Author: Aimee Stiegemeyer

In the third game of a five-game road trip, the Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Los Angeles Clippers Friday Night, 128-108.

It’s the Grizzlies’ third loss in a row and their third loss to the Clippers this season, with Los Angeles sweeping the season series.

The Grizzlies are playing their worst basketball of the season at the worst possible time. They are hanging on in a stacked Western Conference as the fifth seed, with the Warriors one and a half games behind them as the sixth seed and the Lakers and the Nuggets one game ahead of them as the third and fourth seeds.

Ja Morant was sidelined for the fourth game in a row. Scotty Pippen Jr. took over the starting point guard role in his absence.

It is concerning that Morant was listed as out due to a left hamstring strain when two games back he was listed as being out due to right shoulder soreness.

Even more concerning is the medical update on Brandon Clarke, which was just released by the Grizzlies front office.

Per Grizzlies PR:

Brandon Clarke has been diagnosed with a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee, which he sustained during a fall to the floor in the first quarter of the Grizzlies’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 19.

Clarke is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, and further updates will be provided after a treatment plan and timeline are set.

This is bad news for Memphis.

As for this game, despite being shorthanded, the Grizzlies got off to a strong start in the first half, outscoreing the Clippers 66-60 through the first two quarters. The game broke an ongoing season trend for Memphis — they are now 29-6 when they lead at halftime.

It was the third quarter where everything fell apart for Memphis, with Los Angeles outscoring them 36-16 in the period and sealing their fate. The Clippers used the fourth quarter to push the lead to 20, their largest lead of the game.

This game was an aberration of sorts, with the Grizzlies outperforming their opponent in an area they typically struggle in. Turnovers have cost them multiple games this season, but in this matchup, they only gave up 10 points off 10 turnovers, and they picked up 30 points off 15 turnovers by the Clippers.

The Clippers had twice as many free-throw attempts as the Grizzlies, 26 to 13, easily outscoring Memphis 21-9 from the free-throw line.

James Harden led all scorers with 30 points on 8 of 14 overall shooting, 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, and 9 of 10 from the free throw line. Harden was responsible for most of the disparity in free throws.

With only 11 games left in the regular season, it is do-or-die time for this Memphis Grizzlies team, and they may not have enough left in the tank to avoid a first-round exit in the postseason, provided they make it there.

By The Numbers:

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 23 points on 9 of 24 overall shooting and 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, adding 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Santi Aldama scored 16 points on 5 of 11 overall shooting and 3 of 8 from three-point range, to go with 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 steal.

santi with some SPICE 🌶️@santialdama | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/BDVAAVdB96

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) March 22, 2025

Scotty Pippen Jr. finished with 15 points on 6 of 9 overall shooting and 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, and added 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.

Desmond Bane added 10 points on 3 of 7 overall shooting and 2 of 5 from three-point range, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.

Luke Kennard led the bench with 15 points on 6 of 9 overall shooting and 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, with 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals.

Jay Huff added 13 points on 5 of 7 overall shooting and 3 of 5 from three-point range, and 1 rebound.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies will face the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 25^th, giving them a few much-needed rest days. Tip-off is at 8 PM CDT.

The luck of the Irish was not with the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night, as they were defeated by the Sacramento Kings 132-122. With the loss, the Grizzlies drop to the fifth seed in the Western Conference standings.

The Grizzlies battled hard, and despite a breakout night from Desmond Bane, they were not able to overcome their poor defense and the Kings’ three-point shooting.

No point guard? That’s a problem, or it was Monday night. All three of the Grizzlies’ point guards were either injured or unavailable – Ja Morant and Scotty Pippen Jr. were both sidelined with injuries. Yuki Kawamura was on assignment with the Memphis Hustle.

Backup big man Santi Aldama was also on the injured list for the fifth game in a row. He is currently recovering from a right calf strain.

As mentioned, Desmond Bane had a breakout game, delivering a new season-high of 44 points and shooting a perfect 7 of 7 from beyond the arc. Bane tried to put the team on his back in the second half, to no avail.

Sacramento dominated throughout the game, and aside from a two-point lead in the first quarter, the Grizzlies trailed the rest of the way.

