The Grizzlies gave a valiant effort in their loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 15th, despite Ja Morant leaving with a calf injury six minutes into the game. They continued to lead for most of the game before the Cavaliers stifled them to just 16 points in the fourth quarter to win 108-100.
The game also marked Zach Edey's first game of the season after missing the first 13 due to offseason ankle surgery. While the box score doesn't fully capture the story of the impact Edey had on the Grizzlies in his return to the lineup, a few quirks showed why his presence is important for the team as they look to turn around their 4-10 start.