NBA result: Grizzlies tops Magic, extends win streak to seven
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Grizzlies tops Magic, extends win streak to seven

The Hindu  

Desmond Bane scored 31 points and Xavier Tillman added a career-high 20 as the Memphis Grizzlies extended the NBA’s longest active winning streak to seven games with a 113-108 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 16 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis, which led by as many as 23 in the third quarter before Orlando stormed back in the fourth. Paolo Banchero had 24 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. added 14 points, Goga Bitadze had 13, Markelle Fultz scored 11 and Cole Anthony chipped in 10. The Grizzlies maintained a double-digit lead throughout the third quarter and held a commanding 81-58 lead with five minutes left in the period.

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Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles
2 days, 13 hours ago

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Grizzlies take on Los Angeles. Los Angeles is seventh in the Western Conference with 15.9 fast break points per game led by Norman Powell averaging 4.8. TOP PERFORMERS: Jaren Jackson Jr. is scoring …

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
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2 days, 13 hours ago

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Utah. The Cavaliers score 121.7 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 119.3 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 118.4 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.3 …

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse
2 days, 16 hours ago

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

Associated Press  

A lead of at least 22 points with 12 minutes left means victory in the NBA. The Magic outscored the Heat 37-8 in the fourth quarter to pull off an improbable 121-114 victory on Saturday night, winning a game in which they trailed by 25 in the first half and were down 22 with one quarter remaining. “I feel like …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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4 days, 12 hours ago

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

The Hindu  

Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

Ja Morant scores 32 to help Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 and snap 10-game losing streak in Boston
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Magic play the Nets, seek 6th straight victory
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Magic play the Nets, seek 6th straight victory

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will attempt to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory against Brooklyn. Brooklyn is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference scoring 11.9 fast break points per game. TOP PERFORMERS: Cameron Thomas is scoring 24.7 points per game and averaging 3.2 rebounds for the Nets. …

Memphis plays Indiana, looks for 5th straight home win
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Memphis plays Indiana, looks for 5th straight home win

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Grizzlies face Indiana. The Grizzlies’ 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.4 fewer made shots on average than the 13.3 per game the Pacers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging …

Grizzlies beat Pelicans 120-109 for 1st NBA Cup win in franchise history
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Grizzlies beat Pelicans 120-109 for 1st NBA Cup win in franchise history

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 27 points and seven assists as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 on Friday evening for their first NBA Cup win in franchise history. New Orleans was playing without key players such as Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans’ top-two scorers, along with Herbert Jones and Jose Alvarado. Key …

Smart scores 25, leads Grizzlies to 131-111 win over Pistons
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat. Malcolm Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas each scored 17 points for Washington, which lost leading scorer Kyle Kuzma to a left rib injury after he …

Jalen Suggs scores 31 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 133-119
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Jalen Suggs scores 31 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 133-119

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jalen Suggs scored a career-high 31 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a season-high 24 on 6-for-10 shooting from 3-point range to help the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 133-119 on Wednesday night. The Magic raced out to an early lead and led by 13 after the first quarter and by as many as 27 points on …

NBA roundup: Magic steps up late to win against Lakers; Jazz loses to Spurs
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Magic steps up late to win against Lakers; Jazz loses to Spurs

The Hindu  

Franz Wagner scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds remaining, and the visiting Orlando Magic rallied for a 119-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Spurs beats Jazz Harrison Barnes had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Chris Paul made key plays down the stretch and finished with …

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118
1 month, 1 week ago

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists before a late ejection after two technical fouls in a 33-second span, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Friday night in a physical NBA Cup game. Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, …

Magic win 98-86 in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall
1 month, 1 week ago

Magic win 98-86 in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 19 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a 98-86 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Joel Embiid, playing 33 minutes in his second game this season for the 76ers, had 20 …

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Memphis
1 month, 1 week ago

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Memphis

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts Memphis aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak. Los Angeles finished 47-35 overall, 27-25 in Western Conference action and 28-14 at home during the 2023-24 season. Memphis finished 27-55 overall and 14-37 in Western Conference action during the 2023-24 season. The Grizzlies …