The Kings lost all-star Domantas Sabonis for the night after rolling an ankle in the third quarter, but they got a firepower boost from a familiar face: former Grizzly Jake LaRavia, who led Sacramento’s second unit to the tune of 12 points and a couple of well-timed three-point makes.

The elephant in the room is once again that the Grizzlies committed double-digit turnovers — they gave up 21 points off 18 turnovers. Even though the Kings gave up a similar amount (20 points off 14 turnovers), the Grizzlies giving up 21 points in turnovers in a game they lost by 10 points is, to put it mildly, less than ideal.

With only 13 games remaining in the season, this Memphis team is running out of time to right the ship, and turnovers may well cost them in the postseason.

By The Numbers:

Desmond Bane led all scorers and set a new season-high with 44 points on 15 of 25 overall shooting and 7 of 7 from beyond the arc. He added 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.

Jaylen Wells scored 14 points on 4 of 11 overall shooting and 3 of 8 from three, to go along with 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.

Jaren Jackson Jr. put up 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal.

Zach Edey added 12 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 blocks.

Brandon Clarke led the second unit with 15 points, and had 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies’ west coast road trip continues. Wednesday night, they will be in Portland to face the Trailblazers. Tip-off is at 9 PM CDT.

The Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night and were defeated 133-124. 

Cleveland has been having a breakout year, starting with a franchise record of 15 straight wins to start the season. With this win, they have set a new record 16-game winning streak. They are the first team with multiple 15-game winning streaks in the same season since the 2006-2007 Phoenix Suns. 

I expected Memphis to lose this game. However, how they lost and how Cleveland outmatched them is worth mentioning, as it highlights an issue with three-point shooting that has plagued the Grizzlies this season.

The Cavs dominated from beyond the arc from the start, and the Grizzlies struggled to hit shots from three-point range. 

Cleveland outscored Memphis 57-33 from beyond the arc, while Memphis outscored Cleveland 66-44 in the painted area.

Luke Kennard, the Grizzlies’ best three-point shooter and one of the best outside shooters in the league, finished the night with zero points and shot 0 of 4 from three, just one game after putting up his career-high against the Utah Jazz.

Cleveland was missing its best player, all-star Donovan Mitchell, but that didn’t slow them down — seven players scored in double figures.

The Cavs came out shooting hot, and the Grizzlies very much did not — that was the theme of the first half. The Cavs opened the second quarter on a 20-9 run, and by the midway point, they had built a 75-58 lead over the Grizzlies.

Memphis did attempt to come back in the second half and managed to cut the lead to single digits briefly in the fourth quarter, outscoring Cleveland 32-21 in the final period. But this was an instance of being outmatched by a team that just flat-out played better. 

Despite the loss, it wasn’t all doom and gloom for Grizzlies fans.  

14-2 run 😤

12 got 42 pts on 21 shots 🔥@JaMorant | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/tgAw79wIeo

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) March 15, 2025

Ja Morant scored a new season-high of 44 points and has been on fire throughout March, averaging 31.3 points, 4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game.

Friday night also saw the return of Jaren Jackson Jr., who has been sidelined with a sprained left ankle. He was expected to miss 3-4 weeks but returned to the court after just five games.

The Grizzlies need him on the court if they are to have any chance at a decent postseason run.

By The Numbers:

Morant put up a season-high 44 points on 17 of 22 overall shooting, and added 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 steal.

Jackson Jr. put up 13 points, 3 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks in his return while shooting a team-best 3 of 5 from three-point range.

Desmond Bane finished with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Brandon Clarke led the bench with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal while shooting 5 of 7 overall.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies are back at it again Saturday. They face the Miami Heat to finish their five-game homestand. Tip-off is at 7 PM CDT.

Postgame, the team will honor Grizzlies legend Tony Allen as they retire his number 9 jersey.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns Monday night 120-118 and swept the season series.

Missing players due to injury is nothing new for the Grizzlies this season. The depth of their roster has been a key factor in maintaining a position near the top of the Western Conference, and it was their depth that allowed them to beat a Phoenix team led by Kevin Durant, one of the best big men in the league.

With Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey all sidelined, Jay Huff went from DNP-CD in seven of the past ten games to the starting lineup, and to his credit, he rose to meet the moment.

