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Jazz clinch playoff spot with 121-115 OT win over Grizzlies

Rudy Gobert had 22 points and 21 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz clinched a playoff berth with a 121-115 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to return Tuesday Jackson (thigh) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Jackson has missed two of his team's last three contests, but he'll be back in action Tuesday after a few days to rest. The former first-round pick out of Michigan State is averaging 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.6 blocks over his last seven contests.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis plays Utah on 7-game win streak

Memphis will try to keep its seven-game win streak alive when the Grizzlies take on Utah

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooks leads short-handed Grizzlies past Suns, 122-114

Dillon Brooks scored 30 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Phoenix Suns 122-114 in a matchup of the NBA’s top two teams, extending their winning streak to seven

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially out Friday Jackson (thigh) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact Jackson was doubtful ahead of Friday's matchup, and he'll be unavailable for the second time in the last three games. Kyle Anderson and Brandon Clarke should see additional run against Phoenix.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Jackson (thigh) is doubtful Friday against the Suns.

Impact Jackson is one of four starters expected to be sidelined Friday. Extra frontcourt minutes should be available for Brandon Clarke, Xavier Tillman, Santi Aldama and Kyle Anderson.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing, starting Wednesday Jackson (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Jackson is set to retake the court following a one-game absence due to a sore right thigh. As a result, Kyle Anderson will shift to the bench. The 22-year-old is averaging 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.3 blocks across 27.3 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at San Antonio Jackson (thigh) is listed as questionable Wednesday at San Antonio.

Impact After missing Monday's blowout win over Golden State, Jackson remains on the injury report due to soreness in his right thigh. The injury doesn't look to be overly concerning, but the Grizzlies -- owners of the No. 2 seed in the West -- could exercise caution with the playoffs approaching.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs face the Grizzlies on 4-game win streak

San Antonio is looking to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against Memphis

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't go Monday Jackson (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Golden State.

Impact Jackson was previously added to the injury report as questionable due to soreness in his right thigh, and the team has since announced that he won't go Monday evening. Expect Kyle Anderson and Ziaire Williams to see more opportunities in Jackson's absence.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Golden State, aims for 8th straight home win

Memphis is looking to extend its seven-game home win streak with a victory over Golden State

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Monday Jackson is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to right thigh soreness.

Impact Jackson has missed just one game this year, but he's dealing with a thigh injury ahead of Monday's matchup. If he's unable to play against Golden State, Kyle Anderson and Brandon Clarke (hip) could see additional run.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Melton, Bane lead Morant-less Grizzlies past Bucks, 127-102

De’Anthony Melton had 24 points, Desmond Bane added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued to win in the absence of scoring leader Ja Morant, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 127-102 on...

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis faces Milwaukee, seeks 7th straight home win

Memphis aims to continue its six-game home win streak with a victory over Milwaukee

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bane has 30, Grizzlies rout Pacers 133-103 for playoff spot

Desmond Bane scored 30 points, hitting 12 of 15 shots, and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big lead early before coasting to a 133-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers, clinching a sp...

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The NBA's Defensive Player of the Year race has no clear frontrunner. Who deserves to win this season? Rudy Gobert? Draymond Green? Jaren Jackson? Marcus Smart? Bam Adebayo? Joel Embiid? There's no clear best candidate, but let's take a look.

MARCH 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blocks four shots in win Jackson closed with 13 points (4-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 win over the Nets.

Impact Jackson struggled from the field but still scored in double figures for a seventh consecutive game and blocked at least four shots for the 14th time this season. Across 10 contests in March, the talented big man has averaged 15.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.1 assists in 25.4 minutes per game.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bane has 24 points, Grizzlies rout Rockets without Morant

Desmond Bane had 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the absence of star Ja Morant with balanced scoring in a 122-98 victory over the NBA-worst Houston Rockets on Sunday

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Decent all-around effort Jackson amassed 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Jackson was efficient from the floor while filling the stat sheet in a game where the entire Memphis offense struggled. He's lacked consistency at times this season but seems to be trending in the right direction of late, as he has scored in double digits in each of his last five appearances.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bogdanovic scores 30 as Hawks beat Morant, Grizzlies 120-105

Bogdan Bogdanovic scored a season-high 30 points, Delon Wright had 18 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-105

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominates in blowout win Jackson notched 19 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 135-102 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Jackson did his damage quickly in the blowout win, putting on an impressive two-way performance against Indiana's soft frontcourt. Notably, the performance marked his 13th straight with at least one block, and he's scored at least 18 points in three of the past four games.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies roll without Morant, beat Pacers 135-102

Desmond Bane scored 21 points,  Jaren Jackson Jr. had 19 and the Memphis Grizzlies rolled without All-Star Ja Morant, beating the Indiana Pacers 135-102

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS