Author: Evan Barnes, Memphis Commercial Appeal

The Grizzlies pounced early and poured it on like no other team in NBA history for a 152-79 win and record 73-point margin of victory.

Ja Morant left in the first and did not return, but the Grizzlies are breathing a sigh of relief after the injury appears less severe than feared.

Pau Gasol spent seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies before joining the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won two NBA championships.

Marc Gasol has been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Memphis Grizzlies, who plan to waive him so he can remain in Spain with his family.

Patrick Beverley and Rajon Rondo will be free agents after next season. Eric Bledsoe returns to the Clippers, where he began his career.

The Utah Jazz banned three fans for harassing Ja Morant’s family with racist and sexist remarks during Wednesday’s game in Salt Lake City.

Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant led the way as the Grizzlies stole Game 1 in Utah 48 hours after securing their spot in the playoffs via the play-in.

Ja Morant scored 35 points to overcome 39 by Steph Curry as the Grizzlies won 117-112 in overtime to clinch the NBA’s final playoff spot.

The Grizzlies blew a big lead but held off the Spurs 100-96 and will face the Warriors on Friday for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.

Steph Curry scored 46 points in another dominating performance as the Warriors clinch No. 8 seed in the West. Memphis will be No. 9 seed.