Getting down in the first half and struggling to regain a lead in the second half has been an unfortunate, ongoing trend for this Grizzlies team; they now have a league-leading 16 double-digit comebacks.

Phoenix opened the game shooting 50% from beyond the arc, allowing the Suns to build an early lead. Kevin Durant led the charge, putting up 14 points in the first quarter on 4 of 5 shooting from three-point range alongside former Grizzly Tyus Jones’ 2 of 2 from beyond the arc.

Jones was not the only former player who tormented the Grizzlies from long range in the first half; Grayson Allen shot 2 of 2 from beyond the arc in the second quarter.

The Grizzlies looked a lot better offensively in the second quarter. They outscored the Suns 31-25 in the period, cutting Phoenix’s 16-point lead to two points at the half.

The Grizzlies’ bench was nearly as productive as their starters in the first half, outscoring the Suns’ second unit 28-13. Shoutout to rookie Cam Spencer’s 11-point second quarter.

Spencer scored a career-high 16 points, but his most entertaining contribution to the game was the double technical fouls between him and Kevin Durant after Spencer’s three-point buzzer-beater at the end of the third quarter.

Cam Spencer hitting a 3 and immediately talking shit to Kevin Durant in a way that starts a scuffle is hilarious.pic.twitter.com/Hq3jtVLmnx

— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) March 11, 2025

Real talk — Cam Spencer barking at Kevin Durant is kind of a whole mood, and I am very much here for it.

Cam Spencer is a level of crazy every team needs

(these pics are from 2 different games vs Suns this season) pic.twitter.com/onpaVcB9Wh

— Jon Roser (@Jon_Roser) March 11, 2025

The Suns never trailed in the first half, and the Grizzlies didn’t see their first lead until early in the third quarter after they scored six straight to open the period.

Ja Morant scoring double-digit points in the fourth quarter is becoming a regular occurrence, and his explosive playmaking has been a difference-maker down the stretch. The Grizzlies need Morant at his best as they close out the season.

By The Numbers:

Ja Morant led the team with 29 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists, and 1 steal while shooting 9 of 13 overall and a perfect 10 of 10 from the free-throw line.

12 LOVES THE MOMENT 😤📞@JaMorant | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/mFUTbT7czl

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) March 11, 2025

GG Jackson and Jay Huff joined the starting lineup and made a big impact offensively:

Jackson finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals on 6 of 12 overall shooting.

Huff closed out with 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 blocks on 5 of 11 overall shooting and 4 of 8 from beyond the arc.

bank stays open late on mondays for jay huff 🤷‍♂️

📺 @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/J4gFKHLpaq

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) March 11, 2025

Desmond Bane put up 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block.

Cam Spencer led the second unit with a career-high 16 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 steals while shooting 5 of 9 overall and 4 of 7 from three-point range.

Scotty Pippen Jr. added 13 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.

Lamar Stevens closed out with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block while shooting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies will play at home for their next three games, starting with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Tip-off is at 7 PM CDT.

The Memphis Grizzlies mounted a fourth-quarter comeback Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks and came away with a 122-111 victory.

After four consecutive losses, the Grizzlies were finally able to put another notch in the win column. It took considerable effort from Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, who combined for 21 points in the fourth quarter.

The absence of Jaren Jackson Jr. was keenly felt. He’s been Memphis’ leading scorer this season, averaging 22.7 points per game. The two-time all-star is sidelined with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, and his status is listed as week-to-week after being injured early in the first quarter of the Grizzlies’ March 3^rd loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Dallas came out strong in the first period, while Memphis struggled to find their offensive footing. The Grizzlies had a better showing in the second period but still headed into the second half down by three points.

The Mavericks outscored the Grizzlies 41-39 in the third quarter thanks to superior three-point shooting. Both teams shot 53.8% (14 of 56) overall during the third quarter, but Dallas shot 66.7% (6 of 9) to Memphis’ 40% (2 of 5) from beyond the arc.

The Grizzlies finally managed to get both their offense and defense going in the fourth quarter, and they outscored the Mavericks 33-17.

Bane led the charge offensively, alongside Morant, but it was Morant’s pull-up three-pointer with 29 seconds left on the clock that sealed the deal for Memphis. Morant had gone 0 of 4 from beyond the arc through the first three quarters.

