NBA playoff watch: Grizzlies in play-in tournament; Pelicans on the ropes
Memphis and Golden State clinched spots in the postseason, but New Orleans' hopes are hanging by a thread.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
35-33, 2nd in Southwest
- 3/31L 111-107
- 4/2W 120-108
- 4/4W 116-100
- 4/6W 124-112
- 4/7W 131-113
- 4/9L 133-129
- 4/11L 132-125
- 4/12W 101-90
- 4/14L 114-113
- 4/16W 126-115
- 4/17W 128-115
- 4/19L 139-137
- 4/21L 117-105
- 4/23W 130-128
- 4/25W 120-113
- 4/26L 120-96
- 4/28L 130-109
- 4/30W 92-75
- 5/1L 112-111
- 5/3L 118-104
- 5/5W 139-135
- 5/6L 111-97
- 5/8W 109-99
- 5/10W 115-110
- 5/11h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Grizzlies back to play-in, clinch spot in tourney
The Grizzlies on Monday night clinched a berth in the play-in tournament, hoping to avoid the fate they suffered last year.
Grizzlies beat Pelicans 115-110, secure play-in spot
— Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 20 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, and the Memphis Grizzlies secured a spot the postseason play-in tournament by beating the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 on Monday night.
Ja lobs to Jackson for alley-oop dunk vs. Pels (0:20)
Valanciunas has double-double, Grizzlies beat Raptors 109-99
— Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and 21 rebounds, De'Anthony Melton hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Toronto Raptors 109-99 Saturday night to move closer to a play-in spot.
Brooks lobs to Morant on the break (0:17)
Pistons snap skid with 111-97 win over Grizzlies
— Wayne Ellington and Cory Joseph scored 18 points apiece to help the Detroit Pistons snap a four-game losing streak with a 111-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.
Morant, Grizzlies hold on for 138-132 win over Wolves
— Ja Morant had 37 points and 10 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 139-135 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
This Ja Morant dunk has ridiculous hang time (0:16)
Jenkins, Morant ejected as Grizzlies lose their cool down the stretch (0:46)
Randle, Rose lead Knicks to win over Grizzlies
— Julius Randle scored 28 points, Derrick Rose added 25, converting 11 of 15 shots and the New York Knicks held off the Memphis Grizzlies 118-104 on Monday night.
Brooks make Bullock pay for his bad pass with a steal and big jam (0:17)
Anthony's 3-pointer gives Magic 112-111 win over Grizzlies
— Cole Anthony made a 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds remaining, giving him a career-best 26 points and the Orlando Magic a 112-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
Morant throws down fancy alley-oop (0:19)
Brooks has 20 as poor-shooting Grizzlies defeat Magic 92-75
— Dillon Brooks scored 20 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 14 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Orlando Magic 92-75 on Friday as both teams shot poorly.
McCollum, Powell help Trail Blazers defeat Grizzlies 130-109
— CJ McCollum had 26 points and six assists, and Norman Powell added 24 points, helping the Portland Trail Blazers solidify their hold on seventh place in the West with a 130-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
Morant drops slick dime to Brooks (0:17)
This Ja Morant bucket is ridiculous (0:18)
Porter scores 31 points, Nuggets knock off Grizzlies 120-96
— Michael Porter Jr. erupted for 31 points courtesy of a torrid shooting night, Paul Millsap added nine of his 12 points in the fourth quarter and the short-handed Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-96 on Monday.
Morant hangs in air for tough and-1 (0:18)
Morant has 28 points, Grizzlies beat Blazers again, 120-113
— Ja Morant had 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers for the second time in three days, 120-113 on Sunday.
Tillman crams one down on Hollis-Jefferson (0:19)
Morant schools McCollum with a behind-the-back dribble, then finishes at the rim (0:16)
Morant smashes down the reverse jam (0:16)
Morant scores 33, Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 130-128
— Ja Morant had 33 points and 13 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies handed the Portland Trail Blazers their fourth straight loss with a 130-128 victory on Friday night.
2020-21 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 40 | 28 | .588 | - | W4 |
| Memphis | 35 | 33 | .515 | 5 | W2 |
| San Antonio | 33 | 35 | .485 | 7 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 31 | 38 | .449 | 9.5 | L1 |
| Houston | 16 | 53 | .232 | 24.5 | L6 |
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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 Game113.215th
Rebounds Per Game46.64th
Assists Per Game26.9Tied-3rd
Points Allowed110.910th
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 | 35 | 33 | .515 |
| 2019-20 | 34 | 39 | .466 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 60 | .268 |
| 2016-17 | 43 | 39 | .524 |