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Who: Memphis Grizzlies(12-35) @ Houston Rockets(29-19)
When: Wednesday, Feburary 4th
Where: FedEx Forum in Memphis,TN
Time: 7:00 PM CST
TV/Radio: Fox Sports TN/WRBO 103.5 FM
Season Series: Tied 1-1
Team Trivia: Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay was originally selected with the eighth overall pick by the Rockets in the 2006 NBA Draft, but his draft rights were traded along with Stromile Swift for ex-Grizzlies forward and current Houston Rocket Shane Battier.

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Hopefully Artest and Battier don't shut down OJ. Arthur and Gay are going to have to step up if we are going to win this game. If Marc matches up against Scola at any point, it should be interesting.

On the Rox board, some of the posters say that Battier hasn't been as efficient defensively this season. Most likely due to his injured ankle he's been enduring this season. Which explains his drops in production across the stats. Marc would have to be on Yao instead of Scola. It's just that Marc has to play smart defense and try to keep himself away from foul trouble for this game.

Darko may be returning to the rotation in this match. However, expect him to play in limited minutes. No Kyle Lowry for the next 2-3 weeks.

tmac will prob start at the 2 instead of artest. battier hasnt been as effective on the defensive end as last year. its his foot thats giving him problems. looking forward to the game tomo night. grizzlies def a team of the future and its looking good for memphis. good luck!

800th post! whoo hoo!

OJ and Rudy will have to find some ways to overcome the problems Mac and Artest will shell out. Especially in the Rudy/Artest matchup.

Is Artest starting against you guys? He's been our (Houston's) 6th man when Battier's been healthy.

yeah they played good today. Oj has stepped up and so has Marc(but I dont know if he can keep these stats forever), Rudy(was great, and Conley looks like sleeper and potential.

I must say...i am quite pleased so far with the coaching change....we are definitely playing more of an uptempo style, and better defense.

That is two in a row...let's keep it up