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MikeCheck: Grizzlies exit tumultuous season with ‘lots to sort through’ facing pivotal summer
As the Grizzlies’ critical offseason commenced with Sunday’s exit interviews, there were few definitive statements made by players, the interim coach and the top basketball executive on immediate next steps for the franchise.
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MikeCheck: With Morant out, Grizzlies face daunting task to stave off elimination vs OKC
The Grizzlies played 32 games this season without star point guard Ja Morant. None have come with the historically daunting stakes Memphis faces Saturday afternoon.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies bank on home boost to rebound from 2-0 series deficit against OKC
In the NBA, playoff series are all about adjustments. Offensive schemes are tweaked and defensive tactics are altered based on performances and previous outcomes. Even lineups and playing rotations can change from game to game.
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MikeCheck: Bagley’s resilient boost offers ‘solution’ as Grizzlies regroup from OKC onslaught
As comeback stories go, there’s not a better potential script developing in these NBA playoffs than the one Marvin Bagley III is positioned to craft.
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MikeCheck: From group chats to hard truths, Grizzlies eager underdogs vs mighty Thunder
The chemistry, communication and camaraderie that manifested on the court to help salvage the season were rooted in a text message sent in a group chat from the longest-tenured member of the Grizzlies.
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MikeCheck: With Morant a ‘legitimate game-time decision,’ Grizzlies primed for Play-In finale
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is listed as questionable for Friday’s SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament elimination game against the Mavericks after sitting out Thursday’s practice to maximize rest, recovery and treatment for his sore right ankle.
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MikeCheck: Morant deflects sore ankle talk, vows ‘I’m playing’ with Grizzlies season on brink
As the Grizzlies brace for their final stand to earn at a spot in the NBA playoffs, superstar point guard Ja Morant is determined to enter the battle standing on his own two feet.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies brace for ‘Play-In’ clash at Golden State with NBA playoff spot at stake
Next stop: Golden State. As the Grizzlies embark on their postseason journey, there definitely isn’t any shortage of motivation they’ll carry into Tuesday’s showdown with arguably their biggest nemesis.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies focused on execution, not excuses as ‘unreasonable’ task looms
The words share many of the same letters when spelled out. But excuses and execution must never align if the Grizzlies are to complete the most daunting task facing any NBA team at this critical stage of the season.
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MikeCheck: Even in recovery, Wells provides Grizzlies inspirational boost as key stretch looms
Understandably, where they stood in the standings was far from the first thing on their minds. The status of injured and hospitalized teammate Jaylen Wells took precedent over all matters as the Grizzlies retreated to the visitors locker room inside the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.