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Jalen Green leads the way with 22 points in Houston's 128-108 win over Memphis
Read full article: Jalen Green leads the way with 22 points in Houston's 128-108 win over MemphisJalen Green scored 22 points and six other Houston players scored in double figures in the Rockets’ 128-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 win
Read full article: Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 winJa Morant had 26 points, 10 assists and a fourth-quarter dunk over Victor Wembanyama, Desmond Bane added 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies used a second-half spurt to beat the San Antonio Spurs 106-98 on Tuesday night.
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.
Morant's 34 points in stirring season debut lead Grizzlies to 115-113 win over Pelicans
Read full article: Morant's 34 points in stirring season debut lead Grizzlies to 115-113 win over PelicansJa Morant capped a stirring, 34-point season debut with a spinning dribble in the lane to set up a game-winning floater as time expired in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 115-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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.
Green scores 34 to help Rockets snap 3-game skid with 111-91 win over Grizzlies
Read full article: Green scores 34 to help Rockets snap 3-game skid with 111-91 win over GrizzliesJalen Green scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the second half to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night.
For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations
Read full article: For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectationsIndiana’s Tyrese Haliburton got questions about the same topic more often than he could remember this summer: The money, the money, the money.
Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99
Read full article: Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99Desmond Bane had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Ja Morant added 31 points and 10 boards, and the Memphis Grizzlies staved off elimination, beating the Lakers 116-99 to force their first-round Western Conference series back to Los Angeles.
LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 lead
Read full article: LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 leadLeBron James made the tying layup with 0.8 seconds left in regulation before scoring four of his 22 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers surged to a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with a 117-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1
Read full article: No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 22 points and had 13 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies tied their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1 by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93 with two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant sidelined by an injured hand.
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.
Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of Rockets
Read full article: Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of RocketsLuke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets.
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.
Cavs All-Star Mitchell calls Grizzlies' Brooks dirty player
Read full article: Cavs All-Star Mitchell calls Grizzlies' Brooks dirty playerDarius Garland scored 32 points shortly after being left off the All-Star team and carried Cleveland following Donovan Mitchell’s ejection, leading the Cavaliers to a 128-113 win over the slumping Memphis Grizzlies.
Lakers rally to snap Grizzlies' winning streak at 11 games
Read full article: Lakers rally to snap Grizzlies' winning streak at 11 gamesDennis Schröder completed a three-point play with 7.6 seconds left after a steal, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past Memphis 122-121 to snap the Grizzlies’ winning streak at 11 games.
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.
Curry, Thompson send Warriors into Western Conference finals
Read full article: Curry, Thompson send Warriors into Western Conference finalsKlay Thompson knocked down eight 3-pointers on the way to 30 points, Stephen Curry scored 29 with six 3s, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-96 in Game 6.
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.
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.
Curry, Morant enjoying challenge of battling in West semis
Read full article: Curry, Morant enjoying challenge of battling in West semisStephen Curry had a message for Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after the Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Grizzlies rally again past Wolves 114-106 to reach 2nd round
Read full article: Grizzlies rally again past Wolves 114-106 to reach 2nd roundDesmond Bane and Dillon Brooks each scored 23 points to steer a third fourth-quarter comeback victory in the series by the Memphis Grizzlies, who eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 114-106 victory in Game 6.
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 claw back from 26 down, beat Wolves in Game 3
Read full article: Grizzlies claw back from 26 down, beat Wolves in Game 3Desmond Bane made seven 3-pointers and had 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 on Thursday night for a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
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.
Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, grab Game 1 with 130-117 win
Read full article: Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, grab Game 1 with 130-117 winAnthony 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.
Ja Morant returns to help Grizzlies rout Pelicans, 141-114
Read full article: Ja Morant returns to help Grizzlies rout Pelicans, 141-114Ja Morant had 21 points and nine assists in his return from soreness in his right knee, Dillon Brooks scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the New Orleans Pelicans 141-114 on Saturday night to tie the 2012-13 franchise record for victories in a season at 56.
