Grizzlies(45-19) @ Wizards(36-28)

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:56 pm

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Who: Memphis Grizzlies(45-19) @ Washington Wizards(36-28)
When: Thursday, March 12th, 2015
Where: Verizon Center in Washington, DC
Time: 7:00 PM CST
TV/Radio: TNT, ESPN 92.9 FM
Season Series: First Meeting
Series Overall: Grizzlies lead 21-14
Team Trivia: Grizzlies forward Jeff Green was born in Hyattsville, Md. and played his college ball at Georgetown University where as a sophomore he guided the Hoyas to their first NCAA Final Four appearance since 1985. Wizards forward Otto Porter also played collegiately at Georgetown. Grizzlies guard/forward Tony Allen teamed with Wizards forward Paul Pierce on the Boston Celtics for six seasons from 2004-05 to 2009-10, winning the 2008 NBA Championship, before joining the Grizzlies in free agency.

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Post #2 » by **SD2042** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:58 pm

No doubt this will be a loss on national T.V. How bad the score will be at the end is anyone's guess.

Vinsanity_GOAT · Post #3 » by **Vinsanity_GOAT** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:52 pm

I think we have a chance. The wizards haven't been very hot lately, only won 3 out of their last 10 and 7 out of their last 20. Of course those were away games) Meanwhile we have some players with something to prove who should get some extra time/touches and of course washington might be underestimating us given the absence of marc, zbo, conley and allen.

Don't get me wrong, i'm expecting a loss but i wouldn't say it's a sure thing. Stranger things have happened. I'm sure now that i made this post we'll lose by 30 but i guess we'll have to wait and see.

Edit: they even lost against minny, philly and detroit during the last 10. Of course those were away games though which are usually harder.

Vinsanity_GOAT · Post #4 » by **Vinsanity_GOAT** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:26 am

Dammit, it's already halftime. I forgot about daylight savings time in the us. Anyway, only down by 13 points. It could be worse.

vanjulio · Post #5 » by **vanjulio** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:08 am

SHAMEFUL! !!! !!! I AM EMBARASSED TO BE A FAN OF THIS TEAM RIGHT NOW!!!!
YOU HUMILIATED ME IN BOSTON AND NOW THIS!? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!?!??!?!

vanjulio · Post #6 » by **vanjulio** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:10 am

I have tickets for the Wizards Game in Memphis in a couple weeks. I will be there!! THERE BETTER BE MAJOR RETRIBUTION! The Grizzlies I hope know better than I and are playing the ultimate strategy. Because as a fan this is a disaster. This is pathetic. these people only get to see the Grizzlies once a year in their arena and you give them a rubber hot dog instead of a steak? SHAME!

Vinsanity_GOAT · Post #7 » by **Vinsanity_GOAT** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:14 am

My observations from the 2nd half.

I take one positive from this game. Jarnell stokes, i'm liking him more and more. He should be the go-to backup pf imo. Until recently i was a little worried about him being so young but he's playing with poise well beyond his years.

Jamychal made quite a few dumb plays which is obviously a negative. Leuer looked alright but that's to be expected in a game like this where his offense is sorely needed. I think jarnell is the best fit when there are more scorers available.

Russ looked horrible, he obviously has the physical tools (speed/quickness) but he just plays out of control. Jordan adams didn't do much, the only things i remember are his two dumb offensive fouls and him passing up some open looks. I guess he does have the rookie jitters like the average 20yo unlike jarnell. Everybody else was pretty much as you'd expect.

Things were hopeful for a minute but of course washington went on a run after that 3 by wall. The defense on that 3 has to be one of the most lackluster efforts i have ever seen btw.

dark-child · Post #8 » by **dark-child** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:30 pm

Joerger used the game to evaluate talent and aside from Stokes no one really impressed. The thing with Stokes is will he able to defend his position?

jumivi · Post #9 » by **jumivi** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:35 pm

Stokes moves everything near him.

He reminds me...

Spike

Vinsanity_GOAT · Post #10 » by **Vinsanity_GOAT** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:50 pm

dark-child wrote:Joerger used the game to evaluate talent and aside from Stokes no one really impressed. The thing with Stokes is will he able to defend his position?

I don't think it really matters, it's not like leuer or either of the greens are better defenders at pf. At least with stokes there's a small chance that his physicality will bother some of the big name pf's he could go up against.

I can't wait to see him get more minutes, effort like that is always a joy to watch and it looks like he has a soft touch around the basket as well. He literally looked like a man among boys at times. I almost want to say he's my new favorite power forward but that's probably a little early.

Post #11 » by **SD2042** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 2:46 am

John Wall suppposely takes offense to Grizzlies sitting the players.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball- ... 36407.html