The Grizzlies took the court in Minnesota just hours after the video of Memphis police’s fatal beating of Tyre Nichols was released.
“Our team understands the city’s hurting. The Nichols and Wells families are hurting right now,” Jenkins told Bally Sports before the game in Minnesota Friday night. “The senseless loss of life for Tyre Nichols has really hit us hard. It’s been tough not being home, being on the road. I wish I could extend my arms through this camera right now to the family. They’re going through a lot.”“I watched the interview with the family, and watching Mrs.
The Grizzlies lost 111-100. After the game, players were not made available to the media, but Jenkins spoke to reporters. The Memphis Grizzlies stand for a moment of silence for Tyre Nichols before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.A view of a tribute to Tyre Nichols prior to the start of the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on January 27, 2023“There’s way harder things going on in the city versus what’s going on with our basketball right now,” the coach said. “I’m proud of our guys going out there.
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