Grizzlies(15-36) @ Sixers(26-24)

[SD2042]

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Who: Memphis Grizzlies(15-36) vs. Philadelphia 76ers(26-24)
When: Wednesday, Feburary 11th
Where: Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA
Time: 6:00 PM CST
TV/Radio: FS Tennessee/WRBO 103.5 FM
Season Series: First Meeting
Team Trivia: Grizzlies Head Coach Lionel Hollins played two-plus seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers (1979-1982), averaging 10.5 points and 4.1 assists in 190 career games. Grizzlies Assistant Coach Henry Bibby played for Philadelphia for four seasons (1976-80), averaging 10.1 points and 4.6 assists in
327 career games.


Grizzlies Starters



Sixers Starters

[SD2042]

Although their record may not say it. The Sixers have been playing pretty good as of late. In their last game both Thad Young and Marrise Spreights combined for 40 plus points. Good numbers in the last game they won. In tonight match, the Grizz have to exploit the Sixers playing small ball.

Hak vs. Thad

Athleticism on Athleticism is the key. Whoever outdoes the other may determine which team has the better momentum in this game.

Gasol vs. Dalembert.

Respect to Dalembert's defense sometimes, but Gasol has to be the beast tonight and overpower Dal in this match.

OJ vs. Lil Will

OJ needs to be on fire tonight as he faces a shorter defender in Willie Green. Also Mayo needs to keep Green's offense from being a factor in the game.

Rebounds have to be in the Grizzlies favor like the last game against the Hornets. They can't afford to underestimate this Philly squad as they are playing against a team with athleticism on their side.

[tk76]

I'm surprised to see the Grizz have won 4 of 5, even against banged up teams. I guess OJ is playing like a lottery ball killer for you...

As for the Sixers, they have gone 13-4 over the last 5 weeks, and were buzzer beaters away from several of those losses. Even with their record they have been shooting poorly and individuals have been very up and down, but are hungry for the 4 or 5 seed in the (L)east. Luckily, they are extremely deep, as evidenced by Young/Speights going off for 49 pts on 21-30 shooting. They both were primarily guarded by Amare, who seemed disinterested in defense.

It should be interesting to see if Iguodala/Green/Ivey can limit O.J. They are plus defenders, and did a great job of slowing down DWade the other night. I also agree that Thad/Warrick is a good match-up. Thad is surprisingly crafty in the post, and the fastest PF/SF down the floor I have seen since Worthy. Likewise, Iguodala can go end to end with the ball as good as anyone not named Lebron. I hope the Grizz want a track meet, because it would lead to an exciting game.

[SD2042]

I'm surprised to see the Grizz have won 4 of 5, even against banged up teams. I guess OJ is playing like a lottery ball killer for you...

As for the Sixers, they have gone 13-4 over the last 5 weeks, and were buzzer beaters away from several of those losses. Even with their record they have been shooting poorly and individuals have been very up and down, but are hungry for the 4 or 5 seed in the (L)east. Luckily, they are extremely deep, as evidenced by Young/Speights going off for 49 pts on 21-30 shooting. They both were primarily guarded by Amare, who seemed disinterested in defense.
It should be interesting to see if Iguodala/Green/Ivey can limit O.J. They are plus defenders, and did a great job of slowing down DWade the other night. I also agree that Thad/Warrick is a good match-up. Thad is surprisingly crafty in the post, and the fastest PF/SF down the floor I have seen since Worthy. Likewise, Iguodala can go end to end with the ball as good as anyone not named Lebron. I hope the Grizz want a track meet, because it would lead to an exciting game.

On Amare, I don't understand how that he has the athleticism, and quickness to play on offense as well as he does, but puts the defense on the backburner. At least shows some effort that you're clampin down on your opponent. Even if you're than that well verse as a solid defender.

As for the Grizz wanting a track meet match. It should be interesting.

