Nov. 8, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, 125-118, at FedExForum.

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Karl-Anthony Towns’ 3-point prayer was answered, but the Grizzlies and Brandon Clarke stepped up in overtime. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 125, Timberwolves 118 (OT)

Part of Brooks’ lineup insertion does bring up a host of questions, including how to redistribute minutes.

Nov. 5, 2021: The Washington Wizards beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 115-87, in Washington.

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After some encouraging defensive performances, the Grizzlies went backward, allowing the Wizards to shoot 58% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range.

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Box score: Wizards 115, Grizzlies 87

After struggling in the first half when Ja Morant was resting, the second half was an entirely different story for the Grizzlies’ second unit. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. watched the third season of a popular Netflix thriller in one day while Taylor Jenkins can’t wait to watch the new season of “Yellowstone.”

Jackson scored 14 points in the second half and carried Memphis while Ja Morant was getting his last rest of the game.

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Nuggets 106

Nov. 3, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Nuggets, 108-106 at FedExForum.

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There is no timeline for the star defender’s return, but his assignment to the Memphis Hustle is a positive sign it could come soon. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. is ignoring the mean tweets as he works on his game, and there’s more on Dillon Brooks and Ziaire Williams.

Tyus Jones was too brilliant to take off the floor, so coach Taylor Jenkins played with two point guards down the stretch against Denver. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 106, Nuggets 97

Nov. 1, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Nuggets at FedExForum.

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For more than 25 seasons, the Grizzlies have worn threads widely beloved by NBA fans all over. Now they will have another style in the rotation.

Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.

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The Memphis defense left a lot to be desired in a blowout loss to the Heat, which shot 52% from the field, and 57% from 3-point range.

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Box score: Miami Heat 129, Memphis Grizzlies 103

Morant’s drive to be an All-Star is off to a fantastic start as the Grizzlies return from a tough West Coast trip.

Morant makes the magic happen in multiple ways. 

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in overtime in San Francisco on Oct. 28, 2021.

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Morant “woke up” in the third quarter, finishing with 30 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals as the Grizzlies rallied from a 19-point deficit.

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Box score: Grizzlies 104, Warriors 101 (OT)

Oct. 27, 2021: Trail Blazers defeat Grizzlies in Portland.

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