commercialappeal.com - 11/5/2008
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It began as a mandate from the Grizzlies' highest perch -- owner Michael Heisley -- to end the matador style of defense. It continued with the hiring of a specialist, assistant coach Kevin O'Neill , and with roster changes. Albeit four games into the regular season, the once unarmed Grizzlies ...
slamdunkcentral.com - 11/2/2008
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slamdunkcentral.com —
Wow! I never thought I would see the
day that someone would write something positive about Memphis.
Slamdunk actually thinks Memphis will beat Golden State. It's not an insane thoughts especially with Golden State's dysfunction.
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Seeing A Glimpse Of The Future As Memphis Takes On ...
slamdunkcentral.com - 11/5/2008
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slamdunkcentral.com —
Slam Dunk is on the Grizzlies wagon. A
great article which lays out how they will having
a winning record by Thanksgiving. A description of what this franchise needs to suceed and how they must ride the back of Mark Gasol's shoulders.
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Grizzlies On The Prowl
moondogsports.com - 11/8/2008
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moondogsports.com —
Rudy Gay scored 23 points to lead five
players in double figures and the Memphis Grizzlies used
a strong second half to defeat the Golden State Warriors 109-104 Friday night in Oakland.
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Grizzlies Get Another Win Over Golden State
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The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal: “They’re packing a brick wall, too. Memphis is holding opponents to just 85.3 points per game on 37.5 percent shooting, which ranks second in the NBA. Last season, the Griz surrendered 106.9 points (28th) on 48-percent shooting (30th). In holding each of its opponents to less than 100 points to start this season, Memphis already surpassed the longest such stretch from the 2007-08 campaign. The Grizzlies only went three consecutive games (Dec. 19-22) holding opponents to fewer than 100 points.” ...
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Hoops Addict —
... about JaVale McGee earlier this week that provided a great glimpse into the rookie’s first NBA game.
* Speaking of bloggers, Jeff from CelticsBlog did a great job of finding bloggers to preview every NBA team and you can find a link to every team preview by clicking on that link. Also worth checking out are the first Blogger Power Rankings of the season on Lakers Nation.
* Want to know the main reason for the Grizzlies turn around this season? A new dedication to playing gritty defense.
* Dime Magazine has an idea ...
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Finishing goal for Conley :
Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 11/3/2008 — Mike Conley is equipped to perform a lot of magical things in basketball. His forte thus far three games into the season? Disappearing acts. The second-year point guard , taken fourth overall in the 2007 draft, hasn't logged a single minute in the ...
The Grizzlies' Offense
3shadesofblue.com 12/19/2008 — Many fans were upset at what they perceived to be a lack of offensive sets being run by the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this year (and most of last year, for that matter). Over on X's and O's of Basketball (great site, by the way), they took a closer look and came up with what this humble blogger
Our Grizz is Back!
3shadesofblue.blogspot.com 10/24/2008 — The writers at 3 Shades of Blue have had the great fortune to interview many of the main figures at the Memphis Grizzlies. From Chris Wallace and Michael Heisley to Coach Iavaroni and some of the players we have been informed and educated in the ...
Wright to get his time for Warriors —
FOXSports.com News for NBA 11/7/2008
Brandan Wright still looks every bit a kid, his braces shining as he discusses his soon-to-be increased role with the Warriors.
His breakout game in Wednesday night's win against Denver has Golden State coach Don Nelson ready to give the second-year ...
