NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Jazz; Cavs cut down the Nets (twice!)
No team in the NBA this season has had a longer win streak than the Jazz. But they're not the only red-hot West team heading into Week 6.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
7-6, 1st in Southwest
- 12/12W 107-105
- 12/14W 123-104
- 12/17W 128-106
- 12/19L 117-116
- 12/23L 131-119
- 12/26L 122-112
- 12/28W 116-111
- 12/30L 126-107
- 1/1W 108-93
- 1/3L 108-94
- 1/5L 94-92
- 1/7L 94-90
- 1/8W 115-110
- 1/11W 101-91
- 1/13W 118-107
- 1/15PPD
- 1/16W 106-104
- 1/18W 108-104
- 1/20PPD
- 1/22PPD
- 1/24PPD
- 1/25PPD
- 1/27PPD
- 1/30h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Grizzlies have fifth straight game postponed
The Grizzlies' game against the Bulls on Wednesday has been postponed due to the NBA's health and safety protocols, Memphis' fifth straight game to be postponed.
Sources: NBA PPDs evolving as Grizzlies parked
The Grizzlies' next three games have been postponed as the NBA is adjusting how it handles COVID-19 exposures by essentially parking teams and taking them out of circulation, sources say
Grizzlies-Blazers postponed due to contact tracing
The Grizzlies did not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, in accordance with the league's healthy and safety protocols.
J&J: The Nets take down the Bucks. Plus, undefeated boxing phenom Ryan Garcia
Time to give the people what they want… Jalen & Jacoby discuss how Kyrie Irving fits with Kevin Durant and James Harden, Steph Curry and the Warriors stun Lakers, Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies over Suns, and the Mets fire general manager Jared Porter. Plus, undefeated boxing phenom Ryan Garcia stops by the show.
Kevin Arnovitz on the new look Nets, the frisky Grizz, and the Jazz
Zach talks to Kevin Arnovitz about the new-look Nets, Giannis, the frisky Grizzlies, the Jazz, injuries in Portland, and much more.
Morant has 17 points, 10 assists; Grizzlies top Suns 108-104
— Ja Morant had 17 points and 10 assists and took a key charge late as the Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight, beating the Phoenix Suns 108-104 on Monday.
Anderson shot fakes into an alley-oop pass for Clarke (0:17)
Handyman Morant fixes crooked rim (0:33)
Sunday night's Sixers-Thunder game postponed
Sunday's Sixers-Thunder game was postponed after Philadelphia fell short of having the league-required eight players available.
Morant bolts back from injury, leads Grizz to win
Ja Morant returned from an ankle sprain that was supposed to keep him out for up to five weeks in just under three as he led the Grizzlies to a win on Saturday night.
Morant returns, Grizzlies top 76ers 106-104 for 4th straight
— Ja Morant returned to the Memphis lineup after missing eight games with an ankle injury and scored 17 points, leading the Grizzlies to a 106-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Morant helps Grizzlies to win in return from injury (1:50)
Tillman flexes after throwing down a dunk (0:17)
Anderson lobs to Morant for the slam (0:26)
Morant questionable after missing two weeks
Ja Morant, who has missed the Grizzlies' past eight games with an ankle sprain, is listed as questionable for Friday's game.
Valanciunas leads Grizzlies to 118-107 win over Timberwolves
— Jonas Valanciunas had 24 points and 16 rebounds, Grayson Allen scored a season-high 20 off the bench and the Memphis Grizzlies came back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-107 on Wednesday night.
Clarke throws down Anderson's oop (0:22)
Brooks scores 21 points, Grizzlies beat Cavaliers 101-91
— Dillon Brooks scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Monday night.
Clarke reaches back to finish powerful alley-oop (0:18)
The Hoop Collective: COVID-19's Impact On NBA Season
As COVID-19 continues to impact teams around the league, Brian Windhorst, Royce Young and Tim Bontemps discuss how the NBA will move forward. Plus, the crew also dives into Russell Westbrook's rough start in Washington and LaMelo Ball's ceiling.
Grizzlies pull Valanciunas at half due to protocols
Jonas Valanciunas did not register a positive coronavirus test, a Grizzlies official told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Grizzlies go up for good after Clarke's and-1 bucket (0:20)
Brooks leads Grizzlies to 1st home victory 115-110 over Nets
— Dillon Brooks scored 24 points and Memphis held on for a 115-110 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night after Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas left midway through the game due to health and safety protocols.
Melton goes coast-to-coast for the dunk (0:27)
2020-21 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7 | 6 | .538 | - | W5 |
| San Antonio | 9 | 8 | .529 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 8 | 8 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Houston | 6 | 9 | .400 | 2 | W2 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 10 | .333 | 3 | L3 |
2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game106.626th
Rebounds Per Game45.312th
Assists Per Game27.23rd
Points Allowed107.35th
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(10) | Robert Woodard II | SF | Mississippi State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 7 | 6 | .538 |
| 2019-20 | 34 | 39 | .466 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 60 | .268 |
| 2016-17 | 43 | 39 | .524 |