Ja Morant improving, will be questionable for Game 3
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant was a full participant in a non-contact practice on Friday and he will be listed as questionable with a hand injury for Game 3 on Saturday.
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Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant was a full participant in a non-contact practice on Friday and he will be listed as questionable with a hand injury for Game 3 on Saturday.
LeBron James said, “I’m not here for the bulls---.” But, c’mon, LeBron. The whole basketball universe is here for this bulls---. It’s the (totally crazy) story going into Game 3.Related story:
Dillon Brooks called LeBron James “old” and said he is not the same player he was when he was winning championships in Cleveland and Miami.
Game 2 Halftime report: Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers are playing Wednesday, April 19 in Game 2 of their NBA playoffs series. The Lakers lead the series 1-0, but Memphis leads 59-44 at Game 2 halftime.Related story:
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are coming to Memphis. They’ll play the Grizzlies in Game 1 at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at FedExForum. Game 2 will be Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at FedExForum. Game 3 will be in L.A. at 9 p.m., Saturday, April 22. Grizzlies give injury updates, discuss potential playoff opponentsRelated story:
The Grizzlies pulled off an improbable comeback in regulation, but went scoreless for the first three minutes of the extra period and turned the ball over four times.Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Anne Boyd celebrated her 90th birthday with her first Grizzlies game at FedExForum. That says a lot about her. And a lot about what the Grizzlies have come to mean to this city over the past 22 years.
Memphis trailed by five in the fourth quarter, but found a late surge from Desmond Bane to beat the Portland Trail Blazers. Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
The Grizzlies trailed by 20 points in the first quarter, but erased that deficit with big nights from Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard.Related stories:
NBA box score for Friday’s Memphis Grizzlies-L.A. Clippers game.
Ja Morant has taken off the mask, and says he’s not worried about the All-NBA team. “My mind is on continuing to win games, finish the regular season off strong and then get ready for the playoffs,”he said. “To start our journey to go win a ring.”
Despite a night off from meaningful players on both sides, the home team had the game’s lone active star in Ja Morant. The visitors had the deeper cast of proven NBA players, and that proved too much. Related story:
NBA box score for the Wednesday, March 29 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers played at FedExForum in Memphis.
The Grizzlies set a franchise record by winning their 33rd home game Tuesday. Not bad for a team that was supposed to be in disarray not long ago. How did they do it? “This is the closest team I’ve ever been a part of,” said Desmond Bane.
The Grizzlies clinched the best home record in franchise history on Tuesday night with a win over Orlando. They are 33-5 inside FedExForum. Related story:
NBA box score for the Tuesday, March 28 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman Sr. spent Thursday as a chaperone on a kindergarten field trip, then helped beat the Rockets one day later.
It seemed likely to be a subdued night, after the “return of Ja Morant” show. Then, almost suddenly, it became The Luke Kennard show. He set a franchise record for 3-pointers despite coming off the bench.
Luke Kennard set the franchise record for 3-point makes with 10. The Grizzlies also set a new franchise high from beyond the arc with 25 triples on 59.5% shooting. The big chaperone: Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman Sr. not too cool for schoolRelated stories:
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets at FedExForum on Friday, March 24, 2024.
Ja Morant’s family wore hoodies that said, “Redemption.” But Morant said he just wants a second chance. That began Wednesday at FedExForum against the Houston Rockets. It was a sweet — and emotional — night.
After an eight-game suspension and one more on the sideline, Memphis Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant dropped in 17 points with five assists in a 130-125 Grizzlies victory that clinched the Southwest division title. Related story:
NBA box score for the Wednesday, March 22 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets.