Tag: Tony Allen
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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: 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: Allen a ‘game-time decision’ with Grizzlies set to face Spurs
Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace gives his take on the impact of Tony Allen’s injury and this week’s NBA power index.
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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.”
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Weekend Focus: The Five Faces of Grizzlies Frustration
Michael Wallace examines the ‘Five Faces of Frustrations’ from the Grizzlies’ current predicament and the realities that surround them.
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MikeCheck: Heated West Rivals Face Same ‘Now-or-Never’ Predicament
They’ve been vicious rivals for the better part of a decade. Maybe it’s because the disdain for one another is real. Perhaps it’s because, in some ways, the smaller market Memphis Grizzlies envy the attention and accolades often bestowed upon the mega-market Los Angeles Clippers. Or, it could be the Clippers wish they could be…