Ja Morant

The Warriors and Grizzlies both have plenty of stars, impressive depth and motivation, which should make for a compelling semifinal series.

But Curry missed the final meeting and Thompson played just 20 total minutes against Memphis. The Warriors did outscore the Grizzlies by 17 points (scoring 56 points on 45 possessions) in those 20 minutes (with Curry also on the floor for all 20). Two of the three were Curry and Thompson, and the Warriors scored more than 130 points per 100 possessions in their 102 minutes on the floor together. They have plenty of stars, plenty of depth and lots of motivation. Through 39 minutes and five games, the Warriors’ lineup in Curry, Poole, Thompson, Green and Wiggins produced strong ratings both on offense (141.2) and defense ( 119.8). The Warriors ranked just 16th offensively (112.1 points scored per 100 possessions) in the regular season. While Curry nursed a minutes restriction from his injury, Poole started in his place and finished with the second-most points in franchise history in their first three playoff appearances (Wilt Chamberlain had 116, and Poole had 86). He also became part of a lethal small-ball lineup that both sparked interest in the group’s nickname and intrigue on the team’s shooting and quickness. But they also have returned to the playoffs because they have struck a good balance between blending their championship-tested players with an otherwise young roster. The Grizzlies host the Warriors in Game 1 on Sunday ( 3:30 ET on ABC) as a viable championship contender. Expect Morant to do the same. Remember when Curry wanted to defend Morant during their first matchup last season after the two stars took veiled and playful shots at each other on social media? As for the Warriors, they have the familiar characters that helped them win three NBA titles in five Finals appearances. A year later, the landscape has changed already between both teams as they prepare for a semifinals matchup.

A friendly wager led to a jersey exchange following the Grizzlies' series-clinching win over the Timberwolves on Friday night.

After a 4–2 series defeat, the Timberwolves are heading home. This included a bet between Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s dad and the father of Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns’s dad is seen approaching Morant after the game, when Morant’s dad comes to the realization that the elder Towns needed to put on Ja’s jersey since the Grizzlies won the series. After the Grizzlies knocked off the Timberwolves on Friday night to advance to the second round of the playoffs, it was time for bets to be settled up.

Memphis star Ja Morant, who had 17 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists in this game, tweeted a picture of a grizzly bear chasing a wolf.

Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies in scoring while Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke each recorded double-doubles.

Grizzlies on Sling TV. In the United States, Timberwolves vs. 9:33 p.m. — Jaden McDaniels is 3-of-3 from distance for the Wolves and Desmond Bane is 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Grizzlies They lead 39-36 with 6:46 left in the first half. Wolves have pulled the lead back to two points. Towns has six points and four rebounds while McDaniels has 10 points in 12-plus minutes off the bench. He's up to seven points, four rebounds and four assists in 18 minutes. He's responsible for Minnesota's last six points (layup, two dimes) to put it ahead 91-84 with 9:10 to go. 11:26 p.m. — Big loss for Grizzlies: Dillon Brooks has fouled out with 4:53 remaining. Big shot for the Grizzlies, who now lead 106-102 with 1:09 to go. He's had some key offensive rebounds and assists down the stretch.

Memphis hosts Golden State in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals on Sunday.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant bade farewell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the most savage way possible.

For what it’s worth, Morant and the Grizzlies have a lot to celebrate and be happy about. Those traits bode well for their title aspirations, as it could spell the difference between winning and losing as they go deeper in the playoffs. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant bade farewell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the most savage way possible.

Get a recap of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game.

That's already the most makes in team history for a single postseason. Grizzlies: Bane went 27 for 56 on 3-pointers in the series. Those are the only two elimination games they’ve ever won at home, having lost in those situations in the first round in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002. That sparked a 12-0 spurt by the Grizzlies, which Beverley ended with another 3. “I think they thought I was going to shoot 1 for 10 again. “Obviously, the wins were pretty ugly outside of Game 2, but we got it done.”

The Memphis Grizzlies rallied again past the Anthony Edwards-led Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Friday night to reach the 2nd round.

“Obviously, the wins were pretty ugly outside of Game 2, but we got it done.” The Memphis Grizzlies rallied again past the Anthony Edwards-led Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Friday night to reach the 2nd round. The Memphis Grizzlies to face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. Game 1 is set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at FedExForum.

The Grizzlies are dancing all over the Timberwolves logo heading into the 2nd round of the playoffs.

This is what the playoffs are all about. https://twitter.com/FigureRoyel/status/1520385147123777536?s=20&t=y_wACPhMZ8AgycUExv0VNw It’s not too much but it’s just enough to get the people going. The Grizzlies eliminated the Wolves after yet another comeback victory in Game 6 on Friday night. Yeah, you can talk a little trash. They’re easily the best trash-talking team in the NBA at this point.

Ja Morant has established himself as a true star this season, winning the Most Improved Award thanks to his incredible jump during the regular season, and.

Ja and his Grizzlies will now face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals, a series that promises to be quite exciting in its own right. The picture went viral, understandably so, with Timberwolves fans not being able to say much after their series loss and Grizzlies fans reveling in the fact that their team had managed to get the win. Karl-Anthony Towns, someone that also talked a bunch during the series at various points, ultimately failed to lead his team to the win.

Ja Morant responded to the claims that the Memphis Grizzlies disrespected the Minnesota Timberwolves by dancing on their logo.

Morant tweeted that he is not surprised the media would try to turn it into something more. — Ja Morant (@JaMorant)April 30, 2022 — NBACentral (@TheNBACentral)April 30, 2022

Allen Iverson has seen the comparisons betwen himself and Ja Morant and he gets it, the Hall of Famers sees the same aggressiveness and attitude.

“Our style, when you look at it, his jumper doesn’t look like mine, I was never good with my left hand, but you can see the aggressiveness going to the basket, and the way he controls the game, he’s the guy on the top of the scouting report in the game, I see those similarities.” I was able to jump like that, but he’s 6’3″,” Iverson said. And I feel like that’s how Ja’s squad, that’s how they feel about him — we got him, we can beat anybody.”

With their 114-106 win over the Timberwolves on Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies advanced past the first round of the NBA playoffs for the fourth time in ...

After the game, Tee tried to make Karl Sr. put on his son’s jersey despite a difference in size. While he was waiting, he wandered over to Pierre Noujaim of Minneapolis’ Fox 9, who was finishing up his postgame stand-up. Love the honesty when asked about his son's play 😂@JaMorant #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/TpfIAvoHSa After the game, Ja Morant’s father, Tee, was involved in not one, but two incredible interviews. After the court had cleared out and the arena had emptied, Tee was presumably waiting on his son to get showered up and head home. Ja gave his jersey to KAT Sr. after the win and Tee Morant wanted him to put it on 😂pic.twitter.com/tLnTXILwTc

Behind them, Michigan coach Juwan Howard and his family sat, watching his son, Jett, play in the all-star game. Jett was named MVP from Team Honor and Keyonte ...

There was also the Iverson games on Friday night, which included a 3-point competition and dunk competition, which Enmanuel won, defeating DJ Jefferson in the final round. Arterio Morris, a former Memphis commit and Texas signee, suited up with Jett, Cason Wallace and Jaxon Kohler on Team Honor. George and fellow Alabama signee Brandon Miller -- the No. 1 player in Tennessee -- suited up with one-arm phenom Hansel Enmanuel, who has three Division I offers including Memphis, on Team Loyalty. Behind them, Michigan coach Juwan Howard and his family sat, watching his son, Jett, play in the all-star game.