Last season, the Memphis Grizzlies were decimated by injuries and missed the postseason. Fast forward to this season and the Grizzlies have gotten healthy are one of the better teams in the Western Conference.
The Grizzlies have continued to stay formidable in a loaded western conference. Led by All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr, star guard Ja Morant and a slew of talented players like emerging rookie standout Jaylen Wells, the Grizzlies have emerged as a threat in a loaded Western Conference.
The Grizzlies have managed to reel off some impressive wins this season, and they do it by playing hard on both ends and pushing the pace when they get stops on defense.
The Grizzlies are the league's best transition team, putting up 34.1 points per game on the run. They're not the only team to get out and run, though. Here's how the league stacks up right now.
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NBA standings ordered by transition points
Teams | Points |
|---|---|
Memphis Grizzlies | 34.1 |
Chicago Bulls | 29.9 |
Atlanta Hawks | 26.5 |
Denver Nuggets | 26.2 |
Detroit Pistons | 25.6 |
Toronto Raptors | 25.4 |
Oklahoma City Thunder | 25.2 |
Indiana Pacers | 25.1 |
Washington Wizards | 24.8 |
San Antono Spurs | 24.8 |
Houston Rockets | 24.6 |
Los Angeles Clippers | 24.3 |
New York Knicks | 24.3 |
Dallas Mavericks | 24.0 |
Cleveland Cavaliers | 23.6 |
Sacramento Kings | 23.4 |
New Orleans Pelicans | 22.9 |
Los Angeles Lakers | 22.9 |
Golden State Warriors | 22.2 |
Philadelphia 76ers | 21.3 |
Portland Trail Blazers | 21.1 |
Utah Jazz | 20.9 |
Milwaukee Bucks | 20.7 |
Phoenix Suns | 20.6 |
Miami Heat | 20.4 |
Boston Celtics | 20.3 |
Charlotte Hornets | 20.1 |
Brooklyn Nets | 20.0 |
Orlando Magic | 19.4 |
Minnesota Timberwolves | 18.6 |
The Grizzlies high-octane offense operates best when the game is sped up, and as a result, Memphis has become one of the league's best offensive units.
Though he hasn't looked quite as impressive as he did in past seasons, Morant is a still a star in this league and he makes scoring in transition much easier.
The 25-year superstar, who missed essentially all of last season, has been the engine that has made the Grizzlies go. His ability to push the tempo in transition makes Memphis a threat to score quickly whenever they grab a rebound.
He has battled injuries throughout the season, could be a game-changer for Memphis if healthy, and can significantly boost their chances of making a deep playoff run.
Their explosive playstyle gives the Grizzlies the potential to topple any top team in the Western Conference.