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The Memphis Grizzlies (33-21) defeated the Chicago Bulls (26-28) 104-89 on Tuesday, snapping a three-game losing streak and Chicago’s three-game winning streak.

Ja Morant led all players with 34 points, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 24 points and five blocks. Desmond Bane totaled 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Brandon Clarke posted his sixth double-double of the season off the bench behind 13 points and 13 rebounds, including a season-high 11 defensive rebounds. 

Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 28 points and 17 rebounds, securing his 33rd double-double of the season. Zach LaVine followed with 24 points and five rebounds, and Ayo Dosunmu finished with 14 points and six assists. Andre Drummond was held to three points following a 21-point game Monday night.

The Grizzlies started strong behind a 22-9 run, which included four blocks by Jackson Jr., and led 26-14 at the end of the first quarter. After Memphis led 49-39 at halftime, Chicago mounted a 21-8 run in the third quarter to take the lead heading into the final frame, 75-72.&nbsp;

Memphis responded with a 20-7 run, which included a 10-0 run, to close out the game. The Grizzlies held the Bulls to 14 points in the fourth quarter. The Bulls’ 14 points in both the first and fourth quarters represented the fewest allowed in any quarter this season and Chicago’s lowest scoring quarters of the season.&nbsp;

Memphis held Chicago to only 36.8% from the field and 20% from 3-point range, while the Grizzlies scored 48.1% from field goal range and 33.3% from deep.&nbsp;

Despite being outscored in second chance points 20-9, the Grizzlies outscored the Bulls 54-34 in points in the paint. Additionally, Chicago committed 20 turnovers, leading to 18 points for Memphis.&nbsp;

The Grizzlies will finish their three-game homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 10, in their fourth and final meeting of the regular season. Fans can tune in on Bally Sports Southeast or 92.9 FM ESPN.

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Grizzlies snap three-game skid, 104-89, against Bulls

The Memphis Grizzlies (32-21) fell to the Toronto Raptors (25-30) Sunday at FedExForum, dropping consecutive home games for just the first time this season.

Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, including two free throws with nine seconds remaining, to help Toronto rally from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter. Chris Boucher double-doubled with 17 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Scottie Barnes added 16 points, including four of the Raptors’ final six points in the last 50 seconds, to help Toronto finish 4-3 on its season-long seven-game road trip.

Toronto trailed 99-93 with 5:14 seconds left but scored seven straight points to take a 100-99 lead with 2:32 remaining. Barnes gave the Raptors the lead for good, 104-103, with his basket with 20 seconds on the clock. Toronto outscored Memphis 28-17 in the fourth quarter.

Desmond Bane guided the Grizzlies with 26 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. registered 18 points and four blocks. Santi Aldama netted 15 points, and Xavier Tillman Sr. scored a season-high 12 points and nine rebounds. Tyus Jones had nine points, a career-high tying eight rebounds and seven assists starting in place of Ja Morant (right wrist soreness). Memphis also was missing Steven Adams (right knee PCL sprain) and Dillon Brooks (league suspension).

The Raptors attempted 23 more shots than the Grizzlies and had 18 second chance opportunities to Memphis’ seven. Toronto converted 20 Memphis turnovers into 29 points, as the Grizzlies lost at home for just the fifth time this season (21-5).

Memphis continues its three-game home stand at 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Feb. 7, with its first matchup of the season against the Chicago Bulls. The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Southeast and 92.9 FM ESPN.

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Raptors rally to defeat Grizzlies 106-103

The Memphis Grizzlies (32-20) fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers (32-22) 128-113 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday.

Darius Garland posted his 11th double-double of the season, leading Cleveland with 32 points and 11 assists. Cedi Osman followed with 21 points off the bench to help the Cavaliers’ bench outscore the Grizzlies’ reserves 43-28.

Jarrett Allen posted his 18th double-double of the season behind 18 points and 11 rebounds and Evan Mobley finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds for his 11th double-double of the season. Donovan Mitchell was held to only six points before a double ejection with Dillon Brooks in the third quarter after the pair tangled under the basket.

Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 25 points, while Ja Morant followed with 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Santi Aldama posted a career-high 21 points, equaling a career best with four 3-pointers, and 10 rebounds. Cleveland led 30-26 at the end of the first quarter and posted 37 points in the second quarter, increasing their lead to 67-54 at halftime. Despite a 10-2 run by the Grizzlies in the third quarter, the Cavaliers pulled ahead behind a 19-8 run into the fourth quarter to reach their largest lead of the night of 22 points.

