Live stream: Pacers 103, Grizzlies 116
The Indiana Pacers (14-13) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (8-19) at FedExForum
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Thursday December 21, 2023
Indiana Pacers 103, Memphis Grizzlies 116 (Final)
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Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
“He hit a lob to Santi and they called timeout. Ja looked at us and said, ‘We’re back having fun.’
“It’s the truth,” Bane said. “… When you’re losing, sometimes it’s hard to find that spirit. But you have to have that fight. I think we’ve got it now.”dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 12:09 AM
“He hit a lob to Santi and they called timeout. Ja looked at us and said, ‘We’re back having fun.’
“It’s the truth,” Bane said. “… When you’re losing, sometimes it’s hard to find that spirit. But you have to have that fight. I think we’ve got it now.”dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 12:09 AM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
trip on vince williams putting in work on the defensive end 🔒 pic.twitter.com/54QrvOxsu3 – 11:55 PM
trip on vince williams putting in work on the defensive end 🔒 pic.twitter.com/54QrvOxsu3 – 11:55 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
shoutout to y’all turning us up tonight 🎙 pic.twitter.com/BrOknEoplo – 11:46 PM
shoutout to y’all turning us up tonight 🎙 pic.twitter.com/BrOknEoplo – 11:46 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Desmond Bane said there was a moment, after Ja hit Santi Aldama with the alley-oop, that Morant huddled the team during a timeout.
“Hey, we’re having fun again,” he told them. – 11:30 PM
Desmond Bane said there was a moment, after Ja hit Santi Aldama with the alley-oop, that Morant huddled the team during a timeout.
“Hey, we’re having fun again,” he told them. – 11:30 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant said he told Taylor Jenkins he had to leave the locker room and come back after the game because he walked in clapping.
“You gotta come in screaming after a win like that. We’re celebrating.” – 11:28 PM
Ja Morant said he told Taylor Jenkins he had to leave the locker room and come back after the game because he walked in clapping.
“You gotta come in screaming after a win like that. We’re celebrating.” – 11:28 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Ja Morant track meet is already under way. Memphis likes to get out in transition, but it has mostly been a struggle until the last couple of games.
Santi Aldama: “My wind was catching up today because I wasn’t used to playing that fast.” – 11:24 PM
The Ja Morant track meet is already under way. Memphis likes to get out in transition, but it has mostly been a struggle until the last couple of games.
Santi Aldama: “My wind was catching up today because I wasn’t used to playing that fast.” – 11:24 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton recorded his 19th double-double of the season tonight. pic.twitter.com/3tVZvUtoDj – 11:13 PM
Tyrese Haliburton recorded his 19th double-double of the season tonight. pic.twitter.com/3tVZvUtoDj – 11:13 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Aaron Nesmith met up with @VandyMBB after tonight’s game in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/seg7UX4Q86 – 11:08 PM
Aaron Nesmith met up with @VandyMBB after tonight’s game in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/seg7UX4Q86 – 11:08 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
31 points. 7 assists. 6 rebounds. Desmond Bane is tonights @intlpaperco player of the game🔥
RT this post for a chance to win a prize box – pics in the thread. pic.twitter.com/3jW3RXk89w – 10:53 PM
31 points. 7 assists. 6 rebounds. Desmond Bane is tonights @intlpaperco player of the game🔥
RT this post for a chance to win a prize box – pics in the thread. pic.twitter.com/3jW3RXk89w – 10:53 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Glorilla, Key Glock, Sett and Moneybagg Yo were among the Memphis artists here tonight.
Ja Morant brings em out – 10:48 PM
Glorilla, Key Glock, Sett and Moneybagg Yo were among the Memphis artists here tonight.
Ja Morant brings em out – 10:48 PM
🏽of em Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
“We at the crib, we got our love, we got our 6th man.”
@kelwright | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/dWwHeo25aE – 10:31 PM
“We at the crib, we got our love, we got our 6th man.”
@kelwright | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/dWwHeo25aE – 10:31 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Suddenly, then Memphis Grizzlies are dangerous again.
Final: Memphis 116 Indy 103
Three takeaways
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:29 PM
Suddenly, then Memphis Grizzlies are dangerous again.
Final: Memphis 116 Indy 103
Three takeaways
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:29 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers lose in Memphis 116-103, now are 2-5 since the IST championship game.
