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MikeCheck: Jackson’s durability, dominance spark turnaround as Grizzlies gain 2024 traction
Eventually, something had to change. Jaren Jackson Jr. was certain it would. So much so, the Grizzlies star forward and NBA reigning Defensive Player of the Year refused to get rattled, shift his focus or accept any of the negative vibes…
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MikeCheck: Morant’s return sparks winning, rekindles belief in all Grizzlies can still accomplish
As the postgame visiting locker room in New Orleans emptied, Ja Morant and Desmond Bane sat together and contemplated the Grizzlies’ latest feat in an amazing week.
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MikeCheck: Ja’s words matter, but actions far more meaningful as Grizzlies star preps for return
Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant insists he’s learned many important lessons as he nears the end his NBA-mandated, 25-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the league.
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MikeCheck: Morant’s response, Brooks’ return set scene as Grizzlies-Rockets shifts to Memphis
The Grizzlies won’t have to wait long for a chance to avenge Wednesday’s loss to a nagging division opponent as they try to reverse their recent fortunes at FedExForum.
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MikeCheck: As Morant’s return nears, Grizzlies confident of emerging from season’s rough start
HOUSTON – Although the Grizzlies hit the road having to pick themselves up from yet another set of difficult losses, their collective spirit is hardly defeated. That’s because there’s an encouraging sign ahead quickly zooming into view. Two-time NBA All-Star point guard Ja Morant is on course to return from his 25-game league suspension in…
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MikeCheck: Bane’s prolific December start worthy of All-Star attention as Grizzlies shift gears
At one point, reality set in that Monty Williams was out of options. The Detroit coach had tried everything. The Pistons had rotated four different defenders on Desmond Bane, and the Grizzlies’ prolific guard had a counter for each matchup.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies want to keep ‘playing with a different energy’ as they seek turnaround
Over a three-day stretch, the Grizzlies will line up against a Pistons’ team with the NBA’s worst overall record and a Timberwolves squad sporting the best mark in the West.
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MikeCheck: After breakthrough home win, Grizzlies aim to sustain defensive effort on road trip
Fresh off their first home victory of the season, the Grizzlies look to carry momentum on the road as they finally leave behind a difficult month of November.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies set to face former teammate Brooks motivated by building, not banter
HOUSTON – Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. had options. Either take the bait that was cast from Houston by former teammate Dillon Brooks and respond to some of the antics and comments designed to get under their skin.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies relying early on prolific Bane as ‘one of hardest workers I’ve ever seen’
The ice supply surrounding Desmond Bane’s locker was approaching igloo territory as he regrouped from another night of heavy lifting.