The Cavaliers shot 53.8% from field-goal range and 48.3% from 3-point range, while the Grizzlies shot 47.1% from the field and 43.5% from deep. Bane and Aldama combined for all 10 of the Grizzlies’ 3-point makes. In addition, Cleveland tied a season-high 12 steals in a game and dished out 11 more assists than the Grizzlies (33-22). Memphis lost its sixth straight road game.

The Grizzlies return home to play the Toronto Raptors at 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, Feb. 5, to tip-off a three-game home stand. Fans can tune in on Bally Sports Southeast or 92.9 FM ESPN.

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Grizzlies fall to Cavaliers 128-113

Multiple Grizzlies Selected as All-Stars for First Time in Franchise History

Memphis, Tenn. – The NBA today announced that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. were selected as reserves for the 72nd NBA All-Star Game, which will take place at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. CT on TNT. This marks the first time in franchise history that multiple Grizzlies were named NBA All-Stars.

Morant becomes the first player in franchise history to be named to consecutive NBA All-Star Games after making his first career appearance (as a starter) last year and is the third player in franchise history to be selected to multiple NBA All-Star Games (Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph). Jackson Jr., making his first career All-Star appearance, becomes the fifth player in franchise history to be named an NBA All-Star (Pau Gasol).

Morant and Jackson Jr. have helped guided the Grizzlies (32-19) to the second-best record in the Western Conference and the top record in the Southwest Division as of games played through Feb. 1.

In his fourth NBA season, Morant has started all of his 43 appearances and has averaged 27.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.7 minutes. The 23-year-old ranks 11th in the NBA in scoring, fifth in assists and fourth in triple-doubles (5). Morant, who recently became the first player in franchise history to record consecutive triple-doubles (Jan. 27-29), also has posted 17 double-doubles this season, establishing a new single-season career high.

In his fifth NBA season, Jackson Jr. has started all of his 35 games played and has averaged 16.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 3.3 blocks in 27.0 minutes. The 23-year-old is on pace to become the sixth player in the last 30 seasons to average at least one steal per game and at least three blocks per game (joining Marcus Camby, Andrei Kirilenko, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson and Ben Wallace). Jackson Jr. tied the single-game franchise record with a career-high eight blocks on Dec. 12 vs. Atlanta.

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Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. selected to 2023 NBA All-Star Game

The Memphis Grizzlies (32-19) fell to the Portland Trail Blazers (25-26) 122-112 Wednesday at FedExForum, ending the team’s season-high eight-game home winning streak.

Damian Lillard recorded 42 points and 10 assists, and Anfernee Simons added 26 points for Portland, which outscored Memphis 38-22 in the fourth quarter to earn its fourth win in the last five games and end its eight-game road losing streak.

Jerami Grant scored 18 points in the first half but departed at halftime to be evaluated for a concussion and did not return. Two other members of the Trail Blazers’ starting lineup, Jusuf Nurkic and Josh Hart, also did not finish the game due to injury.

Ja Morant had 32 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists for the Grizzlies, falling one rebound short of notching his third consecutive triple-double. Jaren Jackson Jr. registered 18 points and six blocks, and Desmond Bane chipped in with 17 points.

Lillard, who had just four points in the first quarter, netted 12 in the second quarter, 17 in the third and nine in the fourth to lead the Trail Blazers back from a 12-point deficit to post their 12th double-digit comeback of the season. Simons scored 14 of his 26 in the final frame.

With the teams tied at 109 with 2:12 remaining, Portland used an 8-0 run, capped by Drew Eubanks’ three-point play that came on a fast break dunk, to take a 117-109 advantage. The Trail Blazers converted five of their six free throws in the final minute to hold on for the win.

Danny Green made his Grizzlies debut after missing the first 50 games of the regular season recovering from offseason left knee surgery. Green tallied three points, four rebounds and one steal in 10 minutes.

The Grizzlies will complete their back-to-back tomorrow, Feb. 2, with a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Fans can tune in on Bally Sports Southeast or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.

