Grizzlies-Rockets

Since this is the first preseason game, all assumptions on starting lineups are totally subjective. Memphis enters their first preseason game with more questions than answers with their lineup. The only completely solid starter appears to be Rudy Gay at small forward. Mike Conley, O J Mayo appear to have the inside position to man the other perimeter positions, but both are being pushed by their backups. The PF position is a complete mess with returning starter Hakim Warrick appearing to be the winner simply because he fits the youth movement better than Antoine Walker. Center is a battle royal between two seven-foot big men in Darko Milicic and Marc Gasol. There aren't going to be a lot of questions answered in this game either. Houston has questions as well, but not on the level of the Grizzlies. Tracy McGrady, Ron Artest and Yao Ming should all start, and likely Luis Scola and Rafer Alston as well, but their positions are still in play. Shane Battier is best as a solid SF, but has ... (link)