Grizzly Bear Blues 22 hours ago
Full Recap: Grizzlies Could Not Tame the Bulls
Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports [again] The Grizzlies started a four-game road trip on the wrong foot in last night’s 106-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Despite a huge effort from Jonas Valanciunas (32 points; 13 rebounds), the Grizzlies could not overcome a weak first half. The Grizzlies faced the Chicago Bulls for the second time this season after losing to them early in the season 110-102. Last night, the Grizzlies were without Ja Morant, Kyle Anderson and Brandon Clarke. The game undoubtedly started strong for the Chicago Bulls. The Grizzlies had to call an early timeout within the...
Grizzly Bear Blues Dec 4, 2019
Quick Recap: Grizzlies fall to the Bulls 106-99
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/ They fought to the finish. The Memphis Grizzlies hung tough in a variety of situations in this game against the Chicago Bulls, refusing to go away despite poor offensive performances and a lack of execution on both ends of the floor. Even with a terrific showing from Jonas Valanciunas scoring and on the glass (32 points, 13 rebounds in 29 minutes of play), Memphis fell in Chicago 106-99. Here are some takeaways from the loss. A slow 1st half The first quarter started sluggishly for the Grizzlies - a 7-0 early run led to a Taylor Jenkins timeout to try to get his...
ClutchPoints Dec 4, 2019
Grizzlies’ Jonas Valanciunas to play vs. Bulls after missing last 2 games
The Memphis Grizzlies are getting big man Jonas Valanciunas back on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Valanciunas missed the previous two games for the Grizzlies with flu-like symptoms. Grizz coach Taylor Jenkins says Jonas Valanciunas will play and Kyle Anderson will sit out as he continues to work through heel soreness. Jonas missed the past […] The post Grizzlies’ Jonas Valanciunas to play vs. Bulls after missing last 2 games appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grizzly Bear Blues Dec 4, 2019
Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls Game Preview
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Memphis is struggling with injuries, new opportunities for young talent is ready for the taking in Chicago. WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (6-14, 3-4 away) @ Chicago Bulls (7-14, 3-7 home) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: United Center in Chicago, IL HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS – Ja Morant (Out, back), Kyle Anderson (Questionable, heel), Brandon Clarke (out, oblique), Jonas Valanciunas (Questionable, illness) CHICAGO – Christiano Felicio (Out, wrist), Otto Porter Jr. (Out, foot), Chandler Hutchison (Out,...
Grizzly Bear Blues Dec 2, 2019
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers Game Preview
Photo by Andy Lyons/ The Grizzlies won yesterday. Can they win today too? WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (6-13, 3-9 home) vs. Indiana Pacers (12-7, 3-5 away) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS- Ja Morant (Out, back), Kyle Anderson (Doubtful, heel), Brandon Clarke (Doubtful, hip), Jonas Valanciunas (Questionable, illness) INDIANA- Victor Oladipo (Out, knee), JaKarr Sampson (Out, back), Edmond Sumner (Out, hand) PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS- Tyus Jones, Dillon Brooks, Jae Crowder,...
