The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, competing in the NBA’s Western Conference Southwest Division. They play their home games at the FedExForum. Established in 1995 as the Vancouver Grizzlies, the franchise relocated to Memphis in 2001.
Recent Performance:
On March 11, 2025, the Grizzlies secured a 120-118 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Ja Morant led the team with 29 points and 12 assists. Despite Kevin Durant’s 35-point effort for the Suns, a missed last-second three-pointer sealed Phoenix’s fate. This win marked the Grizzlies’ third consecutive victory and completed a season sweep over the Suns.
Team Highlights:
- Leadership: Taylor Jenkins serves as the head coach, with Zachary Kleiman as General Manager and Jason Wexler as President.
- Key Players: Ja Morant, since joining in 2019, has become a pivotal figure, averaging 22.5 points per game. Other notable contributors include Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Dillon Brooks.
- Achievements: The Grizzlies clinched the Southwest Division title in 2022 and 2023, marking significant milestones in the franchise’s history.
Upcoming Games:
The Grizzlies are scheduled to face the Dallas Mavericks on March 13, 2025, at the FedExForum in Memphis.