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How Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke is settling down, thriving as a starter
Brandon Clarke struggled when asked to start four games as a rookie. Now the Grizzlies forward is thriving
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 14, 2021
Creating consistency by causing chaos
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Using disruptive defense as a means to create offense has become a clear identity for this Grizzlies team. A recurring theme in many of the Grizzlies media sessions leading up to the season was many of the players’ specific goals of improving in certain aspects of their individual games. From Brandon Clarke’s ball-handling to Tyus Jones’ shooting to Ja Morant’s desire to be aggressive at all times, despite the short, unprecedented offseason, nearly every player had an area they were intent on getting better at. For Dillon Brooks,...
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 11, 2021
Grizzlies defeat Cavaliers 101-91
Photo by Jason Miller/ A win is a win. The Grizzlies were able to avenge their poor loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers several days ago back home in Memphis in Monday night’s victory 101-91. Head Coach Taylor Jenkins’ team had four starters in double figures and strong performances from several reserve players. When it mattered most late, the veteran unit of Tyus Jones/Dillon Brooks/Kyle Anderson/Brandon Clarke/Jonas Valanciunas helped lead a 19-5 run to close out the game Here are some key takeaways from a big win. Kyle Anderson - Good at basketball Kyle gets the...
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 8, 2021
Quick Recap: Shorthanded Memphis narrowly defeats hobbled Nets
Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports The Grizzlies bested an injury-riddled Nets squad for the second time this season. Dillon Brooks and company attempted to finish off their inauspicious homestand with a win against the defanged Nets. Here’s how Memphis fared in the outing before their week-long road trip: First Quarter: It’s an open secret that Brandon Clarke has had a rocky beginning to 2020-21, but he looked like the Clarke of old to start this one— the Gonzaga product was playing at the top of his game. By the three and a half minute mark, Brandon scored 12 points...
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 1, 2021
Welcome to 2021 - the biggest year for the Memphis Grizzlies (yet)
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via 2021 can define the Grizzlies’ future aspirations 2020 was a brutal year. It was certainly a weird time investing in sports, given there was a global pandemic, social injustice, and a crazy election. But hey, we made it out, and we’re in 2021. Even though 2020 was rough, the Memphis Grizzlies brought some positivity to our world. Ja Morant burst on the scene as a potential superstar, winning the Rookie of the Year award. Brandon Clarke joined him on the All-Rookie team. Though he spent a lot of 2020 hurt, Jaren Jackson Jr. flashed the...