[Kevin12]

Although their record may not say it. The Sixers have been playing pretty good as of late. In their last game both Thad Young and Marrise Spreights combined for 40 plus points. Good numbers in the last game they won. In tonight match, the Grizz have to exploit the Sixers playing small ball.
The Grizzlies don't have the size to exploit our running line-up (other than Gasol).

Hak vs. Thad

Athleticism on Athleticism is the key. Whoever outdoes the other may determine which team has the better momentum in this game.
Not really. Thad is the least important starter on our team. We have two PF's that come off the bench that are usually more instrumental on whether we win games or not in Mareese Speights and Reggie Evans. Also, Thad relies purely on his savyness as opposed to athleticism.

Gasol vs. Dalembert.

Respect to Dalembert's defense sometimes, but Gasol has to be the beast tonight and overpower Dal in this match.
Dalembert is very wiry and hardly ever gets overpowered. The Sixers almost never have him in the position to be overpowered. Help-side defense from the cat-quick Young will harass Gasol all night.

OJ vs. Lil Will

OJ needs to be on fire tonight as he faces a shorter defender in Willie Green. Also Mayo needs to keep Green's offense from being a factor in the game.
Willie is a starter but rarely even plays 20+minutes. OJ will have the pesty Royal Ivey and occasionally Iguodala on him. I don't expect this to be a particularly good night for Mayo.

Rebounds have to be in the Grizzlies favor like the last game against the Hornets. They can't afford to underestimate this Philly squad as they are playing against a team with athleticism on their side.
Why exactly would rebounds be in favor of the Grizzlies tonight? Philly is the 3rd leading rebounding team in the NBA and were only out-rebounded twice in the last 12 games.

[Dedicated_76ers_fan]

Thad Young just doesn't rely on his athletic ability to score. He has a developing face-up the basket game and at 6'8 has learned to use his body in the post exceptionally well. Thad Young at the 4 has really been something special as he can beat most 4's not only in speed now but with a face-up game. That ends a bit with Warrick, who is athletic. But Young's fundamentally sound offensive game should give Warrick a test.

Marc Gasol should be an interesting match-up. Haven't seen him but if he's even 1/5ths as good as his brother is in the post, it could be an interesting matchup. It should be noted how well Dalembert handled Yao Ming a few weeks ago. Albeit EB helped him out a good deal. So hopefully we see some Ratliff, some Speights.


Green...Offense LMAO. We have the worst 2 guards in basketball seemingly, Lou Will can't take a good shot or hit one for that matter. Willie Green has been the traditional chucker. Whether Mayo puts a hand in his face or not, he's likely to go 2-9. He isn't the defender or scorer he was before the injury. Where he put up 20/5/5 IN 2004 while backing up Iverson. It'd be a huge surprise if Green could return to 04-05 form but hey, you can't be Amare S all the time. That's a hard injury to come back from.

[tk76]

Hak vs. Thad

Athleticism on Athleticism is the key. Whoever outdoes the other may determine which team has the better momentum in this game.
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Rebounds have to be in the Grizzlies favor like the last game against the Hornets.

Good calls on Warrick and the boards. The Sixers stole this one, they were badly outplayed. Millers craftiness and Iguodala's finish overcame an overall weak effort.

[SD2042]

I saw the board numbers and the Grizz won that battle 43 to 26. Unfortunately, it came down to missed crucial plays and 22 TOs' that cost the Grizz the game. From what I saw, Philly could've easily lost this game especially with how they went 15-24 from the FT line.

Since Lionel Hollins been placed as coach, he has implement that the Grizzlies play better defense and rebounding as a team and will not except any half ass efforts. And it shows in the last few games.

http://www.nba.com/games/20090211/MEMPHI/boxscore.html

[memphesis2]

yeah Oj is rookie of the year no doubt no one can pass him. He is the leader of this team besides Rudy. Guys when ever I hear the name Oj it reminds me of Oj Simpson. And for some reason Im thinking about that dumbass Oj Simpson. I dont know what is going on.