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Who: Memphis Grizzlies(0-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder(0-0)
When: Sunday, May 1st
Where: Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, OK
Time: 12:00 PM CST
TV/Radio: SpSo/ABC / WRBO 103.5 FM
Overall Series: Thunder lead 43-17
Playoff Series: First Meeting
Season Series: Grizzlies lead 3-1
Trivia Facts: Grizzlies SG TonyAllen payed his collegiate career at Oklahoma State University.










Oklahoma City Arena





Key Matchups to Watch


Westbrook vs. Allen

Look for TA to guard Westbrook in this series. Westbrook is quick on both ends. Scores in a hurry, rebounds very efficiently, and has the high energy and stats to prove it. TA's defense is the reason why he needs to draw Westbrook. I believe he can force Westbrook into some shooting woes and make Westbrook cough up the ball.

ZBo vs. Ibaka

ZBo as we know played like a man on a mission in the series vs. the Spurs. His offensive ability to take his opponent on and off the dribble will be depended on well as he draws the defenses of the improve PF Serge Ibaka. Since former PF Jeff Green was traded to Boston in February, Ibaka has stepped up big for the Thunder on defense and blocks per game. Best bet for ZBo is to mix it up against Ibaka and draw him into foul trouble in order to weaken he Thunder's interior post.

The Grizzly Beast vs. The Thunder Beast

Marc Gasol stats speaks volumes in the series vs. the Spurs. His prsence on both ends will be key as wlll in the post. His ability to hit the mid range jumper, rebounding and bang in the post will be key for the Grizz in the post vs. Kendrick Perkins. Perkins was brought in to bolster up the Thunder's interior post presence. Perkins job will be to rebound and play hard nose defense against Marc. Like Ibaka, Perk can be drawn into foul trouble.


Durantula vs. Young/Battier

Considering it's KD here. The Grizz defense can do either one or two things. Plan A would be to allow KD to do his thing and isolate him from his teammates by allowing him to take the load. Plan B would be to deny him the slashing lanes for him to be effective and force him to beat the Grizz from outside. Either way, handling KD will be hands full.


Growlerz Bench vs. Thunder Bench

This is a toss up. Whichever bench can step up huge by attacking the boards, limiting scoring opportunities for their opponent, and taking care of the rock, will determine who may win the series.
















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This should be a really entertaining series! I've been watching replays of the SA/Memphis series and you guys are a very talented and physical team. ZBO has come such a long way on offense in the last few years (some of the passes he can now make really increase his danger).

I'd like to say good luck, but obviously I want the Thunder to win .

All heart grit grind

The Grizzlies on ABC. Sounds impressive. Right now they are playing solid right now not rushing anything.


Bad news. I have to be at work so I get to miss the game.


I expect the Grizz to do wha they have to do in order to get the win.

didn't know that general grievous played basketball

can i join the bandwagon?

i wanna see hadadi late in the 4th

only way the thunder win this game is if the refs give them calls. and that is happening right now so be prepared for a close finish.

You guys should come to the Eastern Conference and the Bucks should go to the Western Conference to restore a little balance.

Congrats on the first win guys, my team just keep turning the ball over. You guys did a good job..

Haha. We have more guest posters than we do Grizz fans posting in the game thread. Oh well, expect to see the numbers swell in the next month.
This is truly awesome.

SD2042 wrote:Bad news. I have to be at work so I get to miss the game.

Aww man. Sorry about that.

Great, great win! Did not like the fouling at the end, but I did feel that the Grizz used enough defensive pressure on Durant. He got his shots, but the Grizzlies were able to pull this one out.

I felt that Westbrook missed some easy ones though, and I don't expect that trend to continue. I am still concerned about this series, but I couldn't ask for a better start. Love what Shane Battier has done throughout the playoffs.

good job guys.

damnn this forum needs more grizzlies fans lol

Congrats on the win!

By the way you put the Spurs starts instead of OKC lol

Good Win Z-Bo and Gasol went crazy in the post on those boys !

I have question for you guys was the game shown on SportSouth in Memphis it was not shown on SportSouth in Nashville? I bet BK was going crazy after this win Go Grizzles!

KingTrue wrote:Good Win Z-Bo and Gasol went crazy in the post on those boys !

Marc open from the top of the key = money in the bank.

Great win guys. Its about time z-bo got some respect(always had him on my fantasy teams). I'll be rooting for the grizz if my 2 teams don't make it(BOS/OKC). gotta love the underdog