Magic beat Wizards 121-94 for second straight blowout win without Paolo Banchero
1 month, 1 week ago

Magic beat Wizards 121-94 for second straight blowout win without Paolo Banchero

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner had 23 points and seven assists, Goga Bitadze added 10 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the second half to a 121-94 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 24 points, and Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points, six rebounds, six assists and three …

Morant, Wells, Jackson Jr. score 20 apiece as Grizzlies beat Lakers 131-114
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Orlando Magic, cruising to a 108-85 victory. Luka Doncic shone with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Daniel Gafford contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Mavericks led 65-40 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the second half, extending their lead to 82-52.

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller

The Hindu  

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Timberwolves earned their third win in the past four games, extending their winning streak to four games.

Lakers Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their first road win of the season with a resounding 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis shone with a season-high 38 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 27 points and 10 assists. The Lakers built a substantial lead throughout the game and never relinquished their advantage, ultimately securing their first win …

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory
1 month, 3 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 …

Grizzlies Dominate Jazz, Clinching Season-Opening Win
2 months 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 …

Clippers fall in summer league semifinal to the Grizzlies
5 months ago

Clippers fall in summer league semifinal to the Grizzlies

LA Times  

Guard Scotty Pippen Jr., shown during a summer league game last week, led the Grizzlies to a win over the Clippers on Sunday in the semifinals. Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 23 points, including a three-point play with 1:05 left, to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 99-98 win over the Clippers on Sunday in the semifinals of the Las Vegas …

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers deliver Game 7 magic to defeat Orlando, advance to conference semis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers deliver Game 7 magic to defeat Orlando, advance to conference semis

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Whether or not Donovan Mitchell’s long-term future with the Cavaliers is in doubt, the city belongs to him right now. Mitchell, successor to LeBron James in Cleveland in so many ways, led the franchise to its first playoff series victory without The King since 1993 in a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their …

Magic beat Cavaliers 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Magic beat Cavaliers 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Orlando Magic handed Cleveland the worst playoff loss in franchise history, winning 121-83 on Thursday night to cut the Cavaliers’ lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series. 76ERS 125, KNICKS 114 PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all …

Lakers defeat Grizzlies and get some good news about the play-in race
8 months, 1 week ago

Lakers defeat Grizzlies and get some good news about the play-in race

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis works in the post against Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin during the first half Friday in Memphis. Yet the Lakers got caught, their hands down at their waists, the Grizzlies’ repeated jabs to the chin staggering the team with everything to play for. Win and keeping moving forward.” Needing one final stop, the Lakers and Grizzlies scrambled …

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth
8 months, 1 week ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot. “It’s a great opportunity to control our destiny with all of these games at home,” Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “If we …

VanVleet has season-high 37 as Rockets get 118-106 win over Magic, who fall into tie for fourth
8 months, 2 weeks ago

VanVleet has season-high 37 as Rockets get 118-106 win over Magic, who fall into tie for fourth

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 37 points and the Houston Rockets snapped a five-game skid with a 118-106 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Bounce back tomorrow.” A basket by Markelle Fultz got the Magic within eight with about four minutes to go but VanVleet made a jump shot followed by a three-point play to make …

NBA roundup: Nuggets rout Hawks, move atop West; Lakers move to eighth
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Nuggets rout Hawks, move atop West; Lakers move to eighth

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic posted his 25th triple-double of the season to help lead the Denver Nuggets to a 142-110 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Jokic finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a game-high 24 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 20 for the Nuggets, who have won three of their last …

Davis leads Lakers to their 8th win in 9 games, scores 35 points in 125-120 victory over Wizards
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Davis leads Lakers to their 8th win in 9 games, scores 35 points in 125-120 victory over Wizards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Anthony Davis scored 19 of his 35 points in the first quarter and had 18 rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Washington Wizards 125-120 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games. Washington was coming off a nice win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, and the Wizards made their first five 3-point attempts against …

