It shocked most of the basketball world when the Memphis Grizzlies let go of head coach Taylor Jenkins as the team is amidst a fairly successful season. The firing has led to questions surrounding the future of Grizzlies star Ja Morant as more information is reported regarding the guard’s outlook on the team.

Iisalo led Paris Basketball to the 2024 EuroCup Finals, earning Coach of the Year. Now he's a head coach in the NBA, albeit with the interim tag. He may prove to be the Grizzlies' top candidate for next year, or he could be a placeholder.

The Memphis Grizzlies have fired coach Taylor Jenkins with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason.

Austin Reaves had 31 points and eight assists, Luka Doncic added 29 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 134-127 win over Memphis on Saturday night in the Grizzlies’ first game under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.

The Lakers needed a win over the Grizzlies like a fish needs water, so it’s a good thing they got it done. It was a tough game with eight different lead changes, but the Lakers pulled away midway through the fourth and never looked back.

For a change, the Lakers maintained their poise down the stretch after losing a lead, and they were able to down the Grizzlies for a big road win.

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The Celtics are currently 31-7 on the road with a point differential of 9, while the Grizzlies have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home.