzlies: A guide to Memphis Grizzlies social media
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Follow the Grizzlies: A guide to Memphis Grizzlies social media
Want to keep up with Yves Pons off the floor? Follow his photography account on Instagram.
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FedExForum to allow at-home COVID-19 tests for entry to Tigers, Grizzlies games
FedExForum is urging fans to arrive early and be patient as new policies take effect.
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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies bet on each other with $105M extension
The numbers came out fair for both sides, but the best part is the likelihood Jackson and Ja will be together for a while.
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Jaren Jackson Jr.: $105M extension celebrated with ‘hugs and s---'
The young star credits both of his teams – his business team, and the Grizzlies – in getting the deal done during the summer, and just in time.
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