FLEX ON EM JA 💪@JaMorant | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/8Yxha5FK4K

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) March 8, 2025

By The Numbers:

Morant led the Grizzlies in scoring with 31 points, and added 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 steal.

Desmond Bane finished with 27 points, a career-high 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks.

BIG TIME BANE 🔥@DBane0625 | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/IeMUWvHnpj

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) March 8, 2025

Brandon Clarke led the bench in scoring with 17 points to go along with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 blocks.

Vince Williams Jr. added 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies are heading to Big Easy, where they will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, March 9^th. Tip-off is at 6 PM CDT.

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Atlanta Hawks 132-130 on a last-second turnover Sunday night, giving them their first three-game losing streak of the season.

This marks the third consecutive game that Memphis has lost in the final seconds: On February 28^th, OG Anunoby made a three-pointer with 5.2 seconds remaining to put the Knicks up 114-113; On March 1^st, D’Aaron Fox sunk a 20-foot shot with 2.6 seconds remaining to put the Spurs up 130-128; and then last night’s buzzer-beater from Caris LeVert gave the Hawks their 132-130 victory.

One common denominator across all three games is that the Grizzlies have given up double-digit points off double-digit turnovers. At some point, a real conversation needs to be had about their impact on the team’s record this season.

The game started out on a sour note for the Grizzlies after Jaren Jackson Jr. left the court 1:39 seconds into the first quarter after turning an ankle. Memphis finished the first quarter up by six points, thanks to Atlanta’s shooting of zero percent from beyond the arc.

The Grizzlies gave up 42 points in the second quarter and headed into the second half down by five. The third quarter was the opposite, with the Hawks giving up 42 points in the period.

Memphis’ six-point lead heading into the final period was not enough, as they scored only 23 points to Atlanta’s 31.

They were tied at 130-130 when Desmond Bane turned the ball over in the final seconds. Caris LeVert scored the final seven points for the Hawks, including his game-winning shot at the buzzer.

This was one of the most disappointing losses of the season, and it highlights the Grizzlies’ turnover issues. After spending most of the season grappling for the second seed, Memphis has dropped to fourth in the Western Conference.

If the playoffs started tomorrow, the Grizzlies would face Houston in the first round, and if their regular season matchup were any indication, the Rockets would give the Grizzlies a painful first-round exit.

Memphis needs to correct the course, and soon, in this final stretch. The fate of their season depends on it.

By The Numbers:

Desmond Bane recorded his first career triple-double, scoring a game-high 35 points, to go along with 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Fly By King doin what he does best 👌🔥@DBane0625 | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/tBRwRzGXA3

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) March 4, 2025

Luke Kennard finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals.

Zach Edey added 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block.

Jaylen Wells closed out with 12 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals.

beautiful basketball 🙌🔥@jaylen_wells | @LukeKennard5 | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/4NzMgwny8x

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) March 4, 2025

Vince Williams Jr. led the bench with 15 points, and added 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

GG Jackson chipped in with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block.

Brandon Clarke finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies will finish their five-game homestand on Wednesday, March 5^th, when they face the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Tip-off will be at 8:30 PM CST, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN and FanDuel Sports Network.

The Memphis Grizzlies narrowly defeated the Phoenix Suns 151-148 in their first overtime game of the season, Tuesday night, moving to 3-0 in the season series.

Phoenix controlled the game for most of the first half, thanks to big offensive contributions from Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.

Memphis fought back in the second half with a vengeance. After being down by as many as 10 in the third period, the Grizzlies went on a 13-1 scoring run to give themselves a 99-97 lead, outscoring the Suns 43-41 in the quarter.

Former Memphis Grizzly Grayson Allen had a hot hand in the fourth quarter off the bench for Phoenix, shooting 4 of 4 from beyond the arc and 3 of 5 from the free throw line for a total of 15 points in the quarter.

Ja Morant also scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, with Desmond Bane adding 11 points. Jaren Jackson Jr.’s night ended by fouling out late in the final moments of regulation play, but not before putting together an impressive stat sheet for the night.

Morant’s floater with 1.9 on the clock tied the game at 137-137 and sent the game to overtime.

