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Week 2 NBA Power Ranking – Things are ‘Heat’ing up

By Tamberlyn Richardson

OKC Thunder - NBA Power Rankings W2: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors grimaces after he was injured in the second half of their game against the Phoenix Suns . (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OKC Thunder - NBA Power Rankings W2: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors grimaces after he was injured in the second half of their game against the Phoenix Suns . (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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OKC Thunder Team Previews Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during a pre-season game against the OKC Thunder (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Memphis Grizzlies

Offense: (97.1 ) – 29th
Defense: (108.7) –  21st
Net: (minus -11.7 ) – 30th

Record: 1-4
Games Week 2: (0-2) lost to Lakers, Suns
Games Week 3 (4 games): Monday, Nov. 4 vs. Rockets | Wednesday, Nov. 6 vs. Wolves | Friday, Nov. 8 at Magic | Saturday, Nov. 9 vs. Mavericks

Jaren Jackson has been up and down through the initial matches this season but his offense definitely improved over the summer. His exit from Saturday’s game with a knee injury had Memphis fans holding their breath but he missed just a single game in week 3.

The biggest factor moving forward isn’t how many wins the Grizzlies get this season but how this duo of Ja Morant and Jackson grows together. Coincidentally both are 20 years old and Morant is 36 days older than Jackson.

Canadian Dillon Brooks was solid this week showcasing his aggressive offense begging the question of whether he also played hockey growing up North of the border.

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