The Memphis Grizzlies are not issuing standardized grades midway through the season but the 15-player deep squad has undeniably passed the first 50-game test. Taylor Jenkins has the team sitting tied for second place despite Ja Morant and Desmond Bane missing significant time.
And that sprint will be competitive. The Grizzlies (38-16) have the fourth-toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, according to strength of record. Their first three games after the All-Star break, starting Thursday with the Indiana Pacers, will be on the road against top-seven seeds in the East.
Kendrick Perkins didn't hold back against Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, and said that Austin Reaves has had a better season.
After Jarrett Allen delivered a powerful two-handed slam over Grizzlies star Ja Morant, Morant wrapped Allen in a hug during the Cavs win.
A squabble broke out between Donovan Mitchell and Desmond Bane during the Memphis Grizzlies-Cleveland Cavaliers game on Sunday.
Desmond Bane said he never expected TCU to honor him ... Bane is one of the key leaders on the Ja Morant-led Grizzlies. Memphis is currently on a 36-18 run and ranked second in the West.
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results