Morant, Grizzlies beat Nuggets in matchup of West leaders
February 26, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and seven rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies raced to an early lead and coasted to a 112-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s top teams.
Morant scores 23, Grizzlies rout Nuggets in West showdown
February 26, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and seven rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies raced to an early lead and coasted to a 112-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s top teams.
Lakers rally to end Grizzlies’ 11-game winning streak
January 21, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Dennis Schröder completed a three-point play with 7.6 seconds left after a steal, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past Memphis 122-121 on Friday night to snap the Grizzlies’ winning streak at 11 games.
Morant scores 38 in return as streaking Grizzlies top Spurs
January 12, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 38 points, Jaren Jackson added 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies hung on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 135-129 Wednesday night for their season-high eighth straight victory.
Grizzlies withstand late rally to defeat Spurs 121-113
January 10, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyus Jones, filling in for Ja Morant, had 24 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half San Antonio rally to beat the Spurs 121-113 on Monday night.
Durant injures right knee before Nets edge Heat 102-101
January 9, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Royce O’Neale’s putback with 3.2 seconds left put Brooklyn to stay, and the Nets beat the Miami Heat 102-101 on Sunday night in a game where Kevin Durant left early with a right knee injury.
Grizzlies, without Morant, beat Jazz, extend win streak to 6
January 9, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane had 24 points and nine assists, Tyus Jones added 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies, playing without leading scorer Ja Morant, defeated the Utah Jazz 123-118 on Sunday.
Morant, Jones lead Grizzlies to 118-108 victory over Kings
January 2, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 35 points, Tyus Jones added 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies broke open a close game in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 118-108 on Sunday night.
Dillon Brooks added 15 for Memphis, while Jaren Jackson Jr.
Morant has triple-double as Grizzlies trounce Bucks 142-101
December 16, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies pounded the Milwaukee Bucks 142-101 on Thursday night.
Dillon Brooks added 18 points and Tyus Jones had 16 as eight Grizzlies scored in double figures.
Jones, Brooks power Memphis to 128-103 win over Atlanta
December 13, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyus Jones had 22 points and 11 assists, Dillon Brooks added 18 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-103 on Monday night in a game in which both teams were without key starters.
Jones’ career-high 28 points lead Grizzlies past Heat 101-93
December 6, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyus Jones had a career-high 28 points and 10 assists to lead the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies to a 101-93 victory over Miami Heat on Monday night.
Santi Aldama added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks finished with 17 for Memphis, which played without leading scorer Ja Morant and several other key players.
Jazz rout Grizzlies 121-105, improve to 4-0 at home
November 1, 2022 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Playing fearless is fueling success for the Utah Jazz.
Lauri Markkanen had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Jazz dominated on both ends of the court Monday night in a 121-105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Bane scores 31, Morant 22 as Grizzlies beat Kings 125-110
October 28, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Desmond Bane made six 3-pointers and scored 31 points as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the winless Sacramento Kings 125-110 on Thursday night.
Ja Morant scores 49 points in Grizzlies’ win over Rockets
October 22, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Morant carried the team on a night Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones struggled.
Ja Morant scores 49 points, Grizzlies beat Rockets 129-122
October 22, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Morant carried the team on a night Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones struggled.
Rookies, late rally lead Grizzlies over Bucks 107-102
October 2, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Rookie David Roddy scored 18 points, two-way signee Kenny Lofton Jr. added 17 and the Memphis Grizzlies used a late run to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-102 on Saturday night in the opening preseason game for both teams.
Golden State tries to secure series in game 6
May 12, 2022 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (56-26, second in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (53-29, third in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -8.5; over/under is 220
Grizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force Game 6
May 12, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies fought off elimination with the highest-scoring performance in their franchise's postseason history.
And with All-Star guard Ja Morant cheering from the bench.
Golden State, Memphis tied 1-1 heading to game 3
May 6, 2022 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (56-26, second in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (53-29, third in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -7; over/under is 225.5
Grizzlies overcome 26-point deficit to beat Timberwolves
April 22, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Desmond 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 claw back from 26 down, beat Wolves in Game 3
April 22, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies arrived in Minnesota, determined to seize control of the series from a young, confident Timberwolves team that looks and acts a lot like them.
Grizzlies and Pelicans even their playoff series
April 20, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja 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 on Tuesday night to even up their first-round Western Conference series at 1 apiece.
Jazz clinch playoff spot with 121-115 OT win over Grizzlies
April 6, 2022 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 22 points and 21 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz clinched a playoff berth with a 121-115 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Jordan Clarkson also finished with 22 points for Utah.
Butler, Lowry lead Heat over Celtics to stay in 1st
March 31, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 24 points, Kyle Lowry added 23 and the Miami Heat rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off the Boston Celtics 106-98 on Wednesday night to stay atop a tight race for the Eastern Conference’s top seed.
Grizzlies edge Spurs 112-111, clinch No. 2 seed in West
March 31, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tyus Jones scored 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies edged the San Antonio Spurs 112-111 on Wednesday night to capture the Southwest Division title and clinch the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.
Grizzlies roll without Morant, beat Pacers 135-102
March 16, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 19 and the Memphis Grizzlies rolled without All-Star Ja Morant, beating the Indiana Pacers 135-102 on Tuesday night.
De’Anthony Melton added 18 points while Morant sat out with back soreness.
