Grizzlies(40-25) vs. Magic(37-38)

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:33 pm

vs.

Who: Memphis Grizzlies(40-25) vs. Orlando Magic(37-28)
When: Thursday, April 26th
Where: FedEx Forum in Memphis,TN
Time: 7:00 PM CST
TV/Radio: SpSo/ ESPN 92.9 FM/680AM
Overall Series: Magic lead 17-13
Season Series: First Meeting
Trivia Facts: Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph and Magic guard Jason Richardson were teammates while playing for the Michigan State Spartans before both were selected in the 2001 NBA draft.

FedEx Forum

Grizzlies Celeb of the Game

Drew Sidora

Grizzlies Starters

Magic Starters

vanjulio · Post #2 » by **vanjulio** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:48 pm

LMFAO @Orton. guy looks like Oliver Miller.

Post #3 » by **SD2042** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:24 pm

^^lol.

The guy is limited from what I've seen from his days in Kentucky. The Magic imo wasted a pick on him and he'll probably be in D-Leagues soon after.

As for this matchup, the Magic already clinch the 6th seed in the playoffs to faceoff vs Indy. So it wouldn't surprise me if they play the scrubs to rest their players. As for the Grizzlies, they need to clinch homecourt in the first round by beating the Magic tonight and make the Clips come to them first.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-griz ... xvA2FjNA--

vanjulio · Post #4 » by **vanjulio** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:52 pm

something to remember :

Team w/ home-court advantage, 1999-2008
Series W L Pct.
First round 65 15 .813

so .813% chance if we can win tonight. we really defied the odds last year of upset of Spurs with 8th seed. Unfortunately the chance to win game 7 on road is less than 30% so I think we ran out of luck there against OKC. Now I see the odds are against us to go really deep. Even if we secure home tonight - chances are we're the road team the rest of the way (assuming we get beyond round1). Just have to BELIEVE! Sorry I'm jumping ahead but excited today.

http://www.nba.com/2009/news/features/j ... t20090417/

Post #5 » by **SD2042** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:51 pm

I remember around this time last season I was mad at the Grizz for resting their players and drew the Spurs for round 1. As it turns out, I was wrong along with plenty of ppl. Last season showed me that inspite of the odds against you that anybody can be beat if you have faith and the right pieces to beat your opponent.

Ballah · Post #6 » by **Ballah** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:20 am

This is gonna be a laugher, enjoy your HCA.

Post #7 » by **jman3134** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:03 am

Haven't had access to this one, but I'm hoping that we are resting Tony Allen, Gay, and some other players. I saw Marc on the highlights and it is an important game, but we still need to prepare for the playoffs. Going to be a tough road ahead of us with the Clips and then likely the Spurs in the next round. (if we make it there)

jefe · Post #8 » by **jefe** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:13 am

"Beat LA" chants starting with 2:40 to go in the game

Post #9 » by **SD2042** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:16 am

The main starters outside of Speights didn't get that much rest. They are still doin the business and achieving the Grizzlies first home playoff advantage in Grizzlies history.

Post #10 » by **SD2042** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:18 am

jefe wrote:"Beat LA" chants starting with 2:40 to go in the game

GAME OVER! GRIZZLIES WIN HCA!

Post #11 » by **jman3134** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:26 am

I'm super excited about HCA, but couldn't we beat this team without putting the starters to work? I would have put Zach in because he is still getting adjusted and allowed the rest of the guys to have a day off. Our backups are good enough to get this done, and we could have always mixed and matched. We are playing this Saturday. Pretty soon.

vanjulio · Post #12 » by **vanjulio** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 1:18 pm

the backups looked ridiculous - they might have lost it. but maybe they were just cold. Arenas, Hudson, Haddadi looked AWFUL against DLeaguers. But now it's business time! 8-)