Taylor Jenkins is on track for a franchise-record…
Taylor Jenkins is gradually approaching the Memphis Grizzlies‘franchise record for practice wins after their breakup a five-game losing streak against the Brooklyn Nets, 106-102.
Luke Kennard led the scoring with a season record 25 points with 6 of 9 shooting from beyond the arc, and Jake LaRavia added 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Jenkins went into the game against the Nets with only nine guys available. Every active Grizzlies player spent at least 17 minutes on the court, with the bench showing poise and unpredictability. Each of the nine players contributed at least five points to the scoreboard.
Despite injury-related setbacks, the Grizzlies dominated in rebounding, outscoring the Nets 50-33 and capitalizing with 25 second-chance points.
Jenkins reached a milestone by earning his 200th career win as head coach of the Grizzlies, becoming only the second coach in franchise history to achieve the feat, joining Lionel Hollins who has 214.
Since Jenkins took over as head coach in 2019, the Grizzlies have clinched three straight playoff berths, culminating with an appearance in the Western Conference Semifinals in 2022.
Against the backdrop of the Ja Morant drama, accompanied by his season-ending shoulder injuryJenkins faces the formidable challenge of transforming the Grizzlies into championship contenders.
Jenkins is just 14 wins away from tying Hollins’ franchise record of 214 wins as head coach of the Grizzlies. With 20 games remaining this season, he is unlikely to surpass Hollins before the end of the campaign.
Notably, Taylor Jenkins picked up his first-ever win as a head coach against the Nets, making Monday’s victory come full circle.
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Nathan Yasis is a writer for ClutchPoints.
