Tag: Michael Wallace
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Conley heads for season-ending surgery to address ‘root cause’ of lingering Achilles’ heel issue
This time exactly a month ago, Mike Conley dashed across the basketball court inside an upscale fitness center in downtown San Francisco, stopped abruptly at the free-throw line, spun around and shifted his body to sprint in the completely opposite direction.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Bickerstaff steers Grizzlies toward stretch run improvement after tumultuous start
Perhaps J.B. Bickerstaff’s most impressive characteristics as he’s navigated the Grizzlies through a difficult season have been his unwavering demeanor, precise preparation and ability to clearly and effectively communicate his message on a nightly basis.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Civil Rights museum visits from Memphis to D.C. help Grizzlies reflect on MLK50 legacy
Perhaps no team is more intimately connected to King’s legacy and the impact of the Civil Rights Movement than the Grizzlies, whose partnership continues with the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel as the world commemorates the 50th anniversary of King’s death on April 4, 1968.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Gasol aims to fix fourth quarter lulls, vowing ‘I’ve got to do a better job’ closing games
Normally, there’s one surefire way to shut down – or completely fire up – Marc Gasol when discussing his primary job on the court for the Grizzlies.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Three Takeaways from an optimistic trip as Grizz regroup for opportunistic January
The Grizzlies wrapped up a five-game Western Conference road trip with a 2-3 record, and entered the New Year having alternated wins and losses over their past seven games.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Gasol contemplates past, present and future as Memphis’ franchise center aims to get Grizzlies back on track
If Marc Gasol could somehow earn his team a victory for every time he’s stood in front of the media to address the Grizzlies’ struggles the past month, they’d be sitting comfortably among the top four teams in the Western Conference standings.
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MikeCheck on NBA: CP3 back for Rockets … just in time to catch Grizz, sans Conley
Mike Conley and Chris Paul might actually cross paths after all on Saturday at FedExForum when the Grizzlies continue their four-game homestand against the visiting Houston Rockets.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Bonded by resilience, Grizzlies’ bench unit providing one of NBA’s most impactful boosts
Memphis’ second unit takes pride in its membership. And that bench bond will continue to solidify as the Grizzlies (7-6) open a four-game homestand on Wednesday against Indiana.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Parsons’ progress pushes Grizz into positive dilemma as Fizdale’s rotation deepens
The source of David Fizdale’s insomnia has been a case of Chandler Parsons. A month into the season, there are still restless nights when the Grizzlies’ second-year coach wrestles with balancing the encouraging progress Parsons has made and the patience required to sustain it.
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MikeCheck on NBA: The Best and Worst of the NBA’s opening month
Now that we’re approaching the one-month mark of NBA action this season, there’s no better time than now to examine the biggest early surprises and most stunning disappointments.