The offense was slowed for most of the game, held to a season-low 103pts & just 32 paint points. Shot 42%.
Obi Toppin led the Pacers with 22pts. Morant had 20 and Bane scored 31.
Next: v ORL on Sat. – 10:27 PM
Pacers lose in Memphis 116-103, now are 2-5 since the IST championship game.
The offense was slowed for most of the game, held to a season-low 103pts & just 32 paint points. Shot 42%.
Obi Toppin led the Pacers with 22pts. Morant had 20 and Bane scored 31.
Next: v ORL on Sat. – 10:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Bane tonight:
31 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
5 3PM
Led the team in points and threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/des… – 10:26 PM
Bane tonight:
31 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
5 3PM
Led the team in points and threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/des… – 10:26 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Grizzlies now 2-0 since their season debut on Wednesday. – 10:26 PM
Grizzlies now 2-0 since their season debut on Wednesday. – 10:26 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A rough shooting night for the Pacers. Just 41%, including 34% from deep. It’s not often you’ll see Haliburton go 2 for 12 from deep.
He hasn’t shot it well over the last seven games since the IST. – 10:23 PM
A rough shooting night for the Pacers. Just 41%, including 34% from deep. It’s not often you’ll see Haliburton go 2 for 12 from deep.
He hasn’t shot it well over the last seven games since the IST. – 10:23 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
As Ja Morant walks to the line, the Grizz on the verge of beating the Pacers, a cheer goes up: “MVP! MVP! MVP!” – 10:22 PM
As Ja Morant walks to the line, the Grizz on the verge of beating the Pacers, a cheer goes up: “MVP! MVP! MVP!” – 10:22 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
MVP chants coming down for Ja Morant in his first home game of the season. – 10:21 PM
MVP chants coming down for Ja Morant in his first home game of the season. – 10:21 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Tyrese Haliburton is the second-best jump passer on the floor tonight – 10:21 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is the second-best jump passer on the floor tonight – 10:21 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Down 15, Pacers employing a Hack-a-Xavier Tillman, who is now 1 for 4 at the line.
5mins left in Memphis and Ja Morant is back to finish the game. – 10:15 PM
Down 15, Pacers employing a Hack-a-Xavier Tillman, who is now 1 for 4 at the line.
5mins left in Memphis and Ja Morant is back to finish the game. – 10:15 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The top Grizz trio has been terrific tonight but Ziaire Williams deserves a tip of the cap.
He’s caught a lot of criticism this season, but he looks so much more confident out there with Ja. – 10:09 PM
The top Grizz trio has been terrific tonight but Ziaire Williams deserves a tip of the cap.
He’s caught a lot of criticism this season, but he looks so much more confident out there with Ja. – 10:09 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Grizzlies have protected the paint and made things as difficult there as any team the Pacers have faced this season.
Pacers have only 28 paint points; their season low is 40 (Milwaukee). – 10:06 PM
Grizzlies have protected the paint and made things as difficult there as any team the Pacers have faced this season.
Pacers have only 28 paint points; their season low is 40 (Milwaukee). – 10:06 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Ziaire Williams is having a nice little stretch over the last few games. – 9:58 PM
Ziaire Williams is having a nice little stretch over the last few games. – 9:58 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Timeout Pacers: Grizzlies are cooking and knocking down 3-pointers. Role players are stepping up. Memphis is on a 17-2 run. 95-79 game with 10:51 left in the fourth – 9:55 PM
Timeout Pacers: Grizzlies are cooking and knocking down 3-pointers. Role players are stepping up. Memphis is on a 17-2 run. 95-79 game with 10:51 left in the fourth – 9:55 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ziaire Williams broken-play 3 gives him 13 on the game and puts the Grizzlies up 86-77 heading into the fourth. It was widely wondered about, but Morant’s return seems to be particularly good for Ziaire. – 9:51 PM
Ziaire Williams broken-play 3 gives him 13 on the game and puts the Grizzlies up 86-77 heading into the fourth. It was widely wondered about, but Morant’s return seems to be particularly good for Ziaire. – 9:51 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ziaire Williams hits the 3 and then tries to take a charge. Fortunately they weren’t in the penalty so it was actually a pretty good foul. – 9:49 PM
Ziaire Williams hits the 3 and then tries to take a charge. Fortunately they weren’t in the penalty so it was actually a pretty good foul. – 9:49 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Grizzlies playing with their food, then Mathurin pokes it away from Morant and draws a foul at the other end.
