“Clash of Titans: Can the Celtics Conquer the Grizzlies While the Rockets Seek Revenge Against the Lakers?”

Memphis (44-30) is a joke right now. The Grizzlies abruptly fired now-former head coach Taylor Jenkins Friday, despite being a “lock” to at least participate in the postseason play-in tourney. Sure, Memphis is backpedaling into the NBA playoffs with an 8-12 record post-All-Star break. But, some of the blame should fall on Ja Morant, who’s played only 44 games this season. 

The Grizzlies have promoted first-year assistant Tuomas Lisalo to head coach. Lisalo was hired this offseason to be Memphis’s offensive coordinator. His style aligns with the current NBA trend of fast-paced with a bunch of 3-pointers. Yet, the Grizzlies don’t run as many ball screens, which doesn’t fit how Ja plays. I.e., I’m dubious about this coaching making sense. 

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