Memphis Grizzlies

56-26, lost in conference semifinals

Overview: Ja Morant and the Grizzlies have more experience now along with some painful postseason heartbreak. What matters most for these still very young Grizzlies? What’s next. And they want it all.“It’s no pressure for us,” Morant said. “We didn’t win the championship. So for us, it’s pretty much going to the next level, continuing to improve and go win a championship.” Sounds simple enough for a team that got every point last season from players not yet 30 and still posted the

NBA’s second-best record. The Grizzlies beat Minnesota in six games for their first playoff series win since 2016.

They lost to Golden State in the Western Conference semifinals in six games, the last three with Morant sidelined by an injured knee. The Grizzlies took that loss as an eyeopening look at just what it takes to play deep into the NBA postseason.

Quote: “We understand the habits and the foundation and things we have to develop in order to make that run and make it happen,” guard Desmond Bane said. Memphis set a high bar. The Grizzlies won a franchise-record 56 wins and their first division title while also locking up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.