Which the Grizzlies are now challenging.
Fans on their feet, and their excitement for this game is coming through on TV. – 9:47 PM
Grizzlies playing with their food, then Mathurin pokes it away from Morant and draws a foul at the other end.
Which the Grizzlies are now challenging.
Fans on their feet, and their excitement for this game is coming through on TV. – 9:47 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Biggest coach’s challenge decision ovation in Grizzlies history after John Konchar gets called for a foul on a big transition block. – 9:46 PM
Biggest coach’s challenge decision ovation in Grizzlies history after John Konchar gets called for a foul on a big transition block. – 9:46 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Ja Morant has been frustrated all game that he hasn’t drawn a foul.
0 FTAs.
Grizzlies clinging to a 4-point lead. – 9:44 PM
Ja Morant has been frustrated all game that he hasn’t drawn a foul.
0 FTAs.
Grizzlies clinging to a 4-point lead. – 9:44 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
pretty basketball 😍
Andrew Nembhard uses the fake and Bennedict Mathurin goes up and under for the bucket. pic.twitter.com/ALsxg7bA0T – 9:44 PM
pretty basketball 😍
Andrew Nembhard uses the fake and Bennedict Mathurin goes up and under for the bucket. pic.twitter.com/ALsxg7bA0T – 9:44 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
swatted 😤
Aaron Nesmith with a big time block. pic.twitter.com/LdE04Q71Vx – 9:41 PM
swatted 😤
Aaron Nesmith with a big time block. pic.twitter.com/LdE04Q71Vx – 9:41 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Always good to have a drama-free road win. #Pelicans bounce back from Memphis loss, beat Cleveland by 19 on Cavs’ home floor. New Orleans is 8-7 on the road, not bad for a team that was missing multiple key guys for many early-season away games – 9:38 PM
Always good to have a drama-free road win. #Pelicans bounce back from Memphis loss, beat Cleveland by 19 on Cavs’ home floor. New Orleans is 8-7 on the road, not bad for a team that was missing multiple key guys for many early-season away games – 9:38 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner with the block at one end, then the turnaround fadeaway for two points at the other. Intensity has amped up for both teams. – 9:33 PM
Myles Turner with the block at one end, then the turnaround fadeaway for two points at the other. Intensity has amped up for both teams. – 9:33 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
I was just thinking how we haven’t seen Skippin’ Ty lately.
Then he has a dunk and a 3-pointer within 20 seconds — and the Pacers are suddenly leading.
Been a rough start to the second half for Memphis. – 9:26 PM
I was just thinking how we haven’t seen Skippin’ Ty lately.
Then he has a dunk and a 3-pointer within 20 seconds — and the Pacers are suddenly leading.
Been a rough start to the second half for Memphis. – 9:26 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Haliburton is doing that skip down the court. Pacers have taken a 65-62 lead. Timeout Memphis. – 9:25 PM
Haliburton is doing that skip down the court. Pacers have taken a 65-62 lead. Timeout Memphis. – 9:25 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Indiana out-scored the Grizzlies 27-6 over the final 6 mins of the 2Q and we’ve got ourselves a 2-point game at halftime. Tyrese Haliburton scored or assisted on all but 5 of those points during the surge. He and Morant aren’t defending each other, but a duel is developing. – 9:12 PM
Indiana out-scored the Grizzlies 27-6 over the final 6 mins of the 2Q and we’ve got ourselves a 2-point game at halftime. Tyrese Haliburton scored or assisted on all but 5 of those points during the surge. He and Morant aren’t defending each other, but a duel is developing. – 9:12 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Pacers come nearly all the way back in the back half of the second quarter as Grizzlies offense sputters. Bane’s struggling. Z blew a second oop finish. Haliburton heated up with VInce on the bench. 58-56 Grizzlies. – 9:05 PM
Pacers come nearly all the way back in the back half of the second quarter as Grizzlies offense sputters. Bane’s struggling. Z blew a second oop finish. Haliburton heated up with VInce on the bench. 58-56 Grizzlies. – 9:05 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
With 5:47 to go, Memphis was up 23 points. The Pacers went on a 27-6 run for the rest of the half and trail by just two points at the break. Haliburton found his stretch and the defense got better.
