The NBA trade deadline passed at 2 PM yesterday, and the Grizzlies did not make a move, one of only a handful of teams to do so. Memphis went on to beat Detroit last night, 132-107. The win pulls the Grizzlies within 2.5 games of Golden State for second place in the West.
I haven’t checked FiveThirtyEight’s statistical NBA model since the first of the season. It’s updated after every game. Let’s see what it says… Memphis is >99% to make the NBA playoffs. They’re at 12% to make the NBA Finals and 4% to win the championship.
BarWare will offer a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner for $69 this weekend, with seatings at 7 PM tonight and 6 and 8 PM Saturday. Check the restaurant’s Facebook page to view the menu.
The Downtown Neighborhood Association has announced its February meeting. It will be at Grind City Brewing Co. on Tuesday, February 22. Enjoy river views while hearing from City Councilman Mickell Lowery, a former DNA president. Members get one free beer and there will be a food truck on site.
You need some New Wing Order snacks in your life for the Super Bowl! They’ll be at Soul & Spirits on N. Main 1 to 5 PM Saturday, and in addition to their usual menu, they’ll be selling Jalapeno Popper Dip and Buffalo Chicken Salad for $10 each.
There’s a flaw in Tennessee’s new license plate which renders them unreadable by police license plate readers.
ABC 24 has a look at the evolution of Memphis Jookin.
The Westin hosts The Pre-Valentine’s Day Jazz Jam tonight from 6 to 9. The first 25 ladies will receive a gift from Strictly Jazz.
That’s it for this post. Tired today. Stayed up late playing poker. Back tomorrow.