ClutchPoints Nov 30, 2019
Jazz star Donovan Mitchell trolls Grizzlies’ Jonas Valanciunas for flopping
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is not a fan of flopping, and he made sure Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas knew that on Friday. The pair figured in a brief commotion in Utah’s 103-94 win over Memphis after Mitchell confronted the 6-foot-11 Lithuanian center and mocked him for flailing his arms to get a call […] The post Jazz star Donovan Mitchell trolls Grizzlies’ Jonas Valanciunas for flopping appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 29, 2019
VIDEO: Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant puts Donovan Mitchell on skates and passes to Jonas Valanciunas for the difficult and-1
Memphis Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant was able to cross up Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell on Friday night. Morant was able to then dish the ball off to center Jonas Valanciunas who made the basket despite being fouled. Oh my, Ja and Jonas! (via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/aPUm6pLfUK — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) November 30, 2019 Although it […] The post VIDEO: Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant puts Donovan Mitchell on skates and passes to Jonas Valanciunas for the difficult and-1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 28, 2019
Full Recap: Grizzlies fall to Clippers in nail biter
Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports Clippers defense stifles Grizzlies in final seconds It may not have been Thanksgiving quite yet, but the Grizzlies big men were feasting against the Los Angeles Clippers stout defense last night. Jonas Valanciunas bullied his way to a double-double, while Jaren Jackson Jr. continued his hot shooting from the perimeter. Through most of the game, the Grizzlies looked the part of a young, competitive team. They stayed close, but trailed a majority of the game. That is, until the 4th quarter. After a quiet first 3 quarters, Ja Morant woke up and ignited a...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 27, 2019
Grizzlies fall late to the Clippers 121-119
Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports Memphis led by double-digits in the fourth but lose their fifth straight The Grizzlies took to the floor Wednesday night looking to snap their four game losing skid against the Los Angeles Clippers, who were without Kawhi Leonard (left knee soreness) after defeating Dallas on the road Tuesday night, 114-99. Memphis would jump out to a 9-2 lead in the first 1:45 behind 5 quick points from Jonas Valanciunas leading to Doc Rivers halting the action. LA came out firing on all cylinders after that timeout, taking the lead and then some on a 13-4 run. The...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 27, 2019
Memphis Grizzlies vs. L.A. Clippers Game Preview
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via The Klaw comes around. WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (5-11, 3-7 home) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (12-5, 1-4 road) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Kyle Anderson (Questionable, heel), Ja Morant (Questionable, back) L.A. CLIPPERS: Landry Shamet (Out, ankle) PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jae Crowder, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jonas Valanciunas L.A. CLIPPERS: Patrick Beverley, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Maurice Harkless, Ivica...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 23, 2019
Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers
Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (5-9, 3-6 home) vs. Los Angeles Lakers(13-2, 5-1 away) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Grayson Allen (Ankle, out) Ja Morant (Hand, probable) DENVER: Anthony Davis (Shoulder, probable) Kyle Kuzma (Eye, probable) Avery Bradley (Leg, out) DeMarcus Cousins (Knee, out) PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jae Crowder, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jonas Valanciunas LOS ANGELES: LeBron James, Kentavious...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 21, 2019
The Devil of Dillon Brooks
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Is his future in Memphis? It is 14 games in to the NBA season, and goodness knows we all love a good overreaction. From game to game you can see the ebbs and flows of Memphis Grizzlies fans and media and their views on certain players and their capabilities. Jaren Jackson Jr. is a disappointment, Ja Morant is a (point) god, Jonas Valanciunas is out of shape and/or washed, Marko Guduric isn’t an NBA player...the list of opinions goes on and on, and it remains a talking point for those that die on those hills until the hill moves and the line shifts in favor...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 17, 2019
Quick Recap: The Memphis Grizzlies Smoked by Denver
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Oof. The Memphis Grizzlies entered Sunday’s afternoon game with sights on extending their winning streak to 4. It wasn’t going to be easy, as the Denver Nuggets are one of the top teams in the West. I just wish it was a bit easier. Things started out nice for the Memphis Grizzlies, jumping out to 32-28 first-quarter lead — while also going on a 16-3 run in the quarter. Jonas Valanciunas, in particular, had a hot start. He drilled two 3-pointers and finished the quarter with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Then, the second quarter happened. The Denver Nuggets...
ClutchPoints Nov 17, 2019
Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright and CJ Miles won’t receive 2019 Raptors championship rings
The Toronto Raptors had a number of players on their roster at the start of the 2018-19 season that were no longer with the team when they hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June. Unfortunately for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright and C.J. Miles, they will not receive championship rings as former members of the Raptors. […] The post Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright and CJ Miles won’t receive 2019 Raptors championship rings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 17, 2019
Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports A three-game winning streak? Who would’ve thought? WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (5-7, 3-4 home) vs. Denver Nuggets (8-3, 4-1 away) WHEN: 5:00 PM CT WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Grayson Allen (Ankle, out) DENVER: Will Barton (Left Adductor Tightness, questionable) PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jae Crowder, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jonas Valanciunas DENVER: Jamal Murray, Gary Harris, Will Barton, Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic The Memphis...