13 points for Obi Toppin. 7 points and 8 assists for Tyrese Haliburton. – 9:05 PM
With 5:47 to go, Memphis was up 23 points. The Pacers went on a 27-6 run for the rest of the half and trail by just two points at the break. Haliburton found his stretch and the defense got better.
13 points for Obi Toppin. 7 points and 8 assists for Tyrese Haliburton. – 9:05 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers with good defense over the final 3mins, stringing together seven consecutive stops to close the half.
From down 16 to just two at the break in Memphis, 58-56. – 9:05 PM
Pacers with good defense over the final 3mins, stringing together seven consecutive stops to close the half.
From down 16 to just two at the break in Memphis, 58-56. – 9:05 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Pacers offense has waken and can’t miss right now. Grizzlies led by as many as 23, but Indy has cut it to two.
Halftime: Memphis 58 Indy 56
Another tough second quarter for the Grizzlies – 9:04 PM
The Pacers offense has waken and can’t miss right now. Grizzlies led by as many as 23, but Indy has cut it to two.
Halftime: Memphis 58 Indy 56
Another tough second quarter for the Grizzlies – 9:04 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
My word, Indiana erased that lead fast.
Jenkins and the Grizzlies said this was going to test their defensive discipline. It is being tested. – 9:03 PM
My word, Indiana erased that lead fast.
Jenkins and the Grizzlies said this was going to test their defensive discipline. It is being tested. – 9:03 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Timeout Grizzlies: Pacers are on a 19-6 run and have cut their deficit to 7 points. Memphis leads 58-51 with 1:06 left in the first half – 9:01 PM
Timeout Grizzlies: Pacers are on a 19-6 run and have cut their deficit to 7 points. Memphis leads 58-51 with 1:06 left in the first half – 9:01 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Two Indiana 3s are sandwiched by a Ziaire Williams misfire on a dunk and the Memphis lead is down to 7.
Game on. – 9:01 PM
Two Indiana 3s are sandwiched by a Ziaire Williams misfire on a dunk and the Memphis lead is down to 7.
Game on. – 9:01 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers chipping away at the deficit by, surprise, getting stops. They’re attacking and having more success inside the paint.
Grizzlies have done a good job of not letting the Pacers leak out + capitalize in transition. – 9:00 PM
Pacers chipping away at the deficit by, surprise, getting stops. They’re attacking and having more success inside the paint.
Grizzlies have done a good job of not letting the Pacers leak out + capitalize in transition. – 9:00 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Tyrese Haliburton is 0-3 so far. The Vince Williams Jr. defensive resume builds. – 8:50 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is 0-3 so far. The Vince Williams Jr. defensive resume builds. – 8:50 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers sent two to Morant, but gave up a corner 3. McConnell has given them a boost of energy, but allowing a team to shoot 66%, including 50% from deep, isn’t sustainable.
While being outscored 20-6 in the paint. Pacers mostly getting shots outside the paint. – 8:49 PM
Pacers sent two to Morant, but gave up a corner 3. McConnell has given them a boost of energy, but allowing a team to shoot 66%, including 50% from deep, isn’t sustainable.
While being outscored 20-6 in the paint. Pacers mostly getting shots outside the paint. – 8:49 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers have been stuck on 22 for 5+ minutes. This is tough.
44-22.
19 unanswered scored by the Grizzlies and Rick Carlisle is using his third timeout already. – 8:42 PM
Pacers have been stuck on 22 for 5+ minutes. This is tough.
44-22.
19 unanswered scored by the Grizzlies and Rick Carlisle is using his third timeout already. – 8:42 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ja sets up Ziaire Williams for a big baseline oop in semi-transition. First Jaggles of the season. 44-22. – 8:41 PM
Ja sets up Ziaire Williams for a big baseline oop in semi-transition. First Jaggles of the season. 44-22. – 8:41 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Me watching the Grizzlies play before and after Ja’s return: pic.twitter.com/R5hH2krGHU – 8:39 PM
Me watching the Grizzlies play before and after Ja’s return: pic.twitter.com/R5hH2krGHU – 8:39 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Morant, Jackson and Bane combined for 30 points in the first quarter.
Trio. – 8:37 PM
Morant, Jackson and Bane combined for 30 points in the first quarter.
