Why was Jaren Jackson Jr. ready for the alley-oop lob from Ja Morant? Because he knows Morant is unafraid to go for the wildest outcomes.

The Tigers and Grizzlies tag teamed on Monday to give Memphis “one of the best days” of November basketball imaginable. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 123, Trail Blazers 98

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Ja Morant is back in flight and back in control, dominating the game with the Trail Blazers with 22 points and 11 assists in only 23 minutes.

Ja Morant shot 6 from 12 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, and Santi Aldama finished with 13 points and a career-high 17 rebounds.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at FedExForum.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant is officially active and available the team announced at 6:16 p.m. ahead of Monday night’s game against Portland.

From the team’s “New Offense” to defensive fundamentals, here are Chris Herrington’s 10 takeaways from the Grizzlies’ season so far. 

The Grizzlies posted 140-plus points for just the sixth time in franchise history, using the offense of Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jaylen Wells to take down the Bulls. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 142, Bulls 131

NBA box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls.

The Grizzlies are looking for a winning streak. Their best chance for a long one may come before the end the year. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discussed the Grizzlies’ loss to Denver, response against Philadelphia and the potential a winning streak is on the horizon.

The troubled Sixers put their three top players on the floor together for the first time this season. But it was the Grizzlies who got it right.

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Box score: Grizzlies 117, 76ers 111

Through five-plus seasons, Taylor Jenkins has led the Grizzlies to two 50-win seasons and three postseason appearances, with Memphis leading the NBA in paint points in every season but one. And now he’s won the most games in franchise history.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 25 points, Desmond Bane added 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies set a season-high with 19 3-pointers in a 117-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at FedExForum.

Grizzlies leaders Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. took ownership of the team’s sluggish performance against the Nuggets on Tuesday night.

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Box score: Nuggets 122, Grizzlies 110

Santi Aldama led Memphis with 28 points, matching his career high. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 19 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at FedExForum.

Taylor Jenkins commented on the injury status of several players on Sunday. The team has listed Ja Morant and Zach Edey as out ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets. 

Here’s a spin around the latest Grizzlies news and notes one month into the regular season.

With more options comes more decisions, and 14 games in the Grizzlies don’t seem quite settled.

The Grizzlies new offensive scheme that features more movement, more cuts and a faster pace of play helped Memphis score 41 field goals against the Nuggets, with 31 coming from assists.

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Box score: Grizzlies 105, Nuggets 90

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points and rookie Jaylen Wells added 15 points to help Memphis win its fourth straight home game.

NBA box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets.

The Warriors outscored the Grizzlies by 36 points from beyond the arc on Friday night. Memphis made just seven 3-pointers on 42 attempts in the loss. 

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Box score: Warriors 123, Grizzlies 118