Morant’s 21-point, 12-assist performance carries Grizzlies past Wembanyama and the Spurs 129-115
9 hours, 10 minutes ago

Morant’s 21-point, 12-assist performance carries Grizzlies past Wembanyama and the Spurs 129-115

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Ja Morant had 21 points and 12 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey tossed in a hook shot over Wembanyama and later pushed his way past the center for a two-handed dunk in the first quarter. Key moment Wembanyama blocked Edey’s dunk attempt with nine seconds remaining in the first quarter and then blocked Aldama’s follow on the same possession. Bane was able to gather the blocked shot and sank a 3-pointer that cut San Antonio’s lead to 30-28 with six seconds remaining in the first quarter.

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NBA roundup: Ja Morant’s late baskets propel Grizzlies past Wolves
4 days, 3 hours ago

NBA roundup: Ja Morant’s late baskets propel Grizzlies past Wolves

The Hindu  

Ja Morant made back-to-back baskets in the final minute to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 127-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis. Jaden McDaniels finished with 21 points, Naz Reid added 19 points off the bench and Julius Randle had 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Heat 119, Trail Blazers 98 Tyler Herro made …

Sengun has 32 points and 14 rebounds as the Rockets beat the Grizzlies 119-115 in Morant’s return
6 days, 9 hours ago

Sengun has 32 points and 14 rebounds as the Rockets beat the Grizzlies 119-115 in Morant’s return

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 on Thursday night in a showdown between two of the top teams in the Western Conference. Jalen Green finished with 27 points and Fred VanVleet scored 22 as the Rockets won their third straight and solidified their …

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 35 points to lead Grizzlies past Mavs 119-104
1 week, 2 days ago

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 35 points to lead Grizzlies past Mavs 119-104

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 35 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 119-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Scotty Pippen Jr. finished with 18 points, while Jaylen Wells added 17 points and 11 rebounds as Memphis won for the 10th time in the last 11 home games. The …

Grizzlies set team scoring record in 155-126 rout of Raptors behind Edey and Jackson
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Grizzlies set team scoring record in 155-126 rout of Raptors behind Edey and Jackson

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 21 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, Zach Edey also scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise scoring record in blowing out the skidding Toronto Raptors 155-126 on Thursday night. Desmond Bane added 19 points, Jaylen Wells scored 17 and Ja Morant had 15 points and …

Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Desmond Bane scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies, without star player Ja Morant, beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 128-112 on Saturday night. Atlanta fared well enough offensively without Young, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a Grizzlies team that shot 51% from the field. Key moment With 30 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Memphis forward Jake …

Victor Wembanyama scores 42 points in the Spurs’ 133-126 OT victory over the Hawks
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Victor Wembanyama scores 42 points in the Spurs’ 133-126 OT victory over the Hawks

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 42 points in overtime and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on Thursday night. His return allowed San Antonio to open with its projected starting lineup for the first time this season. Key moment The Hawks and the Spurs traded four straight 3-pointers in the final 90 seconds …

Wembanyama, Spurs to host Young and the Hawks
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Wembanyama, Spurs to host Young and the Hawks

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -1; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta visits San Antonio for a non-conference matchup. The Spurs are shooting 45.4% from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points lower than the 46.9% the Hawks allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 5-5, averaging 112.1 points, …

Morant and Bane star as the Grizzlies beat the Nets 135-119
1 month ago

Morant and Bane star as the Grizzlies beat the Nets 135-119

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 28 points and 10 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Brooklyn Nets 135-119 on Friday night for their fourth consecutive win. Desmond Bane added 21 points as Memphis improved to 10-1 in its last 11 games overall. Takeaways Nets: Brooklyn played physical on defense and the game got chippy in the second half. …

Ja Morant scores 32 to help Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 and snap 10-game losing streak in Boston
1 month, 1 week ago

Ja Morant scores 32 to help Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 and snap 10-game losing streak in Boston

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Ja Morant had 32 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a 10-game losing streak in Boston with a 127-121 win over the Celtics on Saturday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 27 points and nine rebounds for Memphis, which won in TD Garden for the first time since Nov. 27, 2013. Marcus Smart played …

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury
1 month, 1 week ago

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a 140-113 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their second straight loss without Victor Wembanyama. Spurs rookie Stephon Castle had 15 points, and Chris Paul had 11 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. San …

Smart scores 25, leads Grizzlies to 131-111 win over Pistons
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Smart scores 25, leads Grizzlies to 131-111 win over Pistons

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Marcus Smart scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 131-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia finished with 19 points apiece, Pippen adding seven rebounds while hitting 9 of 12 shots as Memphis won its fourth straight. Key moment Memphis outscored the Pistons 37-18 …

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 22 points and 11 assists in his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a hip injury, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Shaedon Sharpe added 15 points for the Trail Blazers, who lost for the third time in four games. Takeaways …

