Tag: Mike Conley
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MikeCheck: Overwhelmed by Spurs in opener, Grizz adjust for Game 2
Michael Wallace shares three key adjustments the Grizzlies aim to make Monday entering Game 2 against the Spurs in an attempt to even the series.
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Weekend Focus: A Fighting chance
The opponent is the same. So are the seedings for the No. 2 Spurs and No. 7 Grizzlies. But there’s one reason above any other Memphis enters its opening-round rematch with a legit puncher’s chance to rattle the NBA postseason landscape. This time, the Grizzlies are going in as the real, actual, Grizzlies.
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MikeCheck: After sputtering to finish line, Grizz shift into playoff gear
Michael Wallace shares two takeaways from the Grizzlies’ 43-39 regular-season finish and a look at this week’s final Grind City NBA Index poll, with first-round playoff predictions, heading into the postseason.
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MikeCheck: Attitude shift fuels Conley’s milestone scoring season
For the first time in his 10-year career, Conley will finish a season averaging more than 20 points a game and lead the Grizzlies in scoring. He enters Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks averaging 20.6 points in 68 games.
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MikeCheck: Ailing Grizzlies regroup as historic back-to-back set looms
If the Grizzlies intend on changing their position in that pecking order, these next two games are crucial to upward mobility.
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MikeCheck: Conley Steers Grizzlies Through Tough Stretch Run
Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace gives two takeaways from the Grizzlies’ 110-97 victory over Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night and a look ahead at this week’s Grind City Index NBA poll.
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MikeCheck: Roller-coaster for reeling Grizzlies back on downswing
Michael Wallace gives two takeaways from the Grizzlies’ winless, four-game road trip and a look-ahead to Wednesday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers at FedExForum.
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Weekend Focus: Allen’s ’all-heart’ grind aims to encourage young inmates
By now, Tony Allen had the entire room hushed and hooked on his every word. And that’s when the special guest had promised he’d “keep it 100, and be real with y’all,” regarding any inquiry they tossed his way.
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MikeCheck: Commitment to 3-ball has Grizzlies on pace to shatter franchise marks
David Fizdale wasn’t budging on this one. “This is an adapt-or-die league,” Fizdale declared. “There are certain things you have to adjust in order to win in this league right now, or you’re going to get left behind. We weren’t going to get left behind.
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Weekend Focus: Still Dancing – Smart, Grizzlies Forever Fond of NCAA Tournament Feats
March was made to celebrate basketball memories. Thirty years ago in New Orleans, Baton Rouge native Keith Smart would forever etch his name in college basketball lore with a play that fans from all generations still simply refer to as “The Shot.”