Tag: Zach Randolph
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MikeCheck: Durant cites Grizzlies for role in Warriors’ title march
With protective goggles hanging from his neck, the championship cocktail of champagne and sweat soaking his shirt and the Finals MVP trophy at his side, Kevin Durant explained how one of the darkest points of his season paved the way to Golden State’s ultimate success.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies push, punch back in series after being ‘punked’ by Spurs
Michael Wallace shares two takeaways from the Grizzlies snapping a 10-game playoff losing streak Thursday with a 105-94 victory over San Antonio, and a look ahead to Game 4 on Saturday at FedExForum.
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MikeCheck: Changes in store for Game 3 as Grizz seek to slow Spurs
Zach Randolph has waited all season for an opportunity like this. Entering essentially a must-win situation in Game 3 on Thursday at FedExForum, Randolph may reclaim an old role in a familiar place alongside Mike Conley and Marc Gasol in the starting lineup.
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MikeCheck: Fizdale’s viral rant lays foundation for Grizzlies to regroup
Clips of Memphis coach David Fizdale’s postgame rant, which ended when he smacked the table, shouted “take that for data,” and stormed off the dais after a Game 2 loss to the Spurs, have gone viral on social media about as fast as Kawhi Leonard gets to the free-throw line.
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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: 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: 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…