Ja Morant makes immediate impact for Grizzlies against Blazers after missing 8 games with injuries
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ja Morant makes immediate impact for Grizzlies against Blazers after missing 8 games with injuries

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant made an immediate impact with the Memphis Grizzlies in his return to the lineup after missing eight games — and almost three weeks — with hip and pelvic muscle injuries. Making sure I’m in rhythm when I’m out there.” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins welcomed Morant’s immediate impact. He makes it fun to play every night.” …

Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, Harrison Barnes had 22 and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 on Saturday night. Trailing 81-64 with 1:55 left in the third quarter, San Antonio closed the game on a 40-13 run to win three straight for the first time since January …

NBA star Ja Morant slammed for yet another gun gesture - as fans claim he'll 'never learn' despite two bans
2 months ago

NBA star Ja Morant slammed for yet another gun gesture - as fans claim he'll 'never learn' despite two bans

Daily Mail  

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has courted controversy once again following the team's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The gesture immediately raised eyebrows among NBA fans following Morant's previous suspensions over gun-related incidents. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has courted controversy once again Wednesday night The point guard was spotted appearing to make a gun action at Lakers' Anthony …

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
2 months ago

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points in a performance that left his San Antonio teammates and the opposition in awe. “Really, my first thought is, eventually I want the rest of our performances, the rest of our games to overshadow this one,” said Wembanyama, the top pick in the 2023 draft. “I wish, I want to …

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
2 months ago

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. At 20 years 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points, trailing only Brandon Jennings, LeBron James and Devin Booker. Devin Vassell had 17 points in his third game for …

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
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2 months ago

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company. Wembanyama had 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-96 on Monday night. And with his outstanding performance, Wembanyama joined Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry …

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
2 months ago

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points and 14 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. De’Aron Fox had 24 points, Domantas Sabonis finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds and DeMar DeRozan added 21 points for Sacramento. Harrison Barnes …

Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama
2 months ago

Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Collin Sexton scored 23 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Utah Jazz held off the San Antonio Spurs 111-110 on Saturday, overcoming 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks from Victor Wembanyama. Spurs guard Devin Vassell had 18 points in his season debut after missing seven months with a fractured right foot. San Antonio has been …

Morant, Wells, Jackson Jr. score 20 apiece as Grizzlies beat Lakers 131-114
2 months, 1 week ago

Morant, Wells, Jackson Jr. score 20 apiece as Grizzlies beat Lakers 131-114

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant scored 20 points before leaving in the third quarter with a right hamstring injury and the Memphis Grizzlies used their 3-point shooting to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 131-114 on Wednesday night. Rookie Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson Jr. also scored 20 points each for the Grizzlies. Takeaways Lakers: With Davis out, Los Angeles was …

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 106-88, with Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 5 blocks. Chris Paul added 19 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds for the Spurs. The Jazz were led by 16 points from Collin Sexton and 14 points and 11 rebounds from John Collins. The Spurs …

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory

Associated Press  

The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in a convincing 122-99 victory on Thursday night. Ja Morant shone with a triple-double, recording 26 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies built a 31-point lead in the second half and maintained their momentum throughout the game. The Bucks struggled to shoot efficiently, shooting only 42% from the field and 3 …

Wembanyama Makes History with Second 5x5 Game, Joins Elite Company
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wembanyama Makes History with Second 5x5 Game, Joins Elite Company

CNN  

Victor Wembanyama achieves a rare '5x5' line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA. He finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks, becoming just the third player in NBA history with multiple 5x5 games after Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko.

Wembanyama's Alley-Oop Magic Leads Spurs to Home Win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wembanyama's Alley-Oop Magic Leads Spurs to Home Win

Associated Press  

The San Antonio Spurs overcame a 22-point deficit in the first half to defeat the Houston Rockets 109-106 in their home opener. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while Jeremy Sochan added 17 points and 12 rebounds. Despite trailing by 22 points in the first half, San Antonio fought back with a strong …

Grizzlies' Morant Back in Action, Leading Grizzlies to Victory
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Grizzlies' Morant Back in Action, Leading Grizzlies to Victory

Associated Press  

Ja Morant had a strong performance in the Grizzlies' season opener against the Jazz, finishing with 22 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds in only 28 minutes. He was excited to be back on the court and showed his ability to control the game with his passing and scoring. Morant's performance comes after a challenging season marred by controversy and …

Grizzlies Dominate Jazz, Clinching Season-Opening Win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Grizzlies Dominate Jazz, Clinching Season-Opening Win

Associated Press  

Ja Morant led the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Morant had 22 points, 10 assists and five rebounds, while Santi Aldama and Desmond Bane added 27 and 24 points respectively for the Grizzlies. Lauri Markkanen had 35 points and nine rebounds for Utah, while Jordan Clarkson chipped in for 17 points and …

