Grizzlies(26-11) @ Nets(16-21)

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:43 am

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Who: Memphis Grizzlies(26-11) @ Brooklyn Nets(16-21)
When: Wednesday, January 14th, 2015
Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
Time: 6:30 PM CST
TV/Radio: SPSO, ESPN 92.9 FM
Season Series: First Meeting
Series Overall: Nets lead 19-16
Team Trivia: Grizzlies SG Tony and Nets PF Kevin Garnett were once teammates with the Boston Celtics from 2007 to 2010 where they won the 2008 NBA Finals as a result.

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dark-child · Post #2 » by **dark-child** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:09 pm

Garnett will probably be suspended for this one, so Zbo should have barbecue Chicken in the post. IF we do a much better job of defending the three point shots it should be a victory. First game for Jeff Green, but he probably will not start in this one.

Post #3 » by **jman3134** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:01 pm

Plumlee is a lot better and Lopez is playing - I don't think our advantage is really in the post here. I think we need Conley to go off and really shut Jack down on the defensive end. Tony Allen also must be a factor defensively in this one.

jumivi · Post #4 » by **jumivi** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:23 pm

I hope for Green to start this game.

Post #5 » by **jman3134** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:40 pm

Me too. We have to tweak the lineups to find the optimal combination here.

FerreroRocherrr · Post #6 » by **FerreroRocherrr** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:41 pm

Will be in the building for this game. Don't see the Nets scoring much as they have been in a slump as of late.

Post #7 » by **SD2042** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:35 am

FerreroRocherrr wrote:Will be in the building for this game. Don't see the Nets scoring much as they have been in a slump as of late.

That slump has been a brutal one for the Nets. And given the fact the Nets have been put up for sale, may not do these guys much favors in terms of their longevity. Would not be surprise if that team goes into rebuild mode before the deadline.

dark-child · Post #8 » by **dark-child** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:24 pm

SD2042 wrote:
FerreroRocherrr wrote:Will be in the building for this game. Don't see the Nets scoring much as they have been in a slump as of late.

That slump has been a brutal one for the Nets. And given the fact the Nets have been put up for sale, may not do these guys much favors in terms of their longevity. Would not be surprise if that team goes into rebuild mode before the deadline.

For them to rebuild that would entail finding buyers for those (3) huge contracts currently on their books, Williams, Johnson, and Lopez. Billy King would have to be a Magician to pull that off, so they will be bad enough to not make the playoffs be a lottery team and not get their own draft picks, since they owe so many to Boston and other teams. The future does not look bright so whomever buys them it will be purely out of vanity and not because of what they can be.

Post #9 » by **SD2042** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 4:02 pm

dark-child wrote:
SD2042 wrote:
FerreroRocherrr wrote:Will be in the building for this game. Don't see the Nets scoring much as they have been in a slump as of late.

That slump has been a brutal one for the Nets. And given the fact the Nets have been put up for sale, may not do these guys much favors in terms of their longevity. Would not be surprise if that team goes into rebuild mode before the deadline.

For them to rebuild that would entail finding buyers for those (3) huge contracts currently on their books, Williams, Johnson, and Lopez. Billy King would have to be a Magician to pull that off, so they will be bad enough to not make the playoffs be a lottery team and not get their own draft picks, since they owe so many to Boston and other teams. The future does not look bright so whomever buys them it will be purely out of vanity and not because of what they can be.

On point with that post. The Nets blew their wad too early instead of building towards the climax. Now they find themselves stuck with a lot of payroll and scrambling to trade off their overpay contracts off to other teams willing to handle it.

vanjulio · Post #10 » by **vanjulio** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:54 pm

I seriously considered getting in the car at 330pm and driving to this game today. sucks that they come on a bloody wednesday night. March they return to Boston again on Wednesday.. hell.. my luck.

I'm hopin' for a Jeff Green coming out party and grizz win by a lot. Although I probably just jinxed them all since last time I came on here I declared the Grizzlies the best team in the NBA and they went on a losing streak... :crazy:

vanjulio · Post #11 » by **vanjulio** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:56 pm

SD2042 wrote:On point with that post. The Nets blew their wad too early instead of building towards the climax. Now they find themselves stuck with a lot of payroll and scrambling to trade off their overpay contracts off to other teams willing to handle it.

you're killing me with that! haha. they certainly blew something. and now Pierce in DC and Garnett retiring

Post #12 » by **SD2042** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:09 am

vanjulio wrote:
SD2042 wrote:On point with that post. The Nets blew their wad too early instead of building towards the climax. Now they find themselves stuck with a lot of payroll and scrambling to trade off their overpay contracts off to other teams willing to handle it.

you're killing me with that! haha. they certainly blew something. and now Pierce in DC and Garnett retiring

It's the truth! Just callin it like I see it. :lol:

Post #13 » by **SD2042** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:24 am

Grizzlies did a better job in the second half and managed to keep the Nets at bay to collect this road win. Welcome to the Grizzly Blue Jeff Green. He was solid in his first game In blue managing 10pts, 2dimes and 3rebs.

Post #14 » by **jman3134** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:28 am

Only saw most of the second half - it appears the Grizz dominated inside. Calathes looked better from what I saw and Koufas was strong. Marc and Zach really carried us here and Allen's defense was on point. Lee hit a bunch of shots. Unfortunately, I did not see enough of Jeff Green to make a call either way in his first game here.

FerreroRocherrr · Post #15 » by **FerreroRocherrr** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:56 am

Really fun game to watch live. I was able to get cheap tickets, they really drop in price an hour before the game starts.

A few observations:

Lopez's body language was terrible, looked like he didn't wanna be there at all.
Jeff Green played well within the offense and picked his spots.
Allen played locked down D on Joe Johnson.
Plumlee has potential to become a top center in the league, has to learn how to box out though.

bobobolas10 · Post #16 » by **bobobolas10** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:50 am

Great game by the grizzs. I couldnt check the boxscore just yet but I imagine we grabbed like 200 offensive boards. It was insane the wa many times we managed the get the board and start a new play. That and the freethrows were the key in this game imo.

About green, it was just the first game. He was kind of lost in some plays but it is like it was supposed to be. Allen played more aggresive on the offensive end in this game, I liked that but please, do not allow him to shot a single three. In nba2k id blame the release time but in real life he is just that bad beyond the arc!

dark-child · Post #17 » by **dark-child** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:49 pm

It's funny how roster moves improve the performance of others!

TA and Lee both made a case for them not being the one to sit and Jeff Green start, which may cause Coach J to wait a little longer than after the Orlando game to make the switch.

Calathes also seemed to make a statement with his play for those like myself who feel he can be moved now that Russ Smith is in the fold.

jumivi · Post #18 » by **jumivi** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:27 pm

Russ was in the bench...