{
  "id": 17842714,
  "title": "What’s Behind The Memphis Grizzlies’ Surprising, Impressive 6-0 Start?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/whats-behind-the-memphis-grizzlies-surprising-impressive-6-0-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T19:24:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/behind-memphis-grizzlies-surprising-impressive-192430127.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Memphis Grizzlies have started the 2026 NBA season with an impressive 6-0 record, marking a stark contrast to their 25-57 finish in the previous season. This resurgence is particularly surprising given that key players such as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. were absent last year, and the team was actively tanking under previous league rules. Now, with Ty Jerome leading the scoring at 25.8 points per game, the Grizzlies possess one of the league's top offenses and defenses, boasting a notable scoring differential of 15.2 points per game.\n\nThe team's offensive and defensive improvements can be attributed to key additions such as Isaiah Stewart, who has helped bolster the roster with career-high averages in points, field goal percentage, three-point percentage, and free throw percentage. The rookie Cameron Boozer, who has made an immediate impact with his versatile play and strong defensive efforts, has also played a crucial role in Memphis's success. Boozer's presence has injected a physical and efficient style of play into the team, reminiscent of the Grizzlies' past success under the \"Grit and Grind\" mindset.\n\nHowever, the question remains as to whether Memphis can sustain this impressive start throughout the entire season. With limited experience among their key contributors and the sample size being small thus far, the team's ability to maintain this level of play will be closely watched. Recent games against struggling teams like New Orleans and Portland have provided a glimpse into the team's potential, but upcoming matches against tough opponents like the injured Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will be critical in determining the sustainability of this momentum.",
  "summary": "The Grizzlies have been one of the NBA's best teams so far, just a year after being in the lottery. What's fueling the drastic improvement?",
  "key_points": [
    "Memphis Grizzlies start 2026 NBA season with 6-0 record",
    "Ty Jerome leads scoring at 25.8 points per game",
    "Isaiah Stewart and Cameron Boozer contribute to offensive and defensive improvements"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "What’s Behind The Memphis Grizzlies’ Surprising, Impressive 6-0 Start?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/whats-behind-the-memphis-grizzlies-surprising-impressive-6-0-start-17847606",
        "published": "2026-11-02T19:24:30.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}