Game Thread: Seattle Supersonics @ Memphis Grizzlies

Det the Threat · Post #1 » by **Det the Threat** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:48 pm

After being blown out in New Orleans and still being winless in 2008, the Sonics will head to Memphis to try to get their first win of the year against one of the worst teams of the western conference.

Guard Delonte West won't be available for this one, and most likely for a longer period of time, after suffering a plantar fasciitis injury.

When and Where?

Friday, January 18th, 5:00 p. m. PT, FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee

This game will be broadcasted by FSN NW

Starting Lineups:

Seattle Supersonics

Memphis Grizzlies

Important Role Players

Seattle Supersonics

Memphis Grizzlies

Team Leaders

Kevin Durant 19.8 PPG & 1.14 BPG

Kurt Thomas 9.6 RPG

Damien Wilkins1.03 SPG

Earl Watson 6.2 APG

Rudy Gay 19.4 PPG & 1.39 SPG

Pau Gasol 8.7 RPG

Darko Milicic 1.90 BPG

Mike Conley 4.6 APG

Key Matchup

Kevin Durant

vs.

Mike Miller

Just for the looks

Questions:
Can we contain Gasol?
Will Ridnour be able to push the ball, like he did against the Lakers, or will we see the same guy that showed up in New Orleans?
Can Green hold his own against Gay?
Will Miller's shooting kill us and our zone?

Discuss and Go Supes Go!

wiff · Post #2 » by **wiff** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 3:23 pm

Hello Derrick Rose!

AbdicatedReign · Post #3 » by **AbdicatedReign** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:57 pm

Det, thanks for continuing with the great game threads through these dismal times.

For the love of all that is good, we need a win tonight. It's getting embarrassing.

Troy McClure · Post #4 » by **Troy McClure** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:09 pm

I can't stand these road games. I hardly ever get to see them.

Post #5 » by **SD2042** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:37 pm

AbdicatedReign wrote:Det, thanks for continuing with the great game threads through these dismal times.

For the love of all that is good, we need a win tonight. It's getting embarrassing.

Let me guess. Since the Sonics are having a bad season. Some of the posters aren't feeling the whole posting the game thread matchup deal.

On tonight's matchup. Although the Grizz are 2-0 on the Sonics. I can't say whether or not the Grizz might get a win here. They are 2-6 so far and on a 5 game losing skid. It may be the Sonics night or it may not be. Either way, good luck and may the worst team win.

Link to the Grizz game thread.
http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=751490

Yoshi2kx · Post #6 » by **Yoshi2kx** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:19 pm

lose by double digits (please be wrong :pray:

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BBen · Post #7 » by **BBen** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:19 pm

I said win because I've only been able to watch a few games all year (due to living in S. America for the time being) and I haven't had time to absorb our suckness. Also I'm watching this one!

OzThunder · Post #8 » by **OzThunder** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:05 am

the grizzlies are playing ok as of late and have a pretty strong team on paper. I got a strange feeling they'll get up by double digits too.

D5150 · Post #9 » by **D5150** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:36 am

who the hell are these guys calling the game for the grizz? they are clueless. and why the quick hook on durant? wilkins shot has completely abandoned him. he is being agressive but.............

OzThunder · Post #10 » by **OzThunder** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:44 am

why is durant being so timid. he can get to the rim at will against this team

sonichound16 · Post #11 » by **sonichound16** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:15 am

This is painful to watch.

Post #12 » by **SD2042** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:05 am

seattlefan35 wrote:the grizzlies are playing ok as of late and have a pretty strong team on paper. I got a strange feeling they'll get up by double digits too.

The Grizzlies were on a 5 game losing skid before tonight's game ended. Considering their luck. It maybe next month when they catch their next win.

heelsfan · Post #13 » by **heelsfan** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:46 pm

goody game guys, hope you stay in seattle. :party:

The Sonics are..