Taylor Jenkins shuts down concerns about Ja Morant’s bench engagement as the Grizzlies secure a 120-119 win over the Rockets.
The Grizzlies have been led by star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. this season, as co-star point guard Ja Morant has been mildly underwhelming. Morant has already missed 19 games this season and is now in jeopardy of missing his 20th on Thursday against the Rockets.
Jaren Jackson Jr. showed NBA All-Star talent in clinching what Taylor Jenkins called a statement win over the Rockets.
Jaren Jackson Jr. was named as a reserve for the NBA All-Star game next month. He was the only Grizzlies player who made it.
The Memphis Grizzlies are back at home trying to avoid a season sweep versus the Houston Rockets. Follow along for live updates.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, Zach Edey added 19 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight by beating the Utah Jazz 125-103 on Saturday night. Desmond Bane finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Jaylen Wells added 16 points.
Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night. ( More Sports News)
Now that he’s got his running mate on the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant, back this season, former Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. is getting back to his old ways. After a strong week, Jackson Jr. has been named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week.
The 24 players will get drafted into three teams of eight on Feb. 6 by Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley. They’ll play in a new tournament style for the All-Star Game, which will have a fourth team from the winners of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night before. These were the reserve selections:
Former NBA player Blake Griffin still recognizes the greatness of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and James Harden, but he sees a “shift” in power in the league. The youths have arrived and taking over.
Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21, including game-winning free throws with 8.6 second left and the Memphis Grizzlies came back for a 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets.