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The Memphis Grizzlies have played 46 games in the 2020-21 season without Jaren Jackson Jr. In all likelihood, they will have played over 60 games before we see the young forward back in action.
For now, that has been okay. Despite missing one of their top performers, this Grizzlies team has improved upon its results from last season. They’ve done everything that was asked of them in JJJ’s absence: stay afloat and get into a good position for the NBA Playoffs.
They haven’t been without a bit of luck, either.