Trio. – 8:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Grizzlies, with all the energy in the building, close the 1Q on a 10-0 run and lead 35-22. They’re moving the ball well and shooting 64%.
Grizzlies’ defense is sound so the Pacers have to push it and not let the offense get stagnant/still. Grizz have length + quickness. – 8:36 PM
Grizzlies, with all the energy in the building, close the 1Q on a 10-0 run and lead 35-22. They’re moving the ball well and shooting 64%.
Grizzlies’ defense is sound so the Pacers have to push it and not let the offense get stagnant/still. Grizz have length + quickness. – 8:36 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Grizzlies up 35-22 after one. Ja/Des/Jaren with 30 on 11-17 shooting. – 8:35 PM
Grizzlies up 35-22 after one. Ja/Des/Jaren with 30 on 11-17 shooting. – 8:35 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
After the 1st quarter, it’s …
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane: 30
Indiana Pacers: 22 – 8:35 PM
After the 1st quarter, it’s …
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane: 30
Indiana Pacers: 22 – 8:35 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Big-time adjustment by Taylor Jenkins from the first game. Desmond Bane was running with the second unit on Tuesday in the first half. Today, Jenkins flipped Ja for Bane.
More of a natural point guard with the bench should generate better looks to prevent 28-2 kind of runs. – 8:33 PM
Big-time adjustment by Taylor Jenkins from the first game. Desmond Bane was running with the second unit on Tuesday in the first half. Today, Jenkins flipped Ja for Bane.
More of a natural point guard with the bench should generate better looks to prevent 28-2 kind of runs. – 8:33 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Can Ja make a lineup with Konchar, Ziaire Williams, Santi and X work? Let’s find out! – 8:32 PM
Can Ja make a lineup with Konchar, Ziaire Williams, Santi and X work? Let’s find out! – 8:32 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
I don’t know. It’s starting to look like a big light bulb has clicked on for Jaren Jackson Jr. He looks like a monster – 8:31 PM
I don’t know. It’s starting to look like a big light bulb has clicked on for Jaren Jackson Jr. He looks like a monster – 8:31 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Grizz fans hyped to see Ja Morant making his return to Memphis 🔥
(via @BallySportsSO)
pic.twitter.com/ibQ0BncMXP – 8:30 PM
Grizz fans hyped to see Ja Morant making his return to Memphis 🔥
(via @BallySportsSO)
pic.twitter.com/ibQ0BncMXP – 8:30 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Grizzlies’ big 3: 25
Pacers: 16
That Jaren-Ja-Des trio is pretty good. – 8:27 PM
Grizzlies’ big 3: 25
Pacers: 16
That Jaren-Ja-Des trio is pretty good. – 8:27 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
12 points in eight minutes on 4-4 shooting for Jaren. Two drilled catch-and-shoot 3s, a low-block abuse of Obi Toppin, getting to the line. – 8:27 PM
12 points in eight minutes on 4-4 shooting for Jaren. Two drilled catch-and-shoot 3s, a low-block abuse of Obi Toppin, getting to the line. – 8:27 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ja/Des/Jaren with all 22 of the Grizzlies points. Rest of team has combined to take 1 shot. Establishing the big three. – 8:25 PM
Ja/Des/Jaren with all 22 of the Grizzlies points. Rest of team has combined to take 1 shot. Establishing the big three. – 8:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Oklahoma City welcomes Paul George back a lot warmer than Indiana did pic.twitter.com/HI8QPXCJOl – 8:24 PM
Oklahoma City welcomes Paul George back a lot warmer than Indiana did pic.twitter.com/HI8QPXCJOl – 8:24 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Andrew Nembhard in the game out of the timeout, returning after being out the past two weeks. Expect him to play limited minutes, much like Jalen Smith last night.
This one has been full of action + intensity, as fully expected. – 8:23 PM
Andrew Nembhard in the game out of the timeout, returning after being out the past two weeks. Expect him to play limited minutes, much like Jalen Smith last night.
This one has been full of action + intensity, as fully expected. – 8:23 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
My Santi Claus nickname has fully come to fruition shoutout @santialdama pic.twitter.com/Bk2miMiSSW – 8:20 PM
My Santi Claus nickname has fully come to fruition shoutout @santialdama pic.twitter.com/Bk2miMiSSW – 8:20 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
JA MORANT back in FedExForum.
