Poole beats buzzer with layup, lifts Warriors past Grizzlies
SAN FRANCISCO — (AP) — Jordan Poole scored the winning layup with a second remaining to cap a crazy, back-and-forth final minute, and the Golden State Warriors fought back to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-120 on Wednesday night. Brandon Clarke had a tying dunk with 6.3 seconds left for Memphis on a pass from Ja Morant after Klay Thompson’s 3-pointer with 14.6 remaining put the Warriors ahead. He converted a pair of free throws with 26.6 seconds left to put Memphis ahead before Thompson's big 3. Thompson added 24 points and his 3 with 3:38 left in the third pulled the Warriors to 81-79. Poole finished with 21 points and seven assists as the Warriors beat the Grizzlies again following a 123-109 win on Christmas Day.
wftv.comGrizzlies C Steven Adams to miss multiple weeks with sprained PCL
The Memphis Grizzlies got some bad news on Tuesday. Starting center Steven Adams has a sprained PCL in his right knee. The Grizzlies announced that the injury is expected to sideline him for 3-5 weeks. Adams missed Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings with what the team designated as knee soreness. Adams sustained the injury on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns.
wftv.comLakers rally to snap Grizzlies' winning streak at 11 games
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Dennis Schroeder completed a three-point play with 7.6 seconds after a steal and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat Memphis 122-121 on Friday night, snapping the Grizzlies' winning streak at 11. The Lakers trailed 114-107 before outscoring the Grizzlies 15-7 the rest of the way. Bane got the offensive rebound, but lost control of it to give the Lakers possession with 0.4 seconds left. Russell Westbrook led the Lakers with 29 points and LeBron James added 23. Morant had 14 points in the third quarter and the Grizzlies had a 13-point lead late in the period.
wftv.comShannon Sharpe gets in heated argument with Morant at half
The Fox Sports personality exchanged words with Brooks throughout the first half and then yelled at Morant on the final possession of the second quarter. After the halftime buzzer sounded, Brooks yelled at Sharpe and Sharpe motioned toward Brooks. Tee Morant, Ja Morant's father, also got involved in the conversation before security at Crypto.com arena separated everyone. Sharpe, 54, yelled “I bet you won’t!” at Tee Morant as security guards tried to break things up. Sharpe and Tee Morant talked to security in the tunnels at the arena before returning to their seats when the second half started.
wftv.comShannon Sharpe gets in heated argument with Morant at half
Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe had a heated courtside conversation with Memphis Grizzlies players Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks and Morant’s father at the end of the first half in a nationally televised game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Curry, Thompson send Warriors into Western Conference finals
Grizzlies Warriors Basketball Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal in San Francisco, Friday, May 13, 2022. The third-seeded Warriors will face the Phoenix-Dallas winner in the conference finals. Dillon Brooks scored 30 points with a career-best seven 3-pointers but picked up his second flagrant foul of the series. At the same time, Brooks received a Flagrant foul 1 for taking down Curry and the Grizzlies forward and Thompson were hit with double technicals. Warriors: Curry was 6 for 17 from deep.
wftv.comBaby formula shortage: How should parents feed infants; is homemade formula an option?
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wftv.comCurry, Warriors rally past Grizzlies 101-98 for 3-1 lead
Stephen Curry converted eight free throws over the final 45.7 seconds on the way to 32 points, leading the Golden State Warriors’ fourth-quarter comeback for a 101-98 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies and a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Morant, Grizzlies 142-112
Stephen Curry scored 30 points, Klay Thompson had 21 and nine rebounds and the Golden State Warriors shut down Ja Morant’s supporting cast to embarrass the Memphis Grizzlies 142-112 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Grizzlies rout Timberwolves 124-96 to tie series at 1 apiece
Anthony Edwards, who scored 36 points in his playoff debut in Game 1, led Minnesota with 20. The Timberwolves dominated the series opener after scoring a franchise-record 41 points in the first quarter. That kept the NBA's top scoring teams in the regular season from getting into any rhythm as they combined to shoot 33 free throws. His layup gave Memphis a 87-60 lead with 4:15 to go in the third, and the Grizzlies led 96-77 going into the fourth. Grizzlies: Entering the game had lost four of their last five games including the series opener.
wftv.comGrizzlies rout Timberwolves 124-96 to tie series at 1 apiece
Ja Morant scored 23 points and handed out 10 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies looked much more like the team that posted the NBA’s second-best record, routing the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-96 to even up their first-round Western Conference series at 1 apiece.
Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, grab Game 1 with 130-117 win
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points in his postseason debut, and the seventh-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies 130-117 to grab home-court advantage in the opener of their first-round Western Conference series.
Morant dunks over 7-footer, scores 52 as Grizzlies top Spurs
Spurs Grizzlies Basketball Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) (Brandon Dill)MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (AP) — Ja Morant threw down a massive dunk over 7-footer Jakob Poeltl and scored a career-high 52 points, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies over the San Antonio Spurs 118-105 Monday night. Morant’s performance was the first 50-point game in Grizzlies franchise history. Lonnie Walker IV led the Spurs with 22 points, and Dejounte Murray added 21 points and eight assists before being ejected late in the fourth quarter. The Spurs loss left coach Gregg Popovich one game short of tying Don Nelson for the most regular-season wins by an NBA coach. That’s when Morant scored 13 straight.
wftv.comJa Morant scores 34 points, Grizzlies beat Wizards 115-95
Wizards Grizzlies Basketball Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and center Steven Adams (4) react after Morant scored in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) (Brandon Dill)MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (AP) — Ja Morant scored 34 points, his sixth straight game of at least 30 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead in a 115-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Desmond Bane had 19 points, and De’Anthony Melton added 13 to help the Grizzlies win their third straight and fourth in five games. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 15 points, and Spencer Dinwiddie had 10 points for Washington. Unseld quickly replied: “Six of ’em.”TIP-INSWizards: Are 4-17 in Memphis since the Grizzlies moved from Vancouver in 2001. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comJa Morant scores 41 points, Grizzlies beat slumping Lakers
LeBron James led Los Angeles with 37 points — a day short of his 38th birthday — and 13 rebounds and a season-high eight 3-pointers. The Grizzlies improved to 22-14 with their third straight victory, while the Lakers fell to 17-19 with their sixth loss in seven games. Ahead by six at the half, the Lakers pushed their advantage to 14 at 80-66 during a third quarter in which Los Angeles made six 3-pointers. TIP-INSGrizzlies: Ja Morant entered the game third in the league in points in the paint at 14.2 per game. Lakers: Interim head coach David Fizdale said Memphis guard Ja Morant has quickly blossomed into an elite player.
wftv.comThe Latest: Leonard tries to stay 'relevant' during rehab
He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___4:15 p.m.Kawhi Leonard is heading into his third season with the Los Angeles Clippers just trying to get healthy. 2) don’t feel right.”___12:45 p.m.Kyrie Irving joined Brooklyn Nets media day via Zoom, repeatedly asking for privacy when pressed about his vaccination status. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day.
wftv.comThe Latest: Kidd looks at Mavs' Doncic as 'a young Picasso'
He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___3:30 p.m.New Dallas coach Jason Kidd is already thinking of ways to tell Luka Doncic he has help on the roster. 2) don’t feel right.”___12:45 p.m.Kyrie Irving joined Brooklyn Nets media day via Zoom, repeatedly asking for privacy when pressed about his vaccination status. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day.
wftv.comThe Latest: Wall to sit as Rockets look for 'suitable' trade
He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___2:45 p.m.As the Houston Rockets attempt to find a trade destination for John Wall, he's focused on helping the team any way he can. General manager Rafael Stone said they aren’t looking to buy out Wall’s contract but want to find a suitable trade. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day.