📞1️⃣2️⃣

We’re headed to overtime. pic.twitter.com/BxDUgF3wHq

— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) February 26, 2025

The Grizzlies trio of Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Ja Morant combined for 82 points out of 151, but it was a team effort that secured the win.

During the extra period, Santi Aldama hit a well-timed three-pointer to pull Memphis within one with 1:10 remaining.

Brandon Clarke tipped in a second-chance bucket to give Memphis the lead with 37 seconds on the game clock, and rookie Jaylen Wells hammered home the victory, scoring the final points with 9.1 seconds left.

By The Numbers:

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies in scoring with 29 points, and added 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, shooting 11 of 13 overall and 3 of 3 from beyond the arc. He added 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks

Desmond Bane finished with 25 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals.

Jaylen Wells closed out with 19 points on 7 of 12 overall shooting and 5 of 7 from three-point range. He added 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Wells scored the final points for Memphis during overtime.

Santi Aldama led the second unit with 17 points on 6 of 9 overall shooting and 5 of 7 from beyond the arc, tying his season-high five made three-pointers. He also contributed 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.

Brandon Clarke added 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block, including tipping in the basket that gave the Grizzlies the lead in overtime.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies will continue their five-game homestand Friday night against the New York Knicks. Tip-off is at 7 PM CST.

The Memphis Grizzlies snapped their two-game losing streak Friday night in a hard-fought win against the Orlando Magic, with a final score of 105-104.

This was not the Grizzlies’ finest offensive performance — it was their second-lowest-scoring game of the season. Neither team shot the ball particularly well from beyond the arc, with the Magic shooting 29% from three and the Grizzlies shooting 21.2% in Memphis’s lowest three-point shooting game of the season.

In the first half, the Grizzlies had a 12-point lead, but by the midway point, the Magic had eliminated it, and they headed into the second half tied at 53-53.

Orlando dominated for most of the third quarter, building up a 19-point lead thanks to an explosive performance by Franz Wagner, who scored 15 of his 25 points in the period.

In the final minutes of the third quarter, the Grizzlies took over offensively, going on a 19-0 run fueled by three consecutive three-pointers from GG Jackson.

GG makes it a 17-2 run 😤👌@_ggjackson | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/G9mL3LHL5Z

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) February 22, 2025

Until Jackson’s hot streak, Memphis was 2 of 17 from beyond the arc.

Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. led the charge in the fourth quarter, combining for 17 of the Grizzlies’ 25 fourth-quarter points.

A layup by Morant with 1:50 remaining tied the game at 104-104, followed by Desmond Bane splitting a pair of free throws to give the Grizzlies a one-point lead. Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked Orlando’s final shot attempt with 8 seconds left on the game clock to secure the win.

THAT'S TUFF JA 😤😤😤

📺 @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/iiJMxGoJkc

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) February 22, 2025

Turnovers remain a problem for Memphis, as they have all season. The Grizzlies gave up 21 points off 15 turnovers, which could have easily cost them the game.

By The Numbers:

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies in scoring with 23 points on 10 of 24 overall shooting and 1 of 7 from three-point range. He added 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal. Morant scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter.

Desmond Bane put up 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals while shooting 5 of 13 overall and 2 of 6 from three-point range.

Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 16 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 3 blocks on 3 of 13 overall shooting and 0 of 6 from three. Jackson was 10 of 11 at the line, however.

Brandon Clarke led the bench in scoring with 13 points on 6 of 10 overall shooting. He added 11 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.

GG Jackson added 12 points on 4 of 5 overall shooting and 3 of 3 from beyond the arc.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies will be in Cleveland Sunday night to face off against the Cavaliers. The broadcast has been moved from the FanDuel Sports Network to ESPN. Tip-off is at 6 PM CST.

The Memphis Grizzlies took on the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night and came away with a 128-114 loss. It was Memphis’ second game in two nights, and they were without Ja Morant.

As has been the case with many games this season, turnovers and points scored off those turnovers proved to be a thorn in the Grizzlies’ side. Couple that with an off night offensively for Jaren Jackson Jr., and Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard having his second-highest-scoring game of the season, and this was the outcome.

It was a somewhat surprising outcome, given that Leonard has played just 15 games this season, and until last game, the Grizzlies were 7-1 in games with no rest this season.

