Updated Mar. 27 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder start 4-game homestand.
The Memphis Grizzlies desperately need Ja Morant back on the basketball court. The superstar guard has missed six straight games, and fans have been anxiously awaiting an injury update. Fortunately, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins finally provided some details on Morant's injury, despite it being very late. "It was something that happened in the game," Jenkins said.
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In an unexpected decision, the Memphis Grizzlies dismissed head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday afternoon, parting ways with one of the NBA's most respected coaches just weeks before the playoffs. The Grizzlies hold a 44-29 record, sitting in fifth place in the Western Conference. Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, the team's most explosive player, has missed a third of the season, including their recent skid of four losses in five games. Injuries have plagued the Grizzlies for years, yet Jenkins has consistently turned unproven talent into key contributors.
The Memphis Grizzlies are set to make their return to the playoffs after injuries derailed their season last year. While it was a blessing that led to landing two quality rotation pieces in Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells, the Grizzlies now have a deep enough roster to compete in the West. After regressing post-All-Star break, the Grizzlies agreed to part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. According to Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Joe Vardon of The Athletic, it's a move that doesn't sit well with Memphis' top star.
Boston Celtics (55-19, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (44-30, fifth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston hits the road against Memphis trying to continue its seven-game road winning streak. The Grizzlies have gone 25-12 at home. Memphis ranks second in the Western Conference with 56.5 points per game in the paint led by Jaren Jackson Jr. averaging 11.3. The Celtics are 31-7 in road games. Boston ranks last in the Eastern Conference scoring 11.9 fast break points per game. The Grizzlies' 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.9 more made shots on average than the 12.9 per game the Celtics give up. The Celtics
The Memphis Grizzlies turned heads last Friday when they announced the decision to move on from long-time head coach Taylor Jenkins. Or maybe the Desmond Bane-Santi Aldama sideline altercation might have sparked an alarm within the front office.