The ovation. pic.twitter.com/QDtL2se1hS – 8:12 PM
JA MORANT back in FedExForum.
The ovation. pic.twitter.com/QDtL2se1hS – 8:12 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ja Morant replaces Jaren Jackson Jr. as the last name announced in the intros. Big reception. – 8:10 PM
Ja Morant replaces Jaren Jackson Jr. as the last name announced in the intros. Big reception. – 8:10 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Derrick Rose, after wishing everybody inside FedExForum Happy Holidays on the public address mic, christens the moment to start Ja Morant’s return game:
“On behalf of the fans, I want to say Welcome back, Ja” – 8:06 PM
Derrick Rose, after wishing everybody inside FedExForum Happy Holidays on the public address mic, christens the moment to start Ja Morant’s return game:
“On behalf of the fans, I want to say Welcome back, Ja” – 8:06 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Derrick Rose takes the mic and wishes the crowd a happy holidays
He adds: “And on behalf of the fans, welcome back Ja. Stay locked in. We appreciate you.”
Place went nuts. – 8:05 PM
Derrick Rose takes the mic and wishes the crowd a happy holidays
He adds: “And on behalf of the fans, welcome back Ja. Stay locked in. We appreciate you.”
Place went nuts. – 8:05 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Derrick Rose greets the fans and welcomes Ja Morant back pic.twitter.com/YwE6ZHVQrN – 8:04 PM
Derrick Rose greets the fans and welcomes Ja Morant back pic.twitter.com/YwE6ZHVQrN – 8:04 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
On the Pacers defensive focus during Tuesday’s practice and what it meant on Wednesday in a win. Plus, the next steps after that outing: si.com/nba/pacers/new… – 7:57 PM
On the Pacers defensive focus during Tuesday’s practice and what it meant on Wednesday in a win. Plus, the next steps after that outing: si.com/nba/pacers/new… – 7:57 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Coach Carlisle opened his pregame press conference congratulating our governor, Herb Simon, for being named a first-time nominee for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
“This is very well-deserved for him.” pic.twitter.com/v9kkB44OLE – 7:50 PM
Coach Carlisle opened his pregame press conference congratulating our governor, Herb Simon, for being named a first-time nominee for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
“This is very well-deserved for him.” pic.twitter.com/v9kkB44OLE – 7:50 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Tonight’s Ja 1s for Ja Morant’s first game of the season in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/oniUwLxIrW – 7:42 PM
Tonight’s Ja 1s for Ja Morant’s first game of the season in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/oniUwLxIrW – 7:42 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
STARTING 5 vs. PACERS
🎿 @JaMorant
🐸 @DBane0625
🐏 @Vincentwiliams
🦄 @jarenjacksonjr
@bismackbiyombo pic.twitter.com/hkuks8IQEW – 7:33 PM
STARTING 5 vs. PACERS
🎿 @JaMorant
🐸 @DBane0625
🐏 @Vincentwiliams
🦄 @jarenjacksonjr
@bismackbiyombo pic.twitter.com/hkuks8IQEW – 7:33 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant warmups begin with a crossover by Kaari. pic.twitter.com/Foh7k694Gs – 7:17 PM
Ja Morant warmups begin with a crossover by Kaari. pic.twitter.com/Foh7k694Gs – 7:17 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game in Memphis:
Andrew Nembhard – Available (right knee bone bruise)
Myles Turner – Available (sore bilateral hamstring)
Jalen Smith – Out (left knee bone bruise, left heel contusion)
Ben Sheppard – Out (G League on assignment)
Jarace Walker – Out… pic.twitter.com/V9Ttn1Tz0A – 7:04 PM
Injury Report for tonight’s game in Memphis:
Andrew Nembhard – Available (right knee bone bruise)
Myles Turner – Available (sore bilateral hamstring)
Jalen Smith – Out (left knee bone bruise, left heel contusion)
Ben Sheppard – Out (G League on assignment)
Jarace Walker – Out… pic.twitter.com/V9Ttn1Tz0A – 7:04 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Taylor Jenkins said Marcus Smart is getting close. They are hopeful he will play in Atlanta but it could be early next week.
Will just depend on how he responds to last couple simulated opportunities. – 6:23 PM
Taylor Jenkins said Marcus Smart is getting close. They are hopeful he will play in Atlanta but it could be early next week.