Two-time all-star Jaren Jackson Jr. has been a dominant force on offense for Memphis, but foul trouble hindered his momentum Wednesday. Desmond Bane took on the role of leading scorer with a team-high 23 points, but sloppy ball handling and turnovers kept the game out of reach.

The Grizzlies held the lead briefly in the first quarter and for about half of the second quarter, but once the Clippers overtook them in the first half, they held onto their lead for the remainder of the game.

Turnovers. We need to talk about them. Memphis gave up 41 points off 22 turnovers. In contrast, Los Angeles only gave up 20 points off their 17 turnovers. Giving up that many points dug the Grizzlies into a hole they couldn’t claw their way out of.

Free throw shooting by the Grizzlies was also abysmal – 8 of 15 or 53.3%, with the Clippers shooting 21 of 22 or 95.5% from the charity stripe. Free throws were probably less of a factor in this match than the aforementioned turnovers, but they certainly didn’t help.

This Grizzlies team hasn’t figured out how to solve a problem like the Clippers or the Thunder, for that matter. But there is a chance that Memphis will face the Clippers in the first round, and based on their first two meetings this season, that could spell disaster for any hope of a deep playoff run.

By The Numbers:

Desmond Bane led the team in scoring with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists on 8 of 17 overall shooting and 6 of 11 from beyond the arc.

oh des is COOKIN cookin 😮‍💨🔥@DBane0625 | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/rIvFXNAMPX

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) February 13, 2025

Jaylen Wells finished the night with 18 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals while shooting 7 of 11 overall and 3 of 7 from three-point range.

Jaren Jackson Jr. closed out with 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks on 5 of 12 overall shooting.

Luke Kennard was moved into the starting lineup and finished with 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals on 5 of 10 overall shooting and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.

okay GG 😳👆@_ggjackson | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/fxtWfByWXK

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) February 13, 2025

GG Jackson led the bench unit with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal while shooting 6 of 11 overall and 2 of 4 from three-point range.

Santi Aldama added 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 block on 5 of 10 overall shooting and 4 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies will return after the All-Star break on February 20^th when they take on the Indiana Pacers. Tip-off will be at 6 PM CST.

Monday night, the Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the San Antonio Spurs and came away with a resounding 128-109 victory and moved up to second place in the Western Conference standings.

It was the second night of back-to-back games for Memphis, and Ja Morant returned to the lineup after missing Sunday’s matchup with the Bucks due to shoulder soreness.

Desmond Bane and Brandon Clarke were sidelined with a left ankle strain and back soreness, respectively. But the Grizzlies are no stranger to adapting on the fly when a player is injured, having fostered a next-man-up mentality amongst the players.

The first quarter was a bit of a slog, but Memphis converted six San Antonio turnovers into 12 points in the period and carried that momentum and a six-point lead into the second quarter.

The Spurs had no answer for the Grizzlies when they went on a 19-point run in the second quarter, their biggest of the season. Memphis led by 12 points at halftime, and San Antonio never got within single digits the rest of the game.

And let’s not forget to give the Grizzlies their flowers for winning the turnover battle: Memphis converted 23 San Antonio turnovers into 34 points while holding the Spurs to just 8 points off their own 15 turnovers. This feels significant, given the struggles with turnovers that have plagued the Grizzlies all season.

By The Numbers:

Jaren Jackson Jr. led all scorers with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks.

protect the grain bin @jarenjacksonjr | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/YWRlg8M8JJ

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) February 4, 2025

Ja Morant notched 25 points, 3 rebounds, 11 assists, and 3 steals in his return to action. Morant scored 14 of his 25 points in the first quarter.

Zach Edey finished with 16 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 1 block. This marks Edey’s seventh career double-double and his second in two games after Sunday night’s 14 points and 11 rebounds against the Bucks.

AT THE RIM GG @_ggjackson | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/sYiFy9NJtd

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) February 4, 2025

GG Jackson led the second unit with a season-high 27 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 steals on 11 of 20 overall shooting and 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.

Scotty Pippen Jr. added 11 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.

Who Got Next?

The Grizzlies are heading to Toronto on Wednesday night to take on the Raptors. Tip-off is at 6:30 PM CST.