Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Scores 29 in Summer League finale
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Pippen had 29 points (9-24 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 10-13 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists, four steals and two blocks in 36 minutes during Monday's Summer League Championship Game against the Heat.
Pippen didn't have his shot working from the field, but he finished second on his team in scoring by getting to the charity stripe at will. He also showcased his passing ability, securing a double-double to close out Summer League play.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Drops triple-double in semifinals
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Pippen logged 23 points (5-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and a block during 33 minutes of Sunday's Summer League semifinals game against the Clippers.
Pippen had arguably his best game of Summer League, doling out 10 assists while turning the ball over only three times. The point guard is entering his third NBA season and, after showing out in Las Vegas, could be a candidate to have his two-way contract converted into a standard deal. Pippen and the Grizzlies will face the winner of Golden State vs Miami in the Summer League Championship on Monday.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Another standout showing
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Pippen recorded 25 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and a steal during Wednesday's 104-98 win over the Magic in Summer League.
Pippen has turned some heads during his third Summer League stint and is certainly making a case to be the Grizzlies' backup point guard behind Ja Morant. Pippen and GG Jackson combined for 52 of Memphis' 104 points, while Pippen's nine assists led the team.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Productive on both ends in loss
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Pippen posted 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five assists and three steals across 34 minutes in Monday's 97-95 overtime loss to the Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League.
Pippen's defense and ability to get a bucket were on display Monday, and he and Keyonte George provided a thrilling Summer League matchup. Pippen got solid playing time due to a litany of injuries while on a two-way pact with the Grizzlies last season, during which he averaged 12.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 25.1 minutes. The 23-year-old also shot 49.3 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from deep, and he could prove to be a valuable backup option for the Grizzlies this upcoming year.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Nabs two steals vs. Cavaliers
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Pippen chipped in 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 loss to the Cavaliers.
Pippen continues to be disruptive on the defensive end of the floor, as he recorded two steals for the fourth straight game. He also extended his double-digit scoring streak to four, as the injury-riddled Grizzlies fielded just eight players Wednesday. Over his last 10 games, Pippen has averaged 13.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.2 steals over 26.2 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Productive in loss
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Pippen logged 14 points (4-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 102-87 loss to San Antonio.
Pippen had a very productive night on the stat sheet, but it was at the expense of his shooting percentages. Memphis is dressing only eight players these days due to injuries, so Pippen will likely see heavy usage every time he's active.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Hands out seven dimes Friday
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Pippen notched 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and four steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 108-90 win over Detroit.
Pippen was efficient from the field and scored in double digits for the fourth time over his last six starts. Pippen is seeing extended minutes for a Memphis team that is in full rebuild mode for the rest of the campaign, and he's taken advantage of the opportunity by averaging 10.2 points, 3.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game over those six aforementioned starts.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Draws start Monday
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Pippen is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Denver.
Pippen starts alongside Desmond Bane (back) in the Grizzlies' backcourt. Pippen is averaging 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.8 steals in 27.0 minutes across five prior starts this season -- although none have come alongside Bane to this point.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Questionable for Friday
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Pippen (shin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Pippen has missed the last three games due to a left shin contusion, but it's encouraging to see him listed as questionable on the Grizzlies' initial injury report rather than being immediately ruled out. If he's available Friday, he could see increased playing time since Desmond Bane (back) is doubtful.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Won't play versus Warriors
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Pippen (shin) won't play against the Warriors on Wednesday.
Pippen will be sidelined for a third straight game due to a left shin contusion. The second-year player logged 27 minutes in a starting role March 13 versus the Hornets in his return from an extended absence due to a bulging disc in his lower back, but Pippen could be in store for a drop in playing time once he gets healthy, as Desmond Bane is now back in action for the Grizzlies after a recent two-month absence due to an ankle sprain.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Out again Monday
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Pippen (lower leg) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Pippen will miss a second consecutive game due to left shin soreness. The severity of his injury is not clear at this point, but if he can return to the lineup in the near future, Pippen could carve out a significant role due to the team's laundry list of injuries.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Dealing with shin soreness
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Pippen is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to left shin soreness.
Pippen recently missed a 12-game stretch due to a lumbar disc bulge, but he returned to action Wednesday and posted nine points, 10 assists and two steals in 27 minutes as a starter during a 110-98 loss to the Hornets. It's encouraging to see the youngster is past the back issue, but the severity of his new injury remains unclear.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Expected to play Wednesday
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Coach Taylor Jenkings said Pippen (back) should be available for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Pippen is officially listed as questionable Wednesday due to a lower back injury. The 23-year-old guard is expected to snap his 12-game absence streak against Charlotte, but he may face some limitations.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Pippen (back) will not play Tuesday against the Wizards.
Pippen is still recovering from a bulging disc in his lower back, and he's said to be nearing a return. However, a specific timetable has yet to be announced, and the Grizzlies could err on the side of caution during the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday versus the Hornets.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Listed as doubtful
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Pippen (back) has ascended to doubtful in advance of Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Pippen was set to be re-evaluated three weeks from Feb. 16 while dealing with a bulging disc in his lower back, although last Friday's re-evaluation date came without any formal update on the 23-year-old. His elevation to being listed as doubtful means that a return could be on the horizon, although disc issues can be pain-tolerance injuries, which makes estimating a specific return date difficult.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Another strong showing
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Pippen registered 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 118-110 loss to the Bulls.
Pippen has been trusted into a prominent role in recent games due to the team's lack of depth, as evidenced by the fact he's logged 20 or more minutes in five of his last six appearances, including making three starts in that span. Pippen is averaging 12.5 points, 4.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game across that six-game stretch.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Starting against Chicago
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Pippen will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Pippen will be one of nine available players for Memphis on Thursday, so he should get all the run he can handle. He's capable of putting up decent stat lines when given the minutes, so he could be someone to consider as a potential streamer.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Makes most of opportunity
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Pippen totaled 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 131-91 loss to the Celtics.
With Memphis shorthanded again, Pippen got another opportunity to showcase his skill set. The two-way point guard has played at least 20 minutes four times this season and scored in double figures in each of those contests, averaging 14.0 points (51.4 percent from the field), 4.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.3 minutes per game. While Pippen has proven capable of fantasy-relevant production when given extended playing time, the 23-year-old will likely be relegated to the G League if the Grizzlies get healthier over the next few days.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Starting Monday
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Pippen is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kings, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Pippen is set for the first NBA start of his career in his fourth appearance of the season with Memphis. The 23-year-old is joined by David Roddy in the starting backcourt for Memphis while the injury-plagued Grizzlies have just eight healthy players for the contest.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Makes season debut Saturday
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Pippen ended Saturday's 125-96 loss to the Bulls with three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across five minutes.
Pippen played his first minutes for the Grizzlies, fresh off signing a two-year, two-way contract earlier in the week. At this point, the injury-depleted Grizzlies are looking for production wherever they can find it, and Pippen could end up cracking the rotation in the short term as a backup point guard.
