Things have seemed like they are burning down around the Grizzlies the past few weeks: The team has lost 12-of-13 games and now long-time franchise stars Mike Conley and Marc Gasol are on the trade block.
Now the franchise is on fire — literally. They had a locker room fire in the FedEx Forum, which fortunately was small and no one was injured.
A small electrical fire was discovered in the sauna located in the Grizzlies locker room area and FedExForum was evacuated. Memphis Fire was contacted immediately and the fire has been subsequently extinguished.
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) January 23, 2019
Further updates will be provided as soon as possible.
Players and FedExForum staff have been allowed back into the building to prepare for tonight’s game. Tip-off is still scheduled for 7pm.
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) January 23, 2019
Further updates regarding public doors to FedExForum will be provided soon. https://t.co/OqENBEhgak
Tonight’s game vs. the Hornets will take place as scheduled with a 7p.m. tip-off. Public doors to FedExForum will reopen at 5:45 p.m. https://t.co/IPR2TSmijA
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) January 23, 2019
Fortunately, there were no injuries or serious damage.
But this seems about right for the Grizzlies lately.
