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Garrett Temple's legacy intersects with Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
Grizzlies shooting guard Garrett Temple draws on a rich family legacy that aligns with the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Grizzly Bear Blues 20 hours ago
Report Card: Grizzlies bomb in Toronto
Well that was...something If you watched the Grizzlies game in Toronto Saturday evening, read the box score, or read the recap, you know what happened. One positive? If you take the three quarters other than the third, the Grizzlies won the game, 76-74. Moral victories! Because actual ones are few and far between at this point. Let’s get this over with. Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports Danny Green: 24 points, 7 rebounds. 7-of-9 from three in the 3rd quarter Yes, Danny Green. Green hit 7 threes in the third quarter to somewhat single-handedly flip the switch for...
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 19, 2019
Grizzlies embarrass themselves against the Raptors
Change is needed. Usually in this space after a game, a quick breakdown of what happened in the game for Memphis Grizzlies can be found. Who did well, who struggled, and what comes next. Not tonight. Tonight, we officially declare a season dead. The Toronto Raptors killed it. If it wasn’t already deceased, a 45-14 3rd quarter in Toronto got the job done. Marc Gasol being out isn’t an excuse - Toronto was without their best player Kawhi Leonard. Mike Conley was playing. Jaren Jackson Jr. was playing, and even without Marc on the floor Jaren was still not enough of a focus on both ends of...
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Game Recap: Toronto Raptors 119, Memphis Grizzlies 90
The Toronto Raptors handed the Memphis Grizzlies their worst loss of the season on Saturday night.
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 19, 2019
5 Questions with Raptors HQ
I caught up with Joel Stephens from Raptors HQ to talk about tonight’s game. The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a road game against the Boston Celtics to take on the Toronto Raptors. Good Lord, whoever made the schedule must’ve been done wrong for the Grizzlies to deserve this. You could say both teams are in a last-ditch effort. The Memphis Grizzlies wanted to ride with Mike Conley and Marc Gasol once again, and it has failed thus far. Meanwhile, the Raptors wanted to delay a rebuild for one more year, trading cornerstone DeMar DeRozan for a top-5 player in Kawhi Leonard. It’s...
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 19, 2019
Game Preview- Memphis Grizzlies at Toronto Raptors
The Grizzlies get right back in the action on the second of a road back-to-back. This time in Toronto. WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (19-26, 8-16 away) vs. Toronto Raptors (34-13, 19-4 home) WHERE: Scotiabank Arena (RIP the Air Canada Centre) in Toronto, Canada WHEN: 6:30 PM CT HOW TO WATCH: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT- MEMPHIS- Chandler Parsons (Out, Feelings); Dillon Brooks (Out, Toe); Kyle Anderson (Out, Ankle) TORONTO- OG Anunoby (Out, Personal); Jonas Valanciunas (Out, Thumb) PROBABLE STARTERS- MEMPHIS- Mike Conley, Garrett Temple, Justin Holliday, Jaren Jackson...
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 19, 2019
Report Card: Memphis falls late to Celtics
Finally Memphis was watchable for four quarters. Memphis fell to the mighty Boston Celtics Friday night, 122-116. In a game that had some highs and lows, Memphis looked like a real basketball team for the first time since their win over the Spurs. The Grizzlies have now lost 15 of their last 18 games, trending in the wrong direction in many ways, but looked competent against the C’s. Big games from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Mike Conley kept the game competitive, but Kyrie Irving was just too much for Memphis. Here are my grades for Friday night’s loss at the Celtics: Mike Conley, B+ You...
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Memphis Grizzlies: Mike Conley, Marc Gasol address owner Robert Pera's visit
Grizzlies franchise cornerstones Mike Conley and Marc Gasol talked Friday night about owner Robert Peras visit to town this week.
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 18, 2019
Grizzlies compete but fall to Boston 122-116
Kyrie Irving put on a show scoring 38 points In their last meeting on December 29th, the Grizzlies built up a 19 point lead, only to watch Kyrie Irving and Al Horford lead the Celtics back to steal the victory 112-103 at FedExForum. Friday night was a little different as the Grizzlies and Celtics each used big runs until Boston finally took over late. Boston used excellent ball movement early to catch the Grizzlies defense out of position often and go up five midway through the first, 16-11. After the three by Marcus Smart to get that lead, Boston missed their next 7 in a row while the...
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Game Recap: Boston Celtics 122, Memphis Grizzlies 116
The Memphis Grizzlies their best offensive performance in weeks against the Boston Celtics. But Kyrie Irving spoiled their fun.
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Why the Memphis Grizzlies are giving tickets to furloughed government employees Monday
The Grizzlies are making a kind gesture toward furloughed federal government employees
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 18, 2019
On Jevon Carter, Ivan Rabb, and the future
The Grizzlies’ struggles means a focus on the future is becoming more of a reality. That focus should begin within. Following the loss to Milwaukee, the Grizzlies are now 19-25, including a 7-20 record over their past 27 games. In six weeks, Memphis has transitioned from a clear playoff contender to a likely lottery lock. The Grizzlies are in a situation that no one wants to face, but one that must be embraced. The best way to stay positive in the present is to focus on the future. This is a rebuilding franchise, and because it is in a small market, it must commit to doing the rebuild...
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 18, 2019
Mike Conley should be an All-Star
The All-Star is about a month away. Here’s the case for why Mike Conley should be among the Western Conference stars playing in Charlotte. As we hit the halfway mark of the NBA season, the conversation has shifted towards February 17 and the All-Star game in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the third consecutive year, the voting will be broken up by three different groups of the NBA world. Fans will account for 50% of the vote, current players will account for 25%, and the media will account for the last 25% to determine who will make the game in Charlotte. Now, there can be a much longer...
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 18, 2019
The difficulty of goodbye in Memphis
The Grizzlies have clung to the past for far too long, and it now severely hampers both their present and future. Life is full of difficult goodbyes. As my high school career winded down in the spring of 2016, my college decision had basically come down to two schools—the University of Memphis and Union University. And while I was drawn to the ministry side of Union, I simply couldn’t shake my attraction to Memphis. It was simply home. It was the city where I had been born and raised, and my fondest memories were there. Of course, it has its problems just like any other major city does....
Grizzly Bear Blues Jan 18, 2019
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Boston Celtics Game Preview
Can it get any worse? We’re about to find out. WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (19-25, 8-15 away) vs. Boston Celtics (26-18, 16-5 home) WHERE: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts WHEN: 6:00 PM CT HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Dillon Brooks (Out, toe), Kyle Anderson (Out, ankle) BOSTON: Jabari Bird (Out, personal) PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Mike Conley, Garrett Temple, Justin Holiday, Jaren Jackson Jr., Marc Gasol BOSTON: Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Morris, Al Horford As far as season-defining stretches go, the...
