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Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers' struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis
Read full article: Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers' struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to MemphisLeBron James didn’t sugarcoat his increasingly sour feelings after the Los Angeles Lakers spiraled to their 10th loss in 13 games.
Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimism
Read full article: Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimismJa Morant is quickly re-establishing himself as one of the NBA's best players upon his return from a 25-game suspension and the Memphis Grizzlies are reaping the benefits.
Ja Morant gratified by a 'perfect ending' to a 'perfect day' as he returns from NBA suspension
Read full article: Ja Morant gratified by a 'perfect ending' to a 'perfect day' as he returns from NBA suspensionMemphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant says his game-winning shot at the end of a 34-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans as “the perfect ending” to a “perfect day.”.
Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspension
Read full article: Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspensionJa Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been counting down the days until the two-time All-Star’s 25-game suspension ends.
Grizzlies' Ja Morant is 'pushing every button possible' to be ready for December return, coach says
Read full article: Grizzlies' Ja Morant is 'pushing every button possible' to be ready for December return, coach saysMemphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant “is pushing every button” in preparing to return to the team after his 25-game suspension ends in mid-December.
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating
Read full article: Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiatingMemphis coach Taylor Jenkins was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday, two days after he publicly criticized officiating following his team’s loss to Utah.
Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart want to win, not babysit Grizzlies' All-Star Ja Morant
Read full article: Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart want to win, not babysit Grizzlies' All-Star Ja MorantFormer NBA MVP Derrick Rose and 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart made clear Monday they’re no babysitters for new teammate Ja Morant.
Grizzlies' 2-time All-Star Morant out for Game 2 vs Lakers
Read full article: Grizzlies' 2-time All-Star Morant out for Game 2 vs LakersJa 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.
Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into Wednesday
Read full article: Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into WednesdayThe Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies aren’t saying whether their star players will be available Wednesday night as both teams try to avoid falling into 0-2 holes before hitting the road in their respective first-round series.
Morant game-time decision for Grizzlies in Game 2 vs. Lakers
Read full article: Morant game-time decision for Grizzlies in Game 2 vs. LakersGrizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says two-time All-Star point guard Ja Morant suffered no ligament damage to his right hand in Memphis' Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and will be a game-time decision Wednesday night for Game 2.
Hachimura's big 2nd half leads LA past Memphis in Game 1
Read full article: Hachimura's big 2nd half leads LA past Memphis in Game 1Rui Hachimura had a career-best playoff scoring performance with 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-112 in the opening game of their Western Conference playoff series.
Morant returns, scores 17 coming off the bench for Grizzlies
Read full article: Morant returns, scores 17 coming off the bench for GrizzliesTwo-time All-Star guard Ja Morant was welcomed back Wednesday night with a standing ovation and cheers throughout the arena in his first action after missing nine games — eight because of an NBA suspension.
Grizzlies stay mum on return of Morant beyond next game
Read full article: Grizzlies stay mum on return of Morant beyond next gameThe Memphis Grizzlies aren’t saying when star point guard Ja Morant will return with one game remaining in a four-game sabbatical the team said he needed to deal with personal issues.
Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Grizz without Ja, 112-103
Read full article: Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Grizz without Ja, 112-103Anthony Davis had 30 points and 22 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 17 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers moved into ninth place in the Western Conference with a 112-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Grizzlies use Morant's triple-double, rally to beat Pacers
Read full article: Grizzlies use Morant's triple-double, rally to beat PacersJa Morant had 27 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a lackluster first half to defeat the Indiana Pacers 112-100.
Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat Grizzlies
Read full article: Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat GrizzliesKyrie Irving returned from his suspension with 14 points, Ben Simmons tuned up for his trip back to Philadelphia with a season-high 22 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 127-115.
Grizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force Game 6
Read full article: Grizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force Game 6Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Golden State Warriors 134-95 on Wednesday night to avoid elimination and force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal.
Curry, Warriors rally past Grizzlies 101-98 for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Curry, Warriors rally past Grizzlies 101-98 for 3-1 leadStephen 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.