Morant's Return: A Fresh Start for the Grizzlies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Morant's Return: A Fresh Start for the Grizzlies

Associated Press  

Ja Morant's return to the Memphis Grizzlies helps the team but the future is unclear. Morant's high-flying dunks and ability to get passes to open teammates have helped the Grizzlies earn the Western Conference's No. 2 seed in back-to-back seasons. However, Morant's suspension and injury last season may have been a blessing in disguise, giving him time to heal and …

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87
9 months ago

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Victor Wembanyama had 18 points, seven blocks, seven rebounds and six assists, Julian Champagnie added 17 points, and the San Antonio Spurs rode a third-quarter outburst to a 102-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. “We came out and picked up our defense.” Whether it was the Spurs’ defense or poor shooting, Memphis made only …

Grizzlies star Ja Morant ruled out for the SEASON after suffering shoulder injury in practice... Memphis guard to have surgery just WEEKS after returning from 25-game suspension
1 year ago

Grizzlies star Ja Morant ruled out for the SEASON after suffering shoulder injury in practice... Memphis guard to have surgery just WEEKS after returning from 25-game suspension

Daily Mail  

Ja Morant has been ruled out for the rest of the NBA season after suffering a shoulder injury in practice. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury Morant came back from a 25-game suspension and led the struggling Grizzlies to six victories Morant's impact on his team became evident …

Grizzlies rally with big-4th quarter to beat Suns 121-115 with Morant sidelined
1 year ago

Grizzlies rally with big-4th quarter to beat Suns 121-115 with Morant sidelined

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies, playing without Ja Morant, overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 121-115 on Sunday night. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said before the game that Morant apparently hurt the shoulder Friday night late in a victory over the Lakers in …

Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater lifts Grizzlies to win vs. Pelicans in guard’s return from suspension
1 year ago

Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater lifts Grizzlies to win vs. Pelicans in guard’s return from suspension

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — A few moments before Tuesday night’s Grizzlies–Pelicans matchup — Ja Morant’s first time back on an NBA court in nearly eight months — the 24-year-old All-Star guard leaned against the wall inside the tunnel to collect his thoughts. “Y’all know what time it is.” GO DEEPER Ja Morant returns to safe space with Grizzlies — comfort, teammates …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 in 3 quarters as Thunder roll past Grizzlies 116-97
1 year ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 in 3 quarters as Thunder roll past Grizzlies 116-97

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and nine rebounds in three quarters to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Memphis 116-97 on Monday night in the Grizzlies’ final game before Ja Morant returns from his suspension. Morant, one of the NBA’s most electrifying players, averaged 26.2 points, 8.1 assists and 5.9 rebounds in 61 games last season. But …

Can Ja Morant save the Grizzlies? Plus, the Clippers keep winning and Pistons lose … again
1 year ago

Can Ja Morant save the Grizzlies? Plus, the Clippers keep winning and Pistons lose … again

New York Times  

This is the digital version of The Bounce. The Latest From Shams G League star to defend dunk crown The NBA hasn’t had a repeat Slam Dunk Contest winner since Zach LaVine in 2016. This is what you need to know: Clippers 151, Pacers 127: The Clippers remain the NBA’s hottest team and have their longest winning streak in the …

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, ahead of potential return from suspension, says he has ‘new look on life’
1 year, 1 month ago

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, ahead of potential return from suspension, says he has ‘new look on life’

New York Times  

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant learned about himself during therapy while suspended from the NBA for 25 games to begin the season, he said Friday. “I’m not done learning myself, but I definitely understand why the things that happened, happened.” Ja Morant speaking on the importance of therapy and how eye-opening the process was for him, learning things about himself. …

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 20 as Grizzlies defeat Jazz 105-91 for their first home win this season
1 year, 1 month ago

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 20 as Grizzlies defeat Jazz 105-91 for their first home win this season

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 20 points and six blocks, David Roddy added 19 points and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 105-91 on Wednesday night for their first home win of the season. “I think it’s something we have been working towards.” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins pointed to an all-around performance from his team that included …

NBA Preseason Roundup: Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead Spurs past Rockets
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA Preseason Roundup: Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead Spurs past Rockets

The Hindu  

Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points in 21 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-103 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets in preseason action on Wednesday night. Amen Thompson, the fourth overall selection in June’s draft, and 20th pick Cam Whitmore started and combined to score five points in the first half for Houston. Thompson …

Wembanyama debuts after two top-5 picks hurt in thrilling finish to the previous Summer League game
1 year, 6 months ago

Wembanyama debuts after two top-5 picks hurt in thrilling finish to the previous Summer League game

