Grizzly Bear Blues: for Memphis Grizzlies fans

Ja Morant vs. Zion Williamson. One of the NBA's favorite new rivalries will have its next iteration, as the top two picks from the 2019 Draft square off for the first time this season. Jaren Jackson Jr looks to make his return to the court tonight after being out all season, but he will do so without Desmond Bane as Bane will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury. With or without all the star players, this game is set up for fireworks and we discuss all kinds of bets including:

Grizzlies +4

O/U 229

Brooks O/U 2.5 rebounds

Grizzlies 1Q +1.5

Morant O/U 28.5 points

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The Core 4 was pushed to Tuesday this week after Xavier, Dave, and Matt had a weekend full of Tennessee athletics to travel to see. In the intro, Matt and Xavier talk about their visits to watch the Titans and the Vols football games and Dave finishes with his impressions from seeing the Grizzlies in person to take on the Wizards.

Then, the fellas discuss the impending return of Jaren Jackson Jr. who was upgraded to doubtful over the weekend. The return of Jackson Jr. has Memphis fans excited about the ceiling of the Grizzlies' defense with their anchor back in the lineup. However, Xavier and Dave believe it’s better to be cautious in the early stages. It will take some time for Jaren to return to his Defensive Player of the Year contender level, and his comfort level will be something to watch for in the early going.

Next, the guys debut their College Football Playoff style rankings for NBA Title Contenders. Matt left off Memphis altogether from his list but because of the points they accumulated are sitting right on the outside looking in. The top-heavy East ends up with three of the top four spots, can Boston make another run to represent the East in the Finals?

In Kleiman Corner, Xavier’s darling Kenneth Lofton Jr. has been a force for the Memphis Hustle. If his success is sustainable, he could leave the organization with no choice but to move him up to the big club permanently. Xavier already believes he has shown plenty but Matt lays out some statistical benchmarks Lofton needs to hit to earn his spot.

To close the show, Dave goes into the recent history of the Grizzlies and the city of Memphis’ support. The unveiling of the Grizzlies’ new City Edition uniforms was met with league-wide praise. The new jerseys represent the team and the city as a whole and for them to debut on a national stage against Minnesota brings even more support throughout the league.

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This week, the Starting 5 recap the Memphis Grizzlies’ 4th week of the regular season, predict the upcoming week of games with the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. on the horizon and brought back their Question & Answer segment with the fans from Grizzlies and NBA Twitter and Instagram.

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The Grizzlies will take on the Wizards tonight for the second time in a week, but this time in the nation's capital. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane will not be playing tonight after a hard fought battle against the TImberwolves on Friday night, so the Wizards will look to catch the Grizzlies sleeping and extend their winnings streak to four games, all which would be without All-Star guard Bradley Beal who is still out of the lineup. Bets discussed include:

Grizzlies +1

O/U 218

Brooks O/U 2.5 threes

Kuzma O/U 19.5 points

Tyus Jones O/U 7.5 assists

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Matthew Gill is filling in for Chase to bring you the gambling preview for Friday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gill looks at the short spread that has the Grizzlies as a four point home favorite and dives into the stats for the sky high 234.5 point total. The numbers don’t lie and this game should have more defense than Vegas is expecting. Next, we dive into some player props to see how Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns will look for the Wolves and if Desmond Bane can repeat his playoff success from last season. Gill then looks at his favorite bets for the first quarter and wraps up the show with a +750 Same Game Parlay.

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The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves square off on Friday November 11th for the first time since their thrilling playoff series -- and since the big trade for Rudy Gobert. Parker Fleming and Minnesota Timberwolves podcaster Kyle Theige talk about the new wrinkle in the budding Grizzlies, Timberwolves rivalry.

- Why the Timberwolves are starting slow, and reasons to be optimistic on the team

- How former Grizzly Kyle Anderson has been in Minnesota

- How these moves affect guarding Ja as effectively as they did in the playoffs (no more Pat Bev)

- How Steven Adams is more playable, and the optionality with the 2 big frontcourts

- Finally, did the Wolves mortgage their future because of what Brandon Clarke did in the playoffs?

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The Grizzlies dropped a close one to the NBA Finals runner up on Monday night - so are looking to get back in the win column against an average Spurs team with Wembanyama dreams. Ja Morant will look to replicate what happened last time these teams faced off as he scored a career high 52 points and had one of the dunks of the NBA season. Some of the bets discussed in this episode are:

Grizzlies -5.5

O/U 233.5

Ja Morant O/U 28.5

Desmond Bane O/U 3.5 assists

Grizzlies 1Q ML

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Fresh off a loss against the Boston Celtics, I am joined by Brandon Nwokeji to talk about the current state of the Memphis Grizzlies. After quickly recapping the game in Boston, we talk about some of the early season's biggest storylines, including Desmond Bane's ascension, the Grizzlies' defensive Struggles, and why Steven Adams is so important.

Later, we consider how Dillon Brooks has played so far this season and also the surprising early play of Rookie Jake LaRavia. To close, we talk about the Jaren Jackson Jr. injury and how his Instagram stories could leave a trail to his official return date.

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The Core Four is back and the fellas waited until after the Washington Wizards game to give you their instant reactions. Xavier wasn't impressed with the close call after the Wizards made a huge second-half push. Dave believes a win is a win is a win and believes the 7-3 record through 10 games puts the Grizzlies ahead of schedule.

In the Embrace Debate segment, the guys celebrate the announcement of Memphis' new city jerseys by drafting their favorite Grizzlies jerseys from over the years. Dave made a massive reach with the number one overall pick before picking up some old classics in the later rounds. Xavier reminisces about playing with the Grizzlies in NBA Live sporting the classic Pau Gasol era black uni's. Matt gets a steal with his number one-rated pick available at the third spot and believes there is nothing better than seeing a white Vancouver Mike Bibby jersey in the wild.

Later in X & O's, Xavier breaks down what makes for a good pick-and-roll combo. Steven Adams's screening ability is the best in the league. But is Brandon Clarke's ability to finish inside the better weapon? The guys also consider where Jaren Jackson Jr. fits in once he returns from his injury.

To finish the show the guys give out their weekly awards. Dave and Matt debate the merits of spending draft picks versus their trade value. Matt and Xavier also give Steven Adams some hardware after his impressive week for Memphis. 

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Following a nervy win over the Washington Wizards last night, the Grizzlies will host the Boston Celtics in Memphis tonight. The Celtics have picked up right where they left off last season, with a 6-3 record to start the campaign despite the suspension of their head coach Ime Udoka. Jason Tatum and Ja Morant are two MVP favorites up to this point of the season, and will look to build on their resume tonight. Some of the bets covered in this episode include:

Grizzlies +3.5

O/U 231

Ja Morant O/U 28.5 points

Jason Tatum O/U 2.5 threes

Ja Morant O 6.5 assists

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