{
  "id": 17639093,
  "title": "4 reasons the Grizzlies are the last remaining unbeaten team in the NBA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/4-reasons-the-grizzlies-are-the-last-remaining-unbeaten-team-in-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T16:55:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/4-reasons-grizzlies-last-remaining-165512056.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Memphis Grizzlies have emerged as the last unbeaten team in the NBA, leading the Western Conference with a remarkable 6-0 start to the 2026-27 season. There are four key factors contributing to their impressive performance. First, former Duke forward Cam Boozer has exceeded expectations, averaging 17.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Despite scoring efficiency struggles, Boozer's all-around impact has been dynamic and NBA-ready. Second, Ty Jerome has emerged as a leading candidate for the Most Improved Player award, averaging 25.8 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. This leap in his scoring ability has solidified his role alongside Boozer as a top scorer. Third, the Grizzlies' offense has been phenomenal, leading the league in scoring (121.2 points per game) and bench production (49.0 points per game). This offensive firepower, bolstered by veteran players Cedric Coward and Isaiah Stewart, makes the team a genuine threat. Lastly, the Grizzlies' schedule has been relatively light, facing limited strong competition thus far. While they have yet to encounter top-tier opponents, their early success suggests they may be better than initially anticipated. With a strong core of veterans and an improving roster, the Grizzlies are poised to contend for a Play-In spot and compete for the future.",
  "summary": "Memphis is off to its best start to a season since 2014-15. Could the Grizzlies be a surprise playoff contender?",
  "key_points": [
    "Memphis Grizzlies lead Western Conference with 6-0 start",
    "Cam Boozer averages 17.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists",
    "Ty Jerome becomes leading candidate for Most Improved Player"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}