MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES NEWS

How Memphis Grizzlies' schedule sets up for prime NBA playoff positioning The Memphis Grizzlies passed the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference standings, and the schedule could keep them there.

MARCH 7, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Desmond Bane - Fires up with team-high 28 points Bane contributed 28 points (11-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Rockets.

Impact After a stretch of poor shooting, Bane has now put together a pair of strong performances, going for 24 and 28 points respectively. Enough can't be said about the steps forward Bane has been able to take this season, lifting his scoring from 9.2 to 17.8 points per game. The impending return of Dillon Brooks could complicate matters somewhat but to be honest, Bane has done more than enough to was must-roster status no matter what happens.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Clarke - Quiet night Sunday Clarke ended Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Rockets with eight points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes.

Impact Clarke played 27 minutes off the bench in the loss, the most court time he has seen in over two weeks. Unfortunately, he was unable to translate that into meaningful production, at least when it comes to 12-team formats. His minutes have fluctuated wildly over the past five games, making him a tough player to trust, especially for those battling through their fantasy playoffs.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams - Explodes for 23 points in loss Adams accumulated 23 points (9-11 FG, 5-9 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Adams went off for a season-high 23 points Sunday, capping off what was arguably his best performance of the year. While the points total will get all the headlines, his peripheral numbers continue to be quietly valuable. He now has at least four assists in 10 straight games, racking up double-digit boards in seven of those games. With the Grizzlies continuing to push for a home playoff series, Adams should be able to maintain a sizeable role moving forward.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morant leads Memphis into matchup against New Orleans

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Postgame Report: Adams scores season-high in loss to Rockets ' Memphis Grizzlies Get the full recap, highlights, and photos from the Grizzlies game against the Rockets on March 6, 2022 that took place at Toyota Center in...

MARCH 7, 2022 • NBA.COM

Rockets beat Grizzlies 123-112 to end 12-game losing streak

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 29 points, Christian Wood added 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-112 on Saturday night to end a 12-game losi...

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yves Pons - Available Sunday Pons (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Pons hasn't played since Jan. 29, but he'll be able to suit up against Houston. He hasn't been a significant part of the Grizzlies' rotation when healthy.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets: live updates, score The Memphis Grizzlies are traveling to Houston for the second night of a back-to-back vs. the Rockets

MARCH 6, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Yves Pons - Questionable for Sunday's contest Pons (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Rockets.

Impact Pons hasn't played since Jan. 29. Even when available, he's not a consistent part of the rotation.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Tillman - Unavailable Sunday Tillman is unavailable for Sunday's contest against the Rockets due to personal reasons.

Impact Tillman has played 11 total minutes over his last four appearances, so his absence shouldn't impact Memphis' rotation. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Pelicans.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

De'Anthony Melton - Continues to deliver defensively Melton finished with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four assists, four rebounds, three steals and one block across 24 minutes in Saturday's 124-96 win over the Magic.

Impact Melton has now recorded at least one steal in 12 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NBA. Though he doesn't have a path to more playing time while the Grizzlies are at close to full strength in the backcourt -- save for Dillon Brooks (ankle), who could return during the upcoming week -- Melton has put himself on the radar in 12-team leagues based on his recent play. Since the beginning of February, Melton is getting only 21.4 minutes per game over 12 outings, but he's chipped in across the board with averages of 10.8 points, 5.1 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.9 three-pointers, 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocks.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets take on the Grizzlies on 12-game slide

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyus Jones - Totals 14 points in 19 minutes Jones contributed 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two assists over 19 minutes during Saturday's 124-96 win over the Magic.

Impact Jones didn't contribute much in the way of peripheral stats, but he had a nice offensive game and finished with his highest scoring total since Feb. 15. The veteran point guard has been logging minutes in the teens as the backup to Ja Morant, and that figures to continue unless Morant is forced to miss time. The situation makes Jones an afterthought in fantasy despite solid per-36-minute averages of 14.4 points, 7.2 dimes and 1.6 steals.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane - Racks up 24 points in easy win Bane had 24 points (10-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's 124-96 victory over the Magic.

Impact Bane rode an efficient shooting night to his highest scoring total in five games. The second-year guard trailed Ja Morant by only one point for team high-scoring honors in the win, and he did not commit any turnovers. Bane has gone 8-for-16 from three-point range over his past two contests.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant - Leads team with 25 points Morant produced 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 124-96 victory over Orlando.

Impact By Morant's recent standards, this performance was relatively ho-hum, though he led the Grizzlies in both scoring and assists. The superstar point guard entered the contest having averaged 45.3 points over his past three games, but he played only 28 minutes Saturday -- his fewest since Feb. 8 -- thanks to the blowout nature of the win. Morant included a trio of three-pointers against Orlando, marking the fourth straight game in which he has knocked down at least three triples.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Report: Grizzlies handle Magic at home for season sweep ' Memphis Grizzlies Get the full recap, highlights, and photos from the Grizzlies game against the Magic on March 5, 2022 that took place at FedExForum in Memph...

MARCH 6, 2022 • NBA.COM