Will just depend on how he responds to last couple simulated opportunities. – 6:23 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies are hopeful that Marcus Smart can return Saturday, but his next 5-on-5 will be important. There’s a possibility that his return could be pushed into early next week. – 6:21 PM
Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies are hopeful that Marcus Smart can return Saturday, but his next 5-on-5 will be important. There’s a possibility that his return could be pushed into early next week. – 6:21 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Taylor Jenkins said Marcus Smart is getting close. They are hopefully he will play in Atlanta but it could be early next week.
Will just depend on how he responds to last couple simulated opportunities. – 6:20 PM
Taylor Jenkins said Marcus Smart is getting close. They are hopefully he will play in Atlanta but it could be early next week.
Will just depend on how he responds to last couple simulated opportunities. – 6:20 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard led @TheMadAnts to the Showcase Cup Finals with an OT win today 👏
Jarace: 20 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST | 1 STL
Ben: 15 PTS | 8 REB | 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/uG6Hlg9NbY – 5:40 PM
Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard led @TheMadAnts to the Showcase Cup Finals with an OT win today 👏
Jarace: 20 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST | 1 STL
Ben: 15 PTS | 8 REB | 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/uG6Hlg9NbY – 5:40 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Ja’s return gives the Grizzlies the explosive potential they’ve obviously been missing.
@JustinVerrier, @BigWos, and @RobMahoney discuss how Ja will help change Memphis and what they will do going forward: youtu.be/45yvXbhGu1Q – 5:21 PM
Ja’s return gives the Grizzlies the explosive potential they’ve obviously been missing.
@JustinVerrier, @BigWos, and @RobMahoney discuss how Ja will help change Memphis and what they will do going forward: youtu.be/45yvXbhGu1Q – 5:21 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
gifting you Pacers basketball this holiday season 🎁
pacers.com/holiday pic.twitter.com/goqOryc27O – 5:04 PM
gifting you Pacers basketball this holiday season 🎁
pacers.com/holiday pic.twitter.com/goqOryc27O – 5:04 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
Mad Ants survive in the Showcase Cup Semifinals and move on to the title game, where they will play the Westchester Knicks. Mad Ants blew a huge lead late but were able to get it done in OT.
The winning bucket: a Kendall Brown dunk on a nice pass from Elfrid Payton. pic.twitter.com/uHyymBgNOc – 4:16 PM
Mad Ants survive in the Showcase Cup Semifinals and move on to the title game, where they will play the Westchester Knicks. Mad Ants blew a huge lead late but were able to get it done in OT.
The winning bucket: a Kendall Brown dunk on a nice pass from Elfrid Payton. pic.twitter.com/uHyymBgNOc – 4:16 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat players have combined to miss the fourth-most games in NBA this season due to injury. The only three teams with more missed games are the Grizzlies, Hornets and Pistons.
The Heat is the only team in that group with a winning record.
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:15 PM
Heat players have combined to miss the fourth-most games in NBA this season due to injury. The only three teams with more missed games are the Grizzlies, Hornets and Pistons.
The Heat is the only team in that group with a winning record.
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:15 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Mad Ants survive to win 14th straight game, 106-104 over Skyhawks, to advance to the Showcase Finals Friday v Westchester Knicks.
For $100K.
Former Mad Ants coaches Devan Blair, Steve Miknis now with Westchester; Dylan Windler and Obi Toppin’s brother, Jacob, on the roster, – 4:13 PM
Mad Ants survive to win 14th straight game, 106-104 over Skyhawks, to advance to the Showcase Finals Friday v Westchester Knicks.
For $100K.
Former Mad Ants coaches Devan Blair, Steve Miknis now with Westchester; Dylan Windler and Obi Toppin’s brother, Jacob, on the roster, – 4:13 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
We have overtime between College Park and Indiana in the G League Showcase Cup! pic.twitter.com/yXoxTuDIu5 – 4:04 PM
We have overtime between College Park and Indiana in the G League Showcase Cup! pic.twitter.com/yXoxTuDIu5 – 4:04 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Skyhawks trailed by 13 with 2:30 left in game but got it to a one-possession game in the final minute.
Forced a miss with a strong defensive possession, but gave up an OREB, then had to foul and Isaiah Wong missed 2 FTs.
Called TO to set up a final possession. – 3:57 PM
Skyhawks trailed by 13 with 2:30 left in game but got it to a one-possession game in the final minute.
Forced a miss with a strong defensive possession, but gave up an OREB, then had to foul and Isaiah Wong missed 2 FTs.
Called TO to set up a final possession. – 3:57 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Five-star recruit Billy Richmond of Camden, NJ., makes college decision among Alabama, Kentucky, LSU and Memphis: pic.twitter.com/PP9IfFXzIF – 3:36 PM
Five-star recruit Billy Richmond of Camden, NJ., makes college decision among Alabama, Kentucky, LSU and Memphis: pic.twitter.com/PP9IfFXzIF – 3:36 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
This week’s Grizzlies pod, between Ja’s away and home returns. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 3:20 PM
This week’s Grizzlies pod, between Ja’s away and home returns. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 3:20 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
make Myles an
#NBAAllStar
Pacers.com/Vote pic.twitter.com/xV4A9e2k0i – 3:04 PM
make Myles an
#NBAAllStar Pacers.com/Vote pic.twitter.com/xV4A9e2k0i – 3:04 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
averaging career highs in points (24.7), assists (12.0), three-point shooting percentage (42.4%) & field goal percentage (50.4%) 📈
make Tyrese Haliburton an #NBAAllStar starter Pacers.com/Vote pic.twitter.com/nuEqBYTwS0 – 2:57 PM
averaging career highs in points (24.7), assists (12.0), three-point shooting percentage (42.4%) & field goal percentage (50.4%) 📈
make Tyrese Haliburton an #NBAAllStar starter
Pacers.com/Vote pic.twitter.com/nuEqBYTwS0 – 2:57 PM
🏾💯 – John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Halftime: MadAnts 52, SkyHawks 51
Hawks 2-way Seth Lundy has gone absolutely ballistic (29 points), including two four-point plays.
Pacers lotto pick Jarace Walker with 14 to lead Indiana. – 2:42 PM
Halftime: MadAnts 52, SkyHawks 51
Hawks 2-way Seth Lundy has gone absolutely ballistic (29 points), including two four-point plays.
Pacers lotto pick Jarace Walker with 14 to lead Indiana. – 2:42 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant on home return:
“It’s like my family. … Me not being here, that was something I missed a lot. I missed the atmosphere and feeling the love from the city of Memphis. 
“I’m super excited to be able to go out and play in front of them tonight.”dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 2:34 PM
Ja Morant on home return:
“It’s like my family. … Me not being here, that was something I missed a lot. I missed the atmosphere and feeling the love from the city of Memphis. 
“I’m super excited to be able to go out and play in front of them tonight.”dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 2:34 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner, Jalen Smith, and Andrew Nembhard are all questionable for tonight in Memphis. Pacers are on the second night of a b2b.
For the Grizzlies, it’s Ja Morant’s first home game this season.
They’re without Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, Derrick Rose and Luke Kennard.… – 2:21 PM
Myles Turner, Jalen Smith, and Andrew Nembhard are all questionable for tonight in Memphis. Pacers are on the second night of a b2b.
For the Grizzlies, it’s Ja Morant’s first home game this season.
They’re without Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, Derrick Rose and Luke Kennard.… – 2:21 PM
David Cobb @DavidWCobb
In this week’s Power Rankings at @CBSSportsCBB:
Memphis 📈
Kentucky 📈
Providence 📈
Creighton 📉
Gonzaga 📉
Baylor 📉
cbssports.com/college-basket… – 2:09 PM
In this week’s Power Rankings at @CBSSportsCBB:
Memphis 📈
Kentucky 📈
Providence 📈
Creighton 📉
Gonzaga 📉
Baylor 📉
cbssports.com/college-basket… – 2:09 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Watching College Park vs. Indiana semifinal … Mad Antz are 14-1 and have two first-round picks and all three Pacer 2-ways playing. Skyhawks just have two-ways Seth Lundy and Miles Norris. Think they might have an uphill fight here. – 2:00 PM
Watching College Park vs. Indiana semifinal … Mad Antz are 14-1 and have two first-round picks and all three Pacer 2-ways playing. Skyhawks just have two-ways Seth Lundy and Miles Norris. Think they might have an uphill fight here. – 2:00 PM