wftv.comAP Source: Pelicans, Grizzlies, agree to multi-player trade
NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for center Steven Adams, guard Eric Bledsoe and an exchange of first-round choices in this week's draft, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday because no trade can become official until Aug. 6. The trade, first reported by ESPN, sends New Orleans' 10th and 40th overall draft choices to Memphis for the Grizzlies' 17th and 51st overall picks this year. Last season, he averaged 17.1 points and 12.5 rebounds to help the Grizzlies reach the playoffs. Valanciunas is due $14 million this season, while Bledsoe is set to earn $18 million and Adams $17 million.
wftv.comAP Source: Pelicans, Grizzlies, agree to multi-player trade
A person familiar with the situation says the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for center Steven Adams, guard Eric Bledsoe and an exchange of first-round choices in this week’s draft.
Ingram, Williamson pace Pelicans in 128-111 win over Lakers
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Ingram scored a season-high 36 points, Williamson had 27 points and nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Lakers 128-111 on Tuesday night. “We had a stretch in the second quarter where we hit a big drop, which really hurt us in this game,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. AdThe Lakers never got within single digits in the second half and trailed by as many as 30. Pelicans: Starting point guard Lonzo Ball missed his second straight game with a strained right hip flexor.
Tucker, Schroder ejected from Rockets-Thunder playoff game
Tucker, center, his held back by Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams, right, as he confronts Dennis Schroder (17) after a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Both Schroder and Tucker were ejected from the game. Tucker and Oklahoma City's Dennis Schroder were ejected from Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night after a tussle following a hard pick that sent them both to the floor. When the two players stood back up, Tucker approached Schroder and head-butted him from behind. After checking the video, referee James Capers called a flagrant 2 foul on Schroder and ejected him.
Harden scores 31 points, Rockets beat Thunder for 3-2 lead
Houston Rockets' P.J. That was a fortunate turn of events for the Houston Rockets. We need him.Schroder led the Thunder with 19 points 18 of them in the second quarter, when Oklahoma City had its only lead of the game. Steven Adams had 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Darius Bazley had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder. Houston scored 20 of the games first 27 points, but the Thunder erased the deficit in the second -- taking a brief lead of as many as five points -- before the Rockets took a 48-45 lead into the half.
Harden's 37 points lead Rockets past Thunder in Game 1
Houston All-Star Russell Westbrook, who played his previous 11 years with the Thunder, was out with a quad injury. Jeff Green scored 22 points and Eric Gordon added 21 for Houston, which isn't sure how long it will be without Westbrook. Chris Paul, who joined the Oklahoma City in the trade that sent Westbrook to Houston, finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Gordon scored 16 points and Harden had 15 in the first half to help the Rockets take a 68-52 lead. Oklahoma City cut its deficit to 10 at one point in the third quarter, but the Rockets pulled away and led 104-83 heading into the fourth.
CP3 leads Thunder's rout of cold-shooting Lakers, 105-86
Oklahoma City pulled even with Houston for the fifth seed in the Western Conference playoff picture with five games left. Los Angeles, which has already clinched the top seed in the West and the Pacific Division title, never held a lead for the first time all season. Los Angeles dropped two games behind Milwaukee for the NBA's best overall record, which won't provide a real home-court advantage in the NBA Finals this year. Dion Waiters scored 14 points for the Lakers, whose poor perimeter shooting in the bubble still hasn't been fixed. ... Los Angeles got a scare in the third quarter when Paul elbowed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the ribs, forcing Caldwell-Pope to leave the game.
NBA suspends season indefinitely after Utah Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus
The National Basketball Association on Wednesday night suspended its season indefinitely after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the new coronavirus. The NBA said it learned the unidentified Utah player tested positive shortly before the Oklahoma City Thunder was set to host the Jazz on Wednesday. The NBA said that the Jazz player who tested positive for the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, was not in the arena. The NBA's statement did not reveal whether Gobert or Mudiay tested positive for coronavirus, nor did it identify any other player. "One of the referees assigned to work in the game also worked a Utah Jazz game earlier this week," the league said.
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