Grizzly Bear Blues 6 hours ago
BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies Set To Debut ‘Vancouver Grizzlies’ Uniforms Saturday Vs. Lakers
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via The Memphis Grizzlies announce that they will be throwing back on Saturday vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. A flashback to the past for the Memphis Grizzlies is upon us on Saturday night, as the team announced Monday afternoon that the Grizzlies will wearing the ‘Vancouver’ throwback uniforms. Saturday... the wait is over. pic.twitter.com/tQX6TTpym8— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 18, 2019 This comes after the Grizzlies announced this offseason that the team would be paying homage to their time in Vancouver over the next two seasons. 2...
Grizzly Bear Blues 12 hours ago
Week-side Help: Morant Mania (Week 4)
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Recapping the most successful week of the year and Ja Morant’s showcase Week 4 Results Memphis Grizzlies 113 (3-7) @ San Antonio Spurs 109 Recap | Box Score Memphis Grizzlies 119 (4-7) @ Charlotte Hornets 117 Recap | Box Score Utah Jazz 106 @ Memphis Grizzlies 107 (5-7) Recap | Box Score Denver Nuggets 131 @ Memphis Grizzlies 114 (5-8) Recap | Box Score Week 4 Storylines -Ja Morant spoils Mike Conley’s return to Memphis Friday night with 25 points and 8 assists leading the Grizzlies to a win. -Memphis starts their first winning streak of the...
Grizzly Bear Blues 12 hours ago
Full Recap: Rocky Mountain Reality Hits Hard at Home
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via After three straight wins, the Grizzlies experience a humbling reminder of the long journey ahead. It is no secret that the Memphis Grizzlies have been a tale of two teams before and after halftime this season. The Grizzlies are in the top ten of the NBA in first quarter points differential and in points per game in the first half this season. However, the Grizzlies are last in points differential per game in the NBA for both the third quarter and second half. As was expected, the Grizzlies can experience both outstanding highs and forgettable lows on any...
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...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 17, 2019
Five Questions for a stat nerd
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Analytics for tonight’s match-up with the Nuggets The Memphis Grizzlies (5-7) will play host to the Dallas Mavericks (8-3) on Sunday night. Below, I give an analytical perspective on what Memphis fans should expect tonight. 1.) What is Denver’s go-to lineup? The combination of Will Barton, Gary Harris, Nikola Jokić, Paul Millsap, and Jamal Murray have dominated the minutes available to the rotation, accounting for more than 40% of the court time in the nine games they’ve played together this season. They’ve also dominated the competition, which...
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...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 16, 2019
Report Card: Ja Morant stars in Conley’s return
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via This game was a movie. Last night was a movie. Yes, it’s a phrase I overuse, but something about that game was a work of art — almost like it was scripted. A former franchise player returns to his forever team for this first game as an opponent of his career. The emotions are high, and as the tribute video played, you could feel the energy overwhelm you. It was so overwhelming it felt like Mike Conley was trying to hold it back. Basketball-wise, it was everything you could ask for in a regular season basketball game. There was a nice pace and flow to...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 16, 2019
Full Recap: Ja Morant’s Got Next
Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports “Oh my Ja” This night was circled on the calendar within minutes after the NBA League Offices released the schedules. For the Memphis Grizzlies fans, on Friday night November 15 2019, a favorite son of the city, Mike Conley was coming home. For 12 record setting, franchise defining seasons, Mike Conley had given his entire life to this city and in return the city embraced — better yet, claimed— him as one of their own. This night was circled, not as an expected win, nor a matchup against a heated rival. This night was supposed to be about honoring...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 15, 2019
The Grizzlies Win Their Third Straight Game in Mike Conley’s return to Memphis
Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports The Memphis Grizzlies Win Their Third Straight Game in an emotional night at FedEx Forum The Memphis Grizzlies win their third straight game in an emotional night at FedExForum as Memphis legend, Mike Conley, returns. Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports You could see that this was going to be an emotional night, which means a lot of nerves in the whole building. The Memphis Grizzlies started the the first four minutes of the game off shooting 2/9 and trailed 8-5 through the first five minutes of the first quarter. Memphis continued to be...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 15, 2019
Five Questions: The current state of the Memphis Grizzlies
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Things are...good? The Memphis Grizzlies will enter tonight’s game against Utah with a record of 4-7, and there is a sample size of games sufficient to address questions about the current state of the squad. Below is my personal take on the season thus far. How have the Grizzlies performed based on pre-season expectations? While the Grizzlies’ record itself is unsurprising, I would never have predicted the team would have gotten their four wins against Brooklyn in overtime, Minnesota by double-digits, and two road wins against the Spurs and Hornets....
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 15, 2019
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz Game Preview
Photo by Daniel Shirey/ This is going to be weird. WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (4-7, 2-4 home) vs. Utah Jazz (8-3, 2-3 away) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: ESPN/Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Greyson Allen (Ankle, out) UTAH: Dante Exum (Knee, probable) PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jae Crowder, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jonas Valanciunas UTAH: Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Royce O’Neal, Bojan Bogdanovic, Rudy Gobert The moment is near. Finally, Memphis gets to welcome home one of...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 14, 2019
Mike Conley is coming home
Photo by Chris Desmond/NBAE via A favorite son of Memphis returns. Tomorrow night in Memphis. there will be a starting lineup announced, and the name “Mike Conley” will boom over the loud speakers at FedExForum, as it has hundreds of times before. Fans will roar as they see Mike run out, high fiving teammates, but it won’t quite be the same. There will be a tribute video at some point, and not many dry eyes in the house, but most strikingly Mike Conley will be standing with the Utah Jazz, not the Memphis Grizzlies. You may or may not have heard this already, but tomorrow night one...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 14, 2019
Report Card: Memphis Grizzlies Steal Win in Charlotte
Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via This is Ja’s world, and we’re living in it. This game flashed glimpses of the future. Though he didn’t launch very many shot attempts, Jaren Jackson Jr. showed off his unicorn skillset, drilling 4 three’s — a few of them coming off the dribble. Brandon Clarke was all over the place, finishing around the paint with high efficiency and making impact plays defensively. Then, Ja Morant showed why he could be a future superstar in this league, making numerous jaw-dropping plays, putting the team on his back to seal the game, and releasing his...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 14, 2019
Full Recap: Grizzlies sting Hornets, 119-117
Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Ja Morant downs the Hornets with game-winning layup and electrifying performance The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Charlotte Hornets 119-117 Wednesday night in Charlotte after a Ja Morant layup to win the game with 0.7 seconds left. Charlotte and Memphis are two young and rebuilding teams undergoing a metamorphosis as they lost their star PGs during the summer. Charlotte let Kemba Walker leave in free agency to become a Boston Celtic, while Memphis traded Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz to kickstart their rebuild. What followed was what you’d expect from...
Grizzly Bear Blues Nov 13, 2019
Memphis Grizzlies close out Charlotte in 4th quarter
Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Ja Morant hits a game winning lay up to take down the Charlotte Hornets on the road. The Grizzlies traveled to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Wednesday night. Memphis started Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, Jon Valanciunas, Dillon Brooks, and Jae Crowder. Charlotte started Terry Rozier, Cody Zeller, Devonte Graham, P.J. Washing, and Miles Bridges. The first quarter started hot for the Grizz, a 9-0 run spearheaded by Jonas Valanciunas. Charlotte would cut into the lead as the quarter wore on, turning defense into offense. Memphis committed seven turnovers in...