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Grizzlies’ home winning streak ends against Trail Blazers

Memphis, Tenn. —&nbsp;Beginning with tonight’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Memphis Grizzlies will recognize honorees for this year’s HBCU Empowerment Awards, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, during the seven home games in February. The HBCU Empowerment Awards honors individuals who have graduated from an HBCU and are empowering the Memphis and Shelby County community within the areas of education, health and wellness, service and youth development. In the past five years, the Grizzlies have honored 28 graduates from 14 different Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with each receiving a $5,000 gift in their name to their school. The 2023 HBCU Empowerment Awards Honorees include:&nbsp;

Each February, the Memphis Grizzlies shine a spotlight on Black History Month, reminding fans that Legacy Lives Here. Annual programming is designed to educate the public and fans about the contributions of past and present Memphis history towards Black History; inspire excellence, innovation and creativity within all industries; and empower greater collaborations and shared purpose that uplifts the Black community. To learn more about how the Memphis Grizzlies celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities, visit Grizzlies.com/HBCU.

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Memphis Grizzlies tip off Black History Month with HBCU Empowerment Awards, celebrating HBCU Graduates dedicated to serving the Memphis community

The Memphis Grizzlies (32-18) defeated the Indiana Pacers (24-28) 112-100 on Sunday at FedExForum, winning their season-high eighth consecutive home game and snapping their five-game losing streak.&nbsp;

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 28 points, eight rebounds and five blocks, while Ja Morant posted his second consecutive triple-double and fifth of the season behind 27 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds for Memphis, which earned its largest comeback win of the season after overcoming a 19-point deficit.

Brandon Clarke contributed 13 points, David Roddy scored 11 points off the bench and Tyus Jones finished with 10 points, four assists and a season-high four steals off the bench. Xavier Tillman Sr. added a season-high 11 rebounds, including a career-high eight offensive rebounds.

Bennedict Mathurin posted 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and added eight rebounds off the bench. Aaron Nesmith finished with 16 points and five rebounds, and Myles Turner followed with 15 points. T.J. McConnell and Buddy Hield only scored three points combined despite 11 assists between the two.

The Pacers led 32-23 at the end of the first quarter and used a 30-9 run to increase their lead, leading 62-50 at the half. Memphis only shot 19% from 3-point range in the first half and trailed by as many as 19 points in the second quarter.

The Grizzlies got back in the game with a tremendous 18-2 run to tie the score at 70 and took their first lead of the night, 80-79, with 34 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Memphis held Indiana to 17 points in the third quarter and started the fourth quarter with a 13-2 run to take a 12-point advantage.

The Grizzlies outscored the Pacers 66-46 in points in the paint. Memphis also scored 19 points off turnovers and outscored Indiana 15-0 in points off turnovers after halftime.&nbsp;

Memphis maintains the best home winning percentage (21-3, .875) in the NBA this season.

The Grizzlies will play the Portland Trail Blazers at 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at FedExForum in their second matchup of the season. Fans can tune in on Bally Sports Southeast or 92.9 FM ESPN.

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Grizzlies rally to defeat Pacers 112-100 for season-high eighth consecutive home win

The shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies (31-18) fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves (26-25) 111-100 on Friday to finish 0-5 on their season-long five-game road trip.

Anthony Edwards scored 13 of his 25 points in the third quarter to go with seven rebounds and seven assists. Former Grizz Kyle Anderson followed with a season-high 23 points and six assists, including a season-high four 3-pointers in a game. D’Angelo Russell finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Nathan Knight added 10 points off the bench. 

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with the eighth triple-double of his career and fourth of the season behind 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Dillon Brooks posted 17 points, Brandon Clarke contributed 15 points and seven rebounds and Jaren Jackson Jr. followed with 14 points and seven rebounds for Memphis, which played without Desmond Bane (right knee soreness) and Steven Adams (right knee PCL sprain),

Minnesota established an early lead behind an 11-2 run, leading 38-31 at the end of the first quarter and 62-53 at halftime. The Timberwolves used a 12-4 run in the third quarter to reach their largest lead of the night of 17 points and led 87-77 going into the final frame.

Minnesota shot 51.2% from the field and 37.1% from 3-point range, outscoring Memphis’ 40.9% from field goal range and 24.2% from deep. The Timberwolves also outscored the Grizzlies in fast break points 21-12 and converted eight of their nine second chance opportunities.

The Grizzlies will return home to play the Indiana Pacers in their second and final matchup of the season at 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, Jan. 29, at FedExForum. Fans can tune in on Bally Sports Southeast or 92.9 FM ESPN.

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Grizzlies fall to Timberwolves 111-100 in fifth straight loss

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