December 28th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in During the opening moments of tonight’s game, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley sprained his left ankle, after landing on the foot of Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins. Conley exited the game after the injury — he will not return. The Ohio State product scored 11 points and recorded seven assists in the opening [...]
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Grizzlies Dominate In First Half, Claw Pacers 99-78
A statistic that has been key in the Memphis Grizzlies’ success this NBA season is that they’re #1 in the league in steals and forced turnovers. And as any true basketball fan knows, those miscues often lead to transitional baskets. The Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers met on Saturday night in a game that was equally important [...]
Knicks Dial Long-Distance, Muzzle Grizzlies 120-99
Anyone who follows the New York knicks already knows that the team has arguably the most potent offense in the Eastern Conference. Granted, at times the offense can be hit and miss. And on occasion, it is one-dimensional. But by and large, it is effective, as evidenced by their 34-32 record prior to their at [...]
Roy Sub Helps Trail Blazers Edge Grizzlies 100-99
The Portland Trail Blazers, without the services of Brandon Roy, seemed at first glance to be a bit short-handed as the loss of the fifth-year guard/forward from the University of Washington meant losing 18 PPG. Fortunately for Portland, they have a shooting guard by the name of Wesley Matthews who is subbing for Roy. Matthews [...]
Richardson, Nash Lead Suns Past Grizzlies 123-118 In 2 OT’s
ESPN should have televised the Memphis Grizzlies-Phoenix Suns game instead of the Los Angeles Clippers-Denver Nuggets game, which explains why I am a blogger instead of a network TV executive. But I digress. Two teams that are on the upswing got together at US Airways Friday night; the Memphis Grizzlies have a decent starting five [...]
Conley Avoids Becoming Restricted Free Agent, Receives Contract Extension From Grizzlies
Three games into the 2010-11 season, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is having what can be described as a career year. Apparently, that is all the Memphis Grizzlies needed to see as the team on Monday night extended Conley’s contract into the 2014-2015 season, according to Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal and confirmed [...]
Iverson Iffy For Grizzlies’ Season Opener
As anyone who has suffered from a hamstring injury knows, that area of the body can be problematic at times. If you’re Allen Iverson, I am sure that he would agree. Nonetheless, the newly acquired guard is going through a dilemma as to when he will be available for the Memphis Grizzlies. The way things [...]
Grizzlies Late Rally Sinks Undermanned Warriors 114-109
The Golden State Warriors were severely undermanned in their game on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies; how undermanned are they? Consider they are without the services of Stephen Jackson (out for year – toe), Brandan Wright (shoulder), Andris Biedrins (left ankle) and Corey Maggette (head contusion). But nonetheless, they had a game to play. [...]
