The Milwaukee Bucks also received a potential season-altering blow. Damian Lillard will be out for an unknown amount of time with blood clots on his calf. With the playoffs around the corner, his possible absence could prematurely end their season.

Ja Morant is no fan of the new offense installed this year at the request of the front office. So how does this work long term?

With just nine games left before the playoffs start, here is some insight as to why the Memphis Grizzlies decided to let go of Taylor Jenkins now.

The Warriors fielded both Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, but it was a surprise name who led them in scoring, as Brandin Podziemski notched a game-high 27 points while also becoming the second-youngest player in franchise history to knock down 7+ three-pointers in a game, only behind Curry in 2010.

The Memphis Grizzlies shockingly announced the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday. While some expected Jenkins' time in Memphis to be nearing an end,

Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said the decision to fire coach Taylor Jenkins was made without talking with players. "The players were not consulted on this decision," Kleiman told reporters on Saturday, a day after the Grizzlies fired Jenkins. "This decision is mine and mine only."

Bane closed with 29 points (12-18 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 134-127 loss to the Lakers.

The Grizzlies are 44-29 in the Western Conference, and Jenkins will be replaced on an interim basis by Finnish assistant Tuomas Iisalo.