NBA roundup: Magic blitz Hornets, headed for at least play-in
9 months ago

NBA roundup: Magic blitz Hornets, headed for at least play-in

The Hindu  

Cole Anthony scored 19 of his 21 points in the first half as the Orlando Magic romped past the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 112-92, on Tuesday night, securing a spot in at least the play-in round of the NBA postseason. Rockets 137, Wizards 114 Jalen Green tied his career high with 42 points while rookie Amen Thompson added a career-high 25 …

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 30 points, Jake LaRavia drops 19 in Grizzlies’ 115-109 win over 76ers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 30 points, Jake LaRavia drops 19 in Grizzlies’ 115-109 win over 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers played without injured All-Stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and a pair of pivotal role players. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, Jake LaRavia had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Grizzlies used an 11-0 run late in the fourth quarter to rally to a 115-109 win over the 76ers. …

76ers take on the Grizzlies for cross-conference matchup
9 months, 2 weeks ago

76ers take on the Grizzlies for cross-conference matchup

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -5; over/under is 209.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Philadelphia 76ers in a non-conference matchup. The 76ers score 117.0 points per game, 4.4 more points than the 112.6 the Grizzlies give up. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 5-5, averaging 109.1 points, 41.5 rebounds, 25.8 …

Kings take on the Grizzlies, seek 4th straight victory
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kings take on the Grizzlies, seek 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -8; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Memphis. Sacramento is ninth in the Western Conference scoring 50.9 points per game in the paint led by Domantas Sabonis averaging 14.3. The Grizzlies average …

Timberwolves face the Grizzlies on 3-game win streak
11 months ago

Timberwolves face the Grizzlies on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -12; over/under is 217 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Memphis. The Timberwolves average 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer makes per game than the Grizzlies allow. The Grizzlies average 13.5 made 3-pointers per …

NBA Roundup: San Antonio Spurs halts team-record losing streak, tops Los Angeles Lakers 128-115
1 year ago

NBA Roundup: San Antonio Spurs halts team-record losing streak, tops Los Angeles Lakers 128-115

The Hindu  

Devin Vassell scored a career-high 36 points to help lift San Antonio to a 129-115 win over the visiting, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Friday that snapped the Spurs’ franchise-record 18-game losing streak. The 11 assists combined with 13 points and 10 rebounds for Jones’ second career triple-double, and he matched NBA assists leader -- the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton -- …

NBA Roundup: 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight loss, Pelicans pip wizards
1 year ago

NBA Roundup: 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight loss, Pelicans pip wizards

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Detroit Pistons their 21st straight loss, 129-111 on Wednesday night to open a home-and-home series. PELICANS 142, WIZARDS 122 Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 40 points, Trey Murphy III added six 3-pointers and 27 points and short-handed New Orleans had its best …

LeBron James tops 39,000 points, Lakers complete sweep through tournament play, 131-99 over Jazz
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James tops 39,000 points, Lakers complete sweep through tournament play, 131-99 over Jazz

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored his 39,000th point on the way to 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed an unbeaten run through group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament with 131-99 a victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. CAVALIERS 122, 76ERS 119, OT PHILADELPHIA — Darius Garland scored 32 points …

Bane scores 27 points, Grizzlies survive Clippers’ 4th-quarter charge for 2nd win, 105-101
1 year, 1 month ago

Bane scores 27 points, Grizzlies survive Clippers’ 4th-quarter charge for 2nd win, 105-101

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Desmond Bane scored 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies won for the second time this season, beating the reeling Los Angeles Clippers 105-101 on Sunday. “We tried to make it extremely tough on these guys and the defense set the tone.” Luke Kennard hit four 3-pointers and scored 13 points off the bench against his old team. …

NBA Round-up: Magic beats Giannis, Bucks secures first win over Milwaukee in Orlando since 2018
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA Round-up: Magic beats Giannis, Bucks secures first win over Milwaukee in Orlando since 2018