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.
Bane has 24 points, Grizzlies rout Rockets without Morant
Read full article: Bane has 24 points, Grizzlies rout Rockets without MorantDesmond Bane had 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the absence of star Ja Morant with balanced scoring in a 122-98 victory over the NBA-worst Houston Rockets on Sunday.
Rockets beat Grizzlies 123-112 to end 12-game losing streak
Read full article: Rockets beat Grizzlies 123-112 to end 12-game losing streakKevin Porter Jr. scored 29 points, Christian Wood added 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-112 on Saturday night to end a 12-game losing streak.
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 34 points, Grizzlies beat Wizards 115-95
Read full article: Ja Morant scores 34 points, Grizzlies beat Wizards 115-95Ja 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.
Mavs rout Grizzlies 112-85, ending Memphis' winning streak
Read full article: Mavs rout Grizzlies 112-85, ending Memphis' winning streakLuka Doncic had a triple-double with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists and the Dallas Mavericks used a second-half rally to rout Memphis 112-85 on Friday night, ending the Grizzlies’ winning streak at 11 games.
Grizzlies win 11th straight, beating Timberwolves 116-108
Read full article: Grizzlies win 11th straight, beating Timberwolves 116-108Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the final minutes for their 11th straight victory, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-108 on Thursday night.
Morant's dazzling block lifts Grizzlies to 9th straight win
Read full article: Morant's dazzling block lifts Grizzlies to 9th straight winThe Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with their ninth straight win, getting 16 points and a breathtaking block from Ja Morant in a 127-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Morant leads Grizzlies over Nets; Antonio Brown looking on
Read full article: Morant leads Grizzlies over Nets; Antonio Brown looking onJa Morant scored 36 points and five Grizzlies scored in double figures as Memphis extended its winning streak to five games with a 118-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
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.
Davis propels Lakers past Grizz 115-105 for 7th straight win
Read full article: Davis propels Lakers past Grizz 115-105 for 7th straight winLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, goes to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES – Anthony Davis scored 35 points and LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' seventh consecutive victory, 115-105 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Kyle Kuzma had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, while Davis finished two points shy of his season high in his return from a two-game absence with an Achilles injury. Montrezl Harrell scored 14 points for Los Angeles, which extended its longest win streak in a year even after falling behind by 20 points in the first quarter. "We should never be down 20 points at any point in time with the personnel that we have on our team.
Wall, Gordon lead Rockets past Grizzlies 115-103
Read full article: Wall, Gordon lead Rockets past Grizzlies 115-103Houston Rockets guard John Wall, left, handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson in the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)MEMPHIS, Tenn. – John Wall scored 22 points, Eric Gordon added 20 and the Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 115-103 on Thursday night. Wall said the veteran Rockets have told Tate, a rookie, to stay within his game and take advantage of his shots, particularly corner 3s. Rookie Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 16 points, while Ja Morant added 15. After shooting 26% from 3-point range against the Thunder, the Rockets were 19 of 45 (42.2%) against Memphis. For the Houston game, select groups of season ticket holders were added to the previous groups, meaning up to 2,000 people or about 11% of capacity.
James leads Lakers past Grizzlies to open 2-game set
Read full article: James leads Lakers past Grizzlies to open 2-game setJames had 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, Anthony Davis added 17 points and nine rebounds as the Lakers opened a two-game set in Memphis with a 108-94 victory over the Grizzlies on Sunday night. “We were doing a lot of jostling with Memphis,” James said, “At the start of the fourth, I wanted to try and implement myself and my scoring a little bit more. After surrendering 36 points in the first quarter, the Lakers held the Grizzlies to 18, 21, and 19 over the final three periods. …G Alex Caruso missed his fourth game under the health and safety protocol. Gasol played 10-plus seasons with the Grizzlies.