Grizzlies lead for all but 25 seconds in win over Thunder
March 14, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Dillon Brooks had to wait a few more minutes to make his return.
After being sidelined for 27 games due to an ankle injury, Brooks walked onto the court Sunday only to see that both Memphis and Oklahoma City were wearing white uniforms.
Morant leads Memphis into matchup against New Orleans
March 7, 2022 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (27-37, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (44-22, third in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup with New Orleans.
Morant, Bane lead Grizzlies to easy win over Magic 124-96
March 6, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 25 points and seven assists, Desmond Bane scored 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Orlando Magic 124-96 on Saturday night.
The victory, coupled with the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-116 victory over Golden State later Saturday, moved Memphis into second place in the Western Conference — a half-game ahead of the Warriors and eight games behind NBA-leading Phoenix.
Morant dunks over 7-footer, scores 52 as Grizzlies top Spurs
March 1, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant threw down a massive dunk over 7-footer Jakob Poeltl and scored a career-high 52 points, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies over the San Antonio Spurs 118-105 Monday night.
Jones scores 27, leads Grizzlies past Pelicans, 121-109
February 16, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tyus Jones scored a career-high 27 points to go with nine assists while filling in for All-Star Ja Morant, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-109 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory and ninth in 10 games.
Grizzlies play the Mavericks on 11-game win streak
January 14, 2022 GMTDallas Mavericks (22-19, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (30-14, third in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -3.5; over/under is 218.5
Booker, Suns top rolling Raptors 99-95
January 12, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Devin Booker scored 16 points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:02 remaining, and Chris Paul had 15 points and 12 assists as the Phoenix Suns beat Toronto 99-95 on Tuesday night to snap the Raptors’ longest winning streak of the season at six games.
Morant scores 29, Grizzlies beat Warriors for 10th straight
January 12, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 29 points, including five in the final minute, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 116-108 Tuesday night for their 10th straight win.
“I just like having that pressure,” Morant said of his scoring down the stretch.
Morant, Grizzlies rout lowly Pistons for 7th straight win
January 7, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists and Memphis built an early lead and coasted to a 118-88 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, the Grizzlies’ seventh straight win.
Memphis takes on Detroit, seeks 7th straight victory
January 6, 2022 GMTDetroit Pistons (7-28, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (25-14, fourth in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -12.5; over/under is 219.5
Memphis faces Cleveland, aims for 4th straight road win
January 4, 2022 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (23-14, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (21-16, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -3
Morant leads Grizzlies over Nets; Antonio Brown looking on
January 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Ja 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 on Monday night.
Morant scores 30, Grizzlies beat Spurs for 4th straight win
January 1, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 30 points, eight assists and six rebounds, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 118-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Tyus Jones scored 18, Desmond Bane and Brandon Clarke each had 17 points as Memphis pulled away in the second half.
Ja Morant, Grizzlies rally to beat reeling Lakers 104-99
December 30, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja 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.
LeBron James led Los Angeles with 37 points — a day short of his 37th birthday — and 13 rebounds and a season-high eight 3-pointers.
San Antonio visits Memphis following Morant’s 41-point showing
December 30, 2021 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (14-19, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (22-14, fourth in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts the San Antonio Spurs after Ja Morant scored 41 points in the Grizzlies' 104-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Golden State takes on Memphis, looks for 4th straight home win
December 22, 2021 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (19-13, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (25-6, second in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Warriors take on Memphis.
Sacramento takes home win streak into matchup with Memphis
December 16, 2021 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (18-11, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (12-17, 10th in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento hosts Memphis trying to extend its three-game home winning streak.
Brooks, Jackson lead Grizzlies in 126-91 blowout of 76ers
December 14, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 and the Memphis Grizzlies shot better than 50% to dominate the Philadelphia 76ers for a 126-91 victory Monday night.
Grizzlies ride second-half push to 108-95 win over Lakers
December 10, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points, Desmond Bane added 23 and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 108-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Jackson, Grizzlies pull away from Lakers 108-95
December 10, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points, Desmond Bane added 23 and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 108-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Bane, Brooks lead Grizzlies to fifth straight win
December 7, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane scored 21 points each, and the surging Memphis Grizzlies beat the Miami Heat 105-90 Monday night.
Memphis has won five straight without leading scorer Ja Morant, who hurt his left knee against Atlanta on Nov.
Grizzlies hang on to beat Mavericks 97-90 after 73-point win
December 5, 2021 GMTDALLAS (AP) — The next time the Memphis Grizzlies trail in what is expected to be about two weeks without Ja Morant will be the first.
Desmond Bane scored a career-high 29 points, and the Grizzlies held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-90 on Saturday night in their first game since setting an NBA record with a 73-point victory.
Morant scores 26 to lead Grizzlies past Nuggets 106-97
November 2, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 26 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Tyus Jones added 17 points and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Denver Nuggets 106-97 on Monday night.
Xavier Tillman had 12 points, while Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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4 years after Tyus, Tre Jones looks to lead a Duke title run
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Golden State pulls away in fourth quarter to top Wolves 116-99
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Timberwolves’ Jeff Teague has sprained left knee, no structural damage
December 28, 2017 GMTMILWAUKEE – Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague, injured in Wednesday’s game against Denver, has a sprained MCL in his left knee and will miss an unspecified period of time, beginning with Thursday night’s game against the Bucks.