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Assessing the Enemy…Atlanta Hawks

By Steve Danziger On October 8, 2012 · Add Comment · In October 2012

Greetings, basketball fans! This week, we at 3 Shades of Blue will be culminating the Assessing the Enemy series by analyzing the Grizzlies’ remaining foes, so be sure to swing by daily to supplement the pre-season action with a look at the opponents lurking in the Southeast Division!

Enemy: Atlanta Hawks
Coach: Larry Drew
Potential Starting 5: Jeff Teague, Anthony Morrow, Kyle Korver, Josh Smith, Al Horford
Other Key Players: Devin Harris, Lou Williams, Deshawn Stevenson, [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Milwaukee Bucks

By Steve Danziger On October 5, 2012 · Add Comment · In October 2012

Enemy: Milwaukee Bucks
Coach: Scott Skiles
Potential Starting 5: Brandon Jennings, Monta Ellis, Mike Dunleavy, Ersan Ilyasova, Samuel Dalembert
Other Key Players: Jon Henson, Drew Gooden, Doron Lamb, Larry Sanders, Ekpe Udoh, Joel Przybilla
Threats: Multitude of tall trees in the paint, Electric guards, Outside shooting
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 1-0
Commentary:

The Milwaukee Bucks hurled a bomb downfield at last season’s trade deadline, acquiring star scoring guard, Monta Ellis. In the process, they may [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Indiana Pacers

By Steve Danziger On October 4, 2012 · 1 Comment · In October 2012

Enemy: Indiana Pacers
Coach: Frank Vogel
Potential Starting 5: George Hill, Paul George, Danny Granger, David West, Roy Hibbert
Other Key Players: DJ Augustin, Tyler Hansbrough, Ian Mahinmi, Lance Stephenson, Gerald Green
Threats: Upside, Confidence, Track-meet athletes, Rebounding, Roundedness
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 1-0
Commentary:

In the middle of the past decade, the Indiana Pacers stood tall atop the Eastern Conference as giants along with the Pistons. It’s only fitting then, that the Pacers’ preview comes [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Detroit Pistons

By Steve Danziger On October 3, 2012 · Add Comment · In October 2012

Enemy: Detroit Pistons
Coach: Lawrence Frank
Potential Starting 5: Brandon Knight, Rodney Stuckey, Tayshawn Prince, Jonas Jerebko, Greg Monroe
Other Key Players: Andre Drummond, Corey Maggette, Will Bynum, Jason Maxiell, Charlie Villanueva
Threats: Length and versatility, Post depth, Seasoned wings (makes me hungry…)
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 2-0
Commentary:

Since their last reign as the bad boys of Detroit, the Pistons have flamed out considerably. Less than a decade ago, the Pistons were the trendsetting team [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Cleveland Cavaliers

By Steve Danziger On October 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In October 2012

Enemy: Cleveland Cavaliers
Coach: Byron Scott
Potential Starting 5: Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters, Alonzo Gee, Tristan Thompson, Anderson Varejao
Other Key Players: Daniel Gibson, CJ Miles, Tyler Zeller, Jeremy Pargo, Luke Harangody
Threats: Playmaking guards, Energy on the glass
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 1-0
Commentary:

If you don’t recognize the picture above, you should probably pause your reading of this preview for a second, and watch this video. Now that we’re on the same page, the [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Atlanta Hawks

Assessing the Enemy…Milwaukee Bucks

Assessing the Enemy…Indiana Pacers

Assessing the Enemy…Detroit Pistons

Assessing the Enemy…Cleveland Cavaliers

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