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Pure Fear: Grizzlies Shoot Lights Out, Beat Timberwolves 135-110

The Memphis Grizzlies defense certainly wasn't stunning tonight, but it didn't have to be, because the Grizzlies starters shot nearly 70% from the field in this crushing victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Had there been any fans in the stands, Memphis's crowd was embarrassing even without considering the fact that tickets were given away free, they would have seen the Grizzlies best offensive game of the season. Playing short minutes since no starter entered the fourth quarter, 3 starters hit 20 points, and both Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph double-doubled.

More impressive, though, were the assist numbers. Zach had 5, Rudy Gay had 5, Marc had 3, O.J. Mayo had 7, and Mike Conley actually notched a respectable 8 dimes. Against this terrible Timberwolves defense the Grizzlies moved the ball easily and hit their shots even easier.

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Because this one was such a blowout, the Coach Lionel Hollins got to give his bench some run, including newcomer Lester Hudson. The bench, as we all know, has been both sort of an enigma and a huge point of concern, as they're rarely seen because they rarely play capable minutes.

Tonight they got some serious run in the fourth quarter, and did manage to preserve the Grizzlies 25 point lead. Of course it's not like they were playing against top-tier competition, since one would assume the Timberwolves demoralized starters and bench are probably far worse than their regulars, who gave up over 100 points in three quarters to the rest of the Grizz.

So tomorrow look for a very, very detailed breakdown of the bench's play, especially Huddy, who appears to have already filled the role of 6th man for the struggling Sam Young.

Also tomorrow get ready for the big-game, the Grizzlies the San Antonio Spurs, who had been red hot prior to getting killed by the even hotter Charlotte Bobcats and Stephen Jackson tonight. The Grizzlies better hope they can blowout the Spurs too, because, as good as he's been, nobody is trusting Zach Randolph against Tim Duncan in the final minutes.

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Actually since I move tomorrow...

The bench thing is more than likely coming more like Sunday or Monday, but trust, it’s coming.

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by djturtleface on Jan 15, 2010 9:44 PM CST reply actions  

nobody is trusting Zach Randolph against Zach Randolph in the final minutes.

I don’t get the joke.

by Michael White on Jan 15, 2010 10:09 PM CST reply actions  

Sorry to go off topic but since Mem is under the cap

Trades that Mem. may do: M.Williams for J.Boone, cash and 2010 second round pick from GS via NJN. Why is this done? Mem. is collecting draft pick: could be used to trade later on, as well as gaining a EC. It also allows newly aquired pickup L.Hudson to gain more minutes. NJ does this because it eases their burden a little and gain a SG to back up Lee for a few minutes.

D. Wright, cash and 2010 Heat draft pick to Memphis in exchange for Heat to switch 2nd round positions. Why is this done? Basicly, the Griz get pick to relieve the burden of the luxury tax, while the Heat get $4 Mil. in tax refunds by the league.

H.Haddadi and 2010 LAL pick to Dal in exchange for TPE and cash.
Why is this done? Mem gets rid of its overstock at C, opening up minutes for Hunter or Arther. DAL gets a center up until 2011, which could help them later on. The pay the Griz cash for the pick, and give them a TPE to play with.

S. Blake and P.Mills for S.Hunter and D.Arther. Why is this done? Mem gets G’s it wants, while the Blazers get cheap big men it covets for the rest of the season.

Keep in mind, these all are separate trades. If one occurs, the others won’t.

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.-1984 George Orwell.

by tomkanti on Jan 16, 2010 12:03 AM CST reply actions  

Looks like Zach Randolph

came up big in the final minutes after all for the win against the Spurs. Not sure if you meant Zach Randolph against Tim Duncan in the final minutes or not, but he took the ball straight out of TD’s hands to ice the win in this one. Clutch play by our Grizz star.

by hueyproductions on Jan 17, 2010 9:12 AM CST reply actions  

Yes, I see that now...

And credit will be given where credit’s due.

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by djturtleface on Jan 17, 2010 11:21 AM CST up reply actions  

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