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Blogging with the Enemy: Philadunkia

By Chip Crain On February 21, 2012 · 1 Comment · In February 2012

In a compact season such as this it is very difficult to find the time to talk to opposing bloggers about their teams. By the time we do a game wrap up it is time to write the next pre-game and sometimes the two overlap, like last night for example.

However with Philadelphia coming to town we had to update things with the best Philly blogger we know, Carey Smith of Philadunkia. Carey is the founder and Editor [...]

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Memphis vs Philadelphia – 2/21/12

By Chip Crain On February 21, 2012 · 1 Comment · In February 2012

Game: Memphis vs Philadelphia
When: 7:00 pm CST
Where: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
Records: Memphis Grizzlies (18-15), Philadelphia 76ers (20-12)

Expected Starting Lineups:
Memphis – Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, Marreese Speights, Marc Gasol
Philadelphia – Jrue Holiday, Jodie Meeks, Andre Iquodala, Elton Brand, Lavoy Allen

Preview:
Memphis fell in Houston last night after a tough battle, typical of these two southwest division rivals.  This will be the 4th game in five [...]

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Memphis vs Denver – 2/17/2012

By Chip Crain On February 17, 2012 · 2 Comments · In February 2012

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets
When: 7:00 pm CST
Where: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
Records: Memphis Grizzlies (16-14), Denver Nuggest (17-13)

Expected Starting Lineups:
Memphis: Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, Marreese Speights, Marc Gasol
Denver:  Ty Lawson, Aaron Afflalo, Corey Brewer, Kenneth Faried, Kosta Koufas

Preview:
Memphis has been playing some of their best basketball of the season, and their worst, this month sometimes in the same game. In their last [...]

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Memphis at New Jersey -2/15/12

By Chip Crain On February 15, 2012 · 1 Comment · In February 2012

Game: Memphis Grizzlies at New Jersey Nets
When: 6:30 pm CST
Where: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Records: Memphis (15-14), New Jersey (8-21)

Expected Starting Lineups:
Memphis – Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, Marreese Speights, Marc Gasol
New Jersey – Deron Williams, Anthony Morrow, Marshon Brooks, Kris Humphries, Shelden Williams

Preview: 
Memphis is coming off a hard fought win over Houston last night. They now must travel half way across the country [...]

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Memphis vs Houston – 2/14/12

By Chip Crain On February 14, 2012 · 4 Comments · In February 2012

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets
When: 7:00 pm CST
Where: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
Records: Memphis Grizzlies (14-14), Houston Rockets ( 16-12)

Expected Starting Lineups:
Memphis – Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, Marreese Speights, Marc Gasol
Houston –  Kyle Lowry, Kevin Martin, Chandler Parsons, Luis Scola, Samuel Dalembert

Preview:
Memphis had its two game winning streak snapped against Utah Sunday night on national TV and need a win in this game [...]

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Memphis vs Indiana – 2/10/12

By Chip Crain On February 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In February 2012

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers
When: 7:00 pm CST
Where: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
Records: Memphis Grizzlies (13-13) , Indiana Pacers (17-8)

Expected Starting Lineups:
Memphis Grizzlies – Mike Conley, Quincy Pondexter, Rudy Gay, Marreese Speights, Marc Gasol
Indiana Pacers –  Darren Collison, Paul George, Danny Granger, David West, Roy Hibbert

Preview:
Memphis is coming off a less than thrilling victory over the Kevin Love less Minnesota Timberwolves. The win did snap [...]

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Prepare to Be Disappointed

By Chip Crain On February 9, 2012 · 8 Comments · In February 2012

I hate to say this but I expect the Grizzlies to be disappointed when the reserves are announced. Gasol has played great but the Grizzlies aren’t in the playoffs if they started today and Nene’s Denver team is. Rudy has had flashes of brilliance but he’s also laid a few eggs. Tony Allen is an outside shot as well I suppose.

None of these players have played at a level demanding inclusion in the game. The bottom line is Memphis [...]

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Memphis vs Minnesota – 2/08/2012

By Chip Crain On February 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In February 2012

GAME: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Time: 7:00 pm CST
PLACE: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Records: Memphis (12-13), Minnesota (13-12)

Expected Starting Lineups:
Memphis – Mike Conley, Quincy Pondexter, Rudy Gay, Marreese Speights, Marc Gasol
Minnesota – Ricky Rubio, Luke Ridnour, Wesley Johnson, Derrick Williams, Nikola Pekovic

Preview:
Memphis is struggling on a three game losing streak in which they have been outscored by 12 points on average in the 4th quarter. Part of [...]

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Don’t Panic

By Chip Crain On February 7, 2012 · 3 Comments · In February 2012

One of my favorite books is the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. It’s a comic science fiction novel about a guidebook to the stars, the Galactic traveller Ford Prefect and his human counterpart Arthur Dent and how they survive in space by hitching rides on spacecraft. The Guide has two big words on the cover.

DON’T PANIC!

That’s a good lesson to Memphis fans right now.

The Grizzlies fans shouldn’t be panicked or even disappointed yet.

Right now the [...]

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Grizzlies Fall but Must Still Stand Tall

By Chip Crain On February 4, 2012 · 6 Comments · In February 2012

The Memphis Grizzlies lost again to the Oklahoma City Thunder but managed to still to make their new found rivals sweat all the way to the end.

The cards were definitely stacked against the Grizzlies in this game. Oklahoma City’s players were resting at home watching the Grizzlies blowout win at Atlanta. They were asleep in their beds while the team flew 850 miles to Oklahoma City after the game. The Thunder had a rabid home crowd doing all they [...]

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