The Hindu  

Paolo Banchero had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Orlando’s Wagner brothers combined for 43 points and the Magic dealt the Milwaukee Bucks its second straight loss, 112-97 on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes for the Celtics, who won its second straight game after a 14-point victory over Brooklyn in their first NBA …

NBA 2023-24: Wizards search for first win in home opener against Grizzlies
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA 2023-24: Wizards search for first win in home opener against Grizzlies

The Hindu  

The Washington Wizards might have caught a break in its home opener when it takes on the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 21 points and Derrick Rose scored 16 points off the bench, including a go-ahead jumper late in the fourth quarter. “We had a couple missed opportunities for sure, but love the execution for …

NBA 2023-24: Nikola Jokic powers Denver Nuggets past pesky Memphis Grizzlies
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA 2023-24: Nikola Jokic powers Denver Nuggets past pesky Memphis Grizzlies

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic scored 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and added seven assists, Jamal Murray chipped in another 22 points, and the Denver Nuggets led almost wire-to-wire en route to a 108-104 win Friday on the road over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Nuggets’ advantage never exceeded 12 points, however, as the host Grizzlies used a balanced scoring effort to stay within …

NBA playoffs: Grizzlies needs rare road win over Lakers to stay alive
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs: Grizzlies needs rare road win over Lakers to stay alive

The Hindu  

Memphis Grizzlies sharpshooter Desmond Bane guarantees that the first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers will go to a Game 7. “We’re going to be back for a Game 7 in front of the best fans in the NBA.” Bane did his part to keep Memphis alive with 33 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in Game 5. So, we …

NBA playoffs result: Warriors get rare road win, take series lead over Kings
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Warriors get rare road win, take series lead over Kings

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored 31 points with eight assists and Klay Thompson added 25 points as the visiting Golden State Warriors moved one victory away from the Western Conference semifinals by defeating the Sacramento Kings 123-116 on Wednesday. Draymond Green scored 21 points and Andrew Wiggins had 20, while Kevon Looney grabbed 22 rebounds, as the Warriors took a 3-2 lead …

NBA playoffs result: Desmond Bane, Grizzlies send series back to Lakers
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Desmond Bane, Grizzlies send series back to Lakers

The Hindu  

Desmond Bane recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and Ja Morant added 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Memphis Grizzlies remained alive with a 116-99 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of a Western Conference first-round series on Wednesday. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds as Memphis cut …

Anthony Davis not rattled by tired Lakers’ Game 5 loss: ‘Our team will get better’
1 year, 7 months ago

Anthony Davis not rattled by tired Lakers’ Game 5 loss: ‘Our team will get better’

LA Times  

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant gets past Lakers forward LeBron James for a layup in Game 5 during the first half of Game 5 on Wednesday night in Memphis. Fans waved towels and chanted “Whoop that trick.” Fans and arena staff loudly made plans for Sunday, when the Grizzlies would host Game 7 if the Lakers can’t end things. Ja Morant, …

NBA playoff result: Lakers drills Grizzlies to take 2-1 lead; Dillon Brooks ejected
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoff result: Lakers drills Grizzlies to take 2-1 lead; Dillon Brooks ejected

The Hindu  

Anthony Davis dominated with 31 points, 17 rebounds and three blocked shots to lead the host Los Angeles Lakers to a solid 111-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their tense first-round series on Saturday night. D’Angelo Russell had 17 points and Rui Hachimura scored 16 for Los Angeles, which led by as many as 29 points …

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks bounce back as Nuggets see off Wolves
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks bounce back as Nuggets see off Wolves

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies bounced back to level their respective NBA playoff series’ with crucial victories Wednesday, as Jamal Murray delivered a 40-point masterpiece to give the Denver Nuggets a commanding 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. “Just the fact that he’s missed the last two postseasons, just to have him back, and playing at that …

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 …

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