Injured Grizzlies star Ja Morant unlikely to play in Game 4
Read full article: Injured Grizzlies star Ja Morant unlikely to play in Game 4Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is unlikely to play in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against Golden State on Monday night after injuring his right knee on a play with Jordan Poole that the teams are debating from Memphis’ 142-112 defeat Saturday night.
Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Morant, Grizzlies 142-112
Read full article: Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Morant, Grizzlies 142-112Stephen 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.
Supporting cast key in semifinal battle between Ja-Steph
Read full article: Supporting cast key in semifinal battle between Ja-StephGame 1 showed that whoever wins the 1-on-1 scoring battle between Memphis’ Ja Morant and Stephen Curry of the Warriors doesn’t mean their team will win the game or their Western Conference semifinal.
Morant's last-second layup gives Grizzlies 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Morant's last-second layup gives Grizzlies 3-2 series leadJa Morant scored on a layup with a second left, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to edge the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-109 and grab a 3-2 lead in their first-round Western Conference series.
Towns, T-wolves rebound to even series with Grizzlies at 2
Read full article: Towns, T-wolves rebound to even series with Grizzlies at 2Karl-Anthony Towns rebounded from two rough games with a career playoff-best 33 points and 14 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves pull out a 119-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Grizzlies rout Timberwolves 124-96 to tie series at 1 apiece
Read full article: Grizzlies rout Timberwolves 124-96 to tie series at 1 apieceJa 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.
Bane leads Grizzlies past Nets as Irving scores 43 points
Read full article: Bane leads Grizzlies past Nets as Irving scores 43 pointsDesmond Bane scored 23 points, including nine straight as Memphis rebuilt its lead in the fourth quarter, and the Grizzlies beat Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets 132-120.
Maxey leads 76ers past Grizzlies 122-119 in OT minus Embiid
Read full article: Maxey leads 76ers past Grizzlies 122-119 in OT minus EmbiidTyrese Maxey scored 33 points, including a driving layup with 26.4 seconds left in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead for good, and the 76ers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-119 without Joel Embiid.
Ja Morant scores 41 points, Grizzlies beat slumping Lakers
Read full article: Ja Morant scores 41 points, Grizzlies beat slumping LakersJa Morant scored 41 points, Desmond Bane added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 104-99 on Wednesday night.
Bucks-Grizzlies game suspended after fire alarm evacuation
Read full article: Bucks-Grizzlies game suspended after fire alarm evacuationThe exhibition game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies was suspended after three quarters when a fire alarm went off, leading to evacuation of FedExForum.
Anthony’s 3-pointer gives Magic 112-111 win over Grizzlies
Read full article: Anthony’s 3-pointer gives Magic 112-111 win over GrizzliesCole Anthony made a 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds remaining, giving him a career-best 26 points, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 112-111 on Saturday night.
Grizzlies shoot poorly, Magic worse in 92-75 Memphis win
Read full article: Grizzlies shoot poorly, Magic worse in 92-75 Memphis winDillon Brooks scored 20 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 14 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Orlando Magic 92-75 on a poor shooting night for both teams.
More NBA games called off as contact tracing probes continue
Read full article: More NBA games called off as contact tracing probes continueIt has been a major factor in the decisions to postpone 20 games so far this season, including the latest three Memphis Grizzlies’ games that the league decided Thursday to push back. The biggest culprits that have led to players being flagged and ruled out during the contact tracing process: meals and shared rides, improper mask usage. “Contact tracing involves a lot of different sources and information,” Weiss said. That decision came one day after the Grizzlies’ game at Portland, scheduled for Wednesday, was also called off. Washington — which will go at least 13 days between games after a half-dozen of its players tested positive — has seen six games called off, and Memphis has now had five of its games pushed back.
NBA playoff picture comes into a bit more focus
Read full article: NBA playoff picture comes into a bit more focusBrooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The NBA playoff picture is getting a little clearer. Brooklyn secured one of the last two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference on Friday, defeating Sacramento 119-106. For the Nets, the clinching comes as something to savor in a topsy-turvy season. Should that series take place, the ninth-place team would have to go 2-0 in a best-of-two series to advance. Were going to try to win every game.Phoenix, Sacramento and New Orleans remain in the mix for a play-in series spot.