NBA Daily: First Quarter Grades: Southwest Division

The mark has been broached by the NBA as November draws to a close. Twenty games might not seem like a whole lot, but there’s a lot that could be removed in the drama of any team through this stage in this season.
The season has been a surprising one so far, even more so. Up and down, the Southwest has not played out just how anyone expected it to.
So, how have these teams done to this stage in the season?
Memphis Grizzlies — B+
Grit and Grind has not made a comeback, like it was 2013 but this season was started by the Memphis Grizzlies.
While they have come back down by a surprising start, that the 12-8 Grizzlies sit on top of the branch and appear much improved from the 22-60 group they ran outside onto the court . Mike Conley, who has averaged 20.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 20 games, has rebounded after he missed most of last season due to injury, and his return has galvanized his veteran partner in crime, Marc Gasol.
Gasol has boosted his numbers after an underwhelming 2017; the Spaniard is among five players this year to average at least 18 points, nine rebounds, one steal and one block per game. Meanwhile, the Kyle Anderson Garrett Temple and Shelvin Mack have proved additions as well.
Rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. has also played at a high degree; the former Michigan State Spartan has averaged 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, a steal and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 34.9 percent on 2.2 three-point attempts per game.
The Grizzlies were not expected by many to lead the division at the quarter mark, or perhaps any mark, this season. Where they’ve found themselves, However, with all the New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets underperforming into a substantial degree, this is. They may not hold all season, but they can think about a success thus far.

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