Grizzlies(39-14) @ TrailBlazers(37-16)

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:36 am

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Who: Memphis Grizzlies(39-14) @ Portland TrailBlazers(36-17)
When: Sunday, February 22nd, 2015
Where: Moda Center in Portland, OR
Time: 8:00 PM CST
TV/Radio: SPS0, ESPN 92.9 FM
Season Series: Grizzlies lead 2-0
Series Overall: Blazers lead 42-30
Team Trivia: Grizzlies SG Jordan Adams and Blazers SG Arron Afflalo played their respective careers at UCLA. Grizzlies SG Vince Carter and Blazers C Robin Lopez played as teammates with the Phoenix Suns from 2010 to 2011.

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Post #2 » by **SD2042** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:14 pm

Quick question, with the addition of Arron Afflalo to the Blazers bench, do some of you think the move will benefit the Blazers in the long run and how it will Afflalo will influence things as far as tonight's matchup?

Post #3 » by **SD2042** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:26 am

This matchup will come down to defensive tenacity. If the Grizzlies managed to park the Blazers on the perimeter and make them shoot the rock from out there contested, their chances increases better towards winning. Also hitting the boards is an all out must.

Key matchups worth watching

Conley v. Lillard- who will out clutch the other on the hardwood.
Allen v Matthews- Matthews fits in that Mike Finley/Eddie Jones category. Underrated SG who doesn't get much respect as deserve. I dare to put Allen on him to keep Matthews from scoring 20pts plus.
GaZ-Bo vs. LMA/RoLo always look forward to this matchup. It sound be another good one.

Bench matchup: Lee v Afflalo- My take is whoever contributes better on both ends of the floor will be the X-Factor who wins the game.

Update: Blazers reported that LMA will not play tonight vs. the Grizzlies.

FerreroRocherrr · Post #4 » by **FerreroRocherrr** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:10 am

Grizzlies haven't played in forever so we should expect some rust.

As far as Affalo goes he is much needed for POR as their bench desperately needs some help.

Zbo should feast in the paint too as LMA is outie.

FerreroRocherrr · Post #5 » by **FerreroRocherrr** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:16 am

That Jeff Green dunk doe

Post #6 » by **SD2042** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:43 am

We got off to a bad start in the third quarter.

Post #7 » by **SD2042** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:15 am

Need to hold on to this lead after fighting hard to get this game back to their advantage.

PDXKnight · Post #8 » by **PDXKnight** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:25 am

Congrats on the win guys. Sadly as a Blazers fan I am used to seeing my team blow 10 pt plus leads in fourth quarters but Memphis is pretty impressive at controlling momentum in general

Post #9 » by **SD2042** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:26 am

Grizzlies get out of Portland with a needed win. After finding themselves down 13 at the end of the third, the Grizz had to create opportunities on the defensive end by forcing TOs' , forcing steals, and shutting down key players like Matthews and make the necessary shots to get win #40.

dark-child · Post #10 » by **dark-child** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:48 pm

I guess, I shouldn't be surprised but after that third quarter it was hard to imagine winning, but they pulled it out.

jumivi · Post #11 » by **jumivi** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:01 pm

That third was incrediblake! Really nice to saw Lee and Marc attacked the rim. Great win, we need another tonight, and i want to see some JaMychal!