The 2019-20 Memphis Grizzlies season marked a significant transition as the team embraced a youth movement under new head coach Taylor Jenkins. The Grizzlies finished the regular season with a 34-39 record, securing the ninth seed in the Western Conference. This performance was notable given the team’s rebuilding phase, following the departures of veteran stars like Mike Conley and Marc Gasol in previous seasons.
Key to the Grizzlies’ progress was the emergence of rookie sensation Ja Morant. Morant, selected second overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, quickly established himself as a dynamic playmaker and leader. He averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game, earning him the NBA Rookie of the Year award. His impressive performances were complemented by strong contributions from fellow young talents, including Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke.
Memphis was in playoff contention throughout the season, but the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the NBA schedule in March 2020. The league resumed with a restart in the Orlando “bubble,” where the Grizzlies struggled, winning only two of their eight seeding games. This slide culminated in a play-in game against the Portland Trail Blazers, which Memphis lost, ending their playoff hopes. Despite falling short, the Grizzlies’ season was viewed as a positive step forward, laying a strong foundation for future success.
- Regular Season Record: 34-39
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Memphis Grizzlies Roster and Stats for 2019-20 Season
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Ja Morant | 67 | 17.8 | 3.9 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 33.5 | |||||||
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 57 | 17.4 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 39.4 | |||||||
| Dillon Brooks | 73 | 16.2 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 35.8 | |||||||
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 70 | 14.9 | 11.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 35.2 | |||||||
| Brandon Clarke | 58 | 12.1 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 35.9 | |||||||
| Jae Crowder | 45 | 9.9 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 29.3 | |||||||
| Josh Jackson | 22 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 31.9 | |||||||
| Grayson Allen | 38 | 8.7 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.4 | |||||||
| De'Anthony Melton | 60 | 7.6 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 28.6 | |||||||
| Tyus Jones | 65 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 37.9 | |||||||
| Gorgui Dieng | 17 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Dusty Hannahs | 2 | 6.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 66.7 | |||||||
| Kyle Anderson | 67 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 28.2 | |||||||
| Solomon Hill | 48 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 38.1 | |||||||
| Jordan Bell | 2 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 66.7 | |||||||
| Anthony Tolliver | 13 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 41.5 | |||||||
| Marko Gudurić | 44 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 30.1 | |||||||
| John Konchar | 19 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 50.0 | |||||||
| Bruno Caboclo | 22 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 16.0 | |||||||
| Yuta Watanabe | 18 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 37.5 | |||||||
| Jarrod Uthoff | 4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Memphis Grizzlies 2019-20 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2019-20 season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | L 120-101 | |
| Oct 25, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 110-102 | |
| Oct 27, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 134-133 | |
| Oct 29, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 120-91 | |
| Nov 02, 2019 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 114-105 | |
| Nov 04, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 107-100 | |
| Nov 06, 2019 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 137-121 | |
| Nov 08, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | L 118-86 | |
| Nov 09, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 138-122 | |
| Nov 11, 2019 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 113-109 | |
| Nov 13, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 119-117 | |
| Nov 15, 2019 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 107-106 | |
| Nov 17, 2019 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 131-114 | |
| Nov 19, 2019 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 114-95 | |
| Nov 23, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-108 | |
| Nov 25, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 126-114 | |
| Nov 27, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 121-119 | |
| Nov 29, 2019 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-94 | |
| Dec 01, 2019 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-107 | |
| Dec 02, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 117-104 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 106-99 | |
| Dec 07, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 126-112 | |
| Dec 09, 2019 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 110-102 | |
| Dec 11, 2019 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 115-108 | |
| Dec 13, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 127-114 | |
| Dec 14, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 128-111 | |
| Dec 16, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | W 118-111 | |
| Dec 18, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 126-122 | |
| Dec 20, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-107 | |
| Dec 21, 2019 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 119-115 | |
| Dec 23, 2019 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 145-115 | |
| Dec 26, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 110-97 | |
| Dec 28, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 119-110 | |
| Dec 29, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 117-104 | |
| Jan 02, 2020 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 128-123 | |
| Jan 04, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 140-114 | |
| Jan 05, 2020 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 121-114 | |
| Jan 07, 2020 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 119-112 | |
| Jan 10, 2020 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 134-121 | |
| Jan 12, 2020 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 122-102 | |
| Jan 14, 2020 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 121-110 | |
| Jan 17, 2020 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-109 | |
| Jan 20, 2020 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 126-116 | |
| Jan 22, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | L 119-95 | |
| Jan 24, 2020 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 125-112 | |
| Jan 26, 2020 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 114-109 | |
| Jan 28, 2020 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 104-96 | |
| Jan 29, 2020 | @ New York Knicks | W 127-106 | |
| Jan 31, 2020 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 139-111 | |
| Feb 03, 2020 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 96-82 | |
| Feb 05, 2020 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 121-107 | |
| Feb 07, 2020 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 119-107 | |
| Feb 09, 2020 | @ Washington Wizards | W 106-99 | |
| Feb 12, 2020 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-104 | |
| Feb 20, 2020 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 129-125 | |
| Feb 21, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 117-105 | |
| Feb 24, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 124-97 | |
| Feb 26, 2020 | @ Houston Rockets | L 140-112 | |
| Feb 28, 2020 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 104-101 | |
| Feb 29, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 105-88 | |
| Mar 02, 2020 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 127-88 | |
| Mar 04, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 118-79 | |
| Mar 06, 2020 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 121-96 | |
| Mar 07, 2020 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 118-101 | |
| Mar 10, 2020 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 120-115 | |
| Jul 31, 2020 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 140-135 | |
| Aug 02, 2020 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 108-106 | |
| Aug 03, 2020 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 109-99 | |
| Aug 05, 2020 | @ Utah Jazz | L 124-115 | |
| Aug 07, 2020 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 121-92 | |
| Aug 09, 2020 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 108-99 | |
| Aug 11, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 122-107 | |
| Aug 13, 2020 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 119-106 |