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA game had a tough act to follow. Wembanyama finished with nine points on 2-for-13 shooting, eight rebounds, five blocked shots and three assists. Gradey Dick, the 13th overall pick, finished with 10 points, four rebounds and three steals for Toronto. First-round pick Noah Clowney scored four points on 1-of-9 shooting with five rebounds. …

With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies’ plans for NBA title chase
1 year, 6 months ago

With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies’ plans for NBA title chase

The Hindu  

The Memphis Grizzlies put its future and title hopes in the hands of Ja Morant. 12 jersey ranked among the NBA’s top 10 best sellers on the league website in the second half of this season, and Nike gave Morant a signature shoe deal. Part of Morant’s latest punishment is dealing with what Commissioner Adam Silver called “destructive behaviour.” The …

Notable moments of Ja Morant’s Grizzlies career, both on and off the court
1 year, 6 months ago

Notable moments of Ja Morant’s Grizzlies career, both on and off the court

Associated Press  

A timeline of some of the notable of moments on and off of Ja Morant’s career from the time the Memphis Grizzlies made him the No. — May 24, 2023: Police in Tennessee conduct a welfare check on suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and say “he is fine” after cryptic messages appeared on his Instagram account and were later …

NBA Preview: Memphis Grizzlies-Los Angeles Lakers series heads west with Ja Morant improving
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Preview: Memphis Grizzlies-Los Angeles Lakers series heads west with Ja Morant improving

The Hindu  

The mystery of whether Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will play Saturday night might not be resolved until close to tipoff for the second straight game. “He’s still navigating a little bit of pain, but there’s improved symptoms for sure,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said Friday. They were desperate and they played harder than us.” Meanwhile, the tension between Memphis’ …

No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1
1 year, 8 months ago

No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies learned about an hour before tipoff they wouldn’t have their two-time All-Star point guard, with Ja Morant’s bruised right hand aching too much to take the court. Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 22 points and had 13 rebounds, and the Grizzlies tied their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1 Wednesday night by beating the …

With Grizzlies missing Ja Morant, Lakers’ sluggish start costs them golden opportunity
1 year, 8 months ago

With Grizzlies missing Ja Morant, Lakers’ sluggish start costs them golden opportunity

New York Times  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — D’Angelo Russell threw an errant inbound pass to Dennis Schröder that Luke Kennard easily intercepted. “You can’t keep saying ‘point guard.’ I’m a basketball player.” James led all scorers with 28 points and added 12 rebounds. Davis has had a special series from a defensive perspective, blocking five shots in Game 2 to become the first Lakers …

Grizzlies’ 2-time All-Star Morant out for Game 2 vs Lakers
1 year, 8 months ago

Grizzlies’ 2-time All-Star Morant out for Game 2 vs Lakers

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant sat out with an injured right hand Wednesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies tried to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole in their first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach Taylor Jenkins said before the game that Morant worked with the medical team throughout the day and was steadily improving in …

Grizzlies take Game 2, even series vs. Lakers without Ja Morant
1 year, 8 months ago

Grizzlies take Game 2, even series vs. Lakers without Ja Morant

New York Times  

MEMPHIS — The Grizzlies continue to perpetuate the unexplainable and win without Ja Morant. “It’s just a great, great description of the depth of our team, the resilience of our team,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said, of winning without Morant. On Tuesday, Jenkins said an MRI showed a soft-tissue injury in between the bones in Morant’s right hand. Though an …

NBA playoffs result: Los Angeles Lakers pushes past Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 after Ja Morant’s late exit
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Los Angeles Lakers pushes past Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 after Ja Morant’s late exit

The Hindu  

Rui Hachimura came off the bench to score a team-high 29 points, LeBron James and Anthony Davis both posted double-doubles and the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers scored a Game 1 road win over the No. Los Angeles used two big runs in the fourth quarter to take command, the latter a game-ending 15-0 outburst three minutes after Memphis All-Star Ja …

Ja Morant will try to be there for Grizzlies, but body language tells another story
1 year, 9 months ago

Ja Morant will try to be there for Grizzlies, but body language tells another story

New York Times  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had his right wrist limp, setting it on his right thigh. Morant said it was his right hand, and not his wrist, that he hurt so badly in the fourth quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies’ 128-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of this Western Conference first-round series. “It’s tough man, especially …

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder to host Morant and the Grizzlies
1 year, 9 months ago

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder to host Morant and the Grizzlies

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference action. TOP PERFORMERS: Gilgeous-Alexander is scoring 31.4 points per game with 4.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists for the Thunder. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 4-6, averaging 115.0 points, 42.5 …

Morant, Grizzlies square off against the Clippers
1 year, 9 months ago

Morant, Grizzlies square off against the Clippers

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in Western Conference action. Memphis is second in the Western Conference with 34.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Steven Adams averaging 6.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 8-2, averaging 124.3 points, …

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