Two of the top teams in the Western Conference face off for the third time this season on Monday, as the Houston Rockets host Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlie
Santi Aldama poured in a career-high 29 points as the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies walloped the host San Antonio Spurs 140-112 on Friday to sweep a two-game series between the Western Conference rivals.
Given that Desmond Bane is doubtful on the injury report, the assumption is that he will not be suiting up against the Mavericks on Monday. Bane played in the Grizzlies' 121-113 loss to the Warriors on Saturday. Given the proximity of when he sprained his left ankle, taking time off is in his best interest.
The Thunder has a 99.8% chance of being the No. 1 seed in the West, according to basketball-reference.com. Seems low.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins may have cost his team a win on Thursday after calling an untimely timeout.
Desmond Bane’s injury occurred in early January ... currently third in the Western Conference with a 24-14 record. Over his last 10 games, Bane has averaged 20.9 points, 6.5 assists, 5.6 ...
The Memphis Grizzlies are just 5-5 in their last 10 games, dropping Monday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets to fall to the No. 3 seed in the Western Confer
Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 on Thursday night in a showdown between two of the top teams in the Western Conference.
The Memphis Grizzlies are 0-3 against the Houston Rockets this season. Here's what needs to change for their Jan. 30 matchup.
R.J. Barrett scored 22 points as the lowly Toronto Raptors turned the tables on the Boston Celtics with a dominant 110-97 victory over the reigning NBA champions on Wednesday.
T he San Antonio Spurs fell to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, 129-115, despite massive efforts from their young players. Victor Wembanyama had a near-triple double with
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey were among several players discussing how the Grizzlies have to adapt against playoff contenders.