Game Thread: Memphis Grizzlies @ Seattle Supersonics

Det the Threat · Post #1 » by **Det the Threat** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:35 pm

Welcome to the world of rebuilding. Today, you'll see two teams trying very hard to not win all that much and achieve their goal of a very high draft selection this summer. In one corner, you've got the 13-38 Seattle Supersonics, with future stars like Kevin Durant and (hopefully)Jeff Green and in the other corner there are the Pau Gasol less Memphis Grizzlies, led by Rudy Gay and Mike Conley Jr.

Today is also a special day, as it's Kevin Durant bobblehead night and the first 10,000 in attendence will receive one of those bobblehead's. One lucky fan will also receive a golden one of those and therefore will get his seats upgraded to the front row, while also winning a meet and greet with the young Sonics star.

Also, you might see some history today, as Kurt Thomas might play his final game for the Sonics, with PJ Carlesimo changing the rotation's at the end of the week, and with all those KT trade rumors swirling around.

When and Where?

Tuesday, February 19th, 7:00 p. m. PT, Key Arena, Seattle, Washington

This game will be broadcasted by FSN NW in HD

Starting Lineups:

Seattle Supersonics

Memphis Grizzlies

Important Role Players

Seattle Supersonics

Memphis Grizzlies

Team Leaders

Kevin Durant 19.4 PPG & 1.08 BPG & 0.96 SPG

Kurt Thomas 8.9 RPG

Earl Watson 6.6 APG

Rudy Gay 19.4 PPG & 1.49 SPG

Mike Miller 6.6 RPG

Darko Milicic 1.93 BPG

Mike Conley Jr. 4.9 APG

Key Matchup

Chris Wilcox

vs.

Hakim Warrick

Just for the looks

Questions:
Can we use our advantage on the boards?
Will Watson/Ridnour be able to keep up with Conley's speed?
Which Durant will we see tonight?
What will Jeff Gree give us tonight?

Discuss and Go Supes Go!

OzThunder · Post #2 » by **OzThunder** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:53 pm

was really impressed at the way conley played in the rook game. and gay is a star. should be a close and entertaining game.

Joel Embust · Post #3 » by **Joel Embust** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:43 pm

I'm looking forward to this one..a shootout between KD and Miller, athletic big men going at each other (Wilcox vs. Warrick) and two centers who have a knack for rebounding.

I just think that Gay is gonna torch Green and that will be the difference in this game.

I could be wrong though, I hope I am.

big L · Post #4 » by **big L** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:37 pm

I'm hoping for Green to start settling into his game and filling up the stat sheet. Would be nice, huh?

jimmywolfrey · Post #5 » by **jimmywolfrey** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:12 pm

I'm looking forward to the Kwame Brown vs Delonte West matchup.. my two favorite players (really they are)... playing against each other..haha!

Big_Mac79 · Post #6 » by **Big_Mac79** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:24 pm

I'm looking forward to the short bench. I want about 3 or 4 guys to be magically missing. That would be a win in my book.

wiff · Post #7 » by **wiff** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:22 am

Sonics win and Kurt Thomas has 12pts and 14 boards.

Big_Mac79 · Post #8 » by **Big_Mac79** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:33 am

wiff wrote:Sonics win and Kurt Thomas has 12pts and 14 boards.

I really hope thats all done in the first half as he has to catch a plane at Sea-Tac at about 8:30

OzThunder · Post #9 » by **OzThunder** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:07 am

durant out with flu...on durant bobble head night. Who woulda thunk it

OzThunder · Post #10 » by **OzThunder** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:11 am

Big_Mac79 wrote:I'm looking forward to the short bench. I want about 3 or 4 guys to be magically missing. That would be a win in my book.

magically missing??? durant out with the flu??? oh no :cry:

D5150 · Post #11 » by **D5150** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:12 am

yeah, he is out with "flu like symptoms". i have missed a day or two of work because of "flu like symptoms". especially after a three day weekend out of town.

OzThunder · Post #12 » by **OzThunder** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:23 am

are you saying he enjoyed the break a little too much?

OzThunder · Post #13 » by **OzThunder** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:30 am

a swift sighting...delonte is playing pretty well too

D5150 · Post #14 » by **D5150** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:41 am

quick hook on swift. guess they want to ease him back in. but wilkins in ahead of jello-balls? i think we know what wilkins brings to the table. time to take a look at the other half of the french connection.

OzThunder · Post #15 » by **OzThunder** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:44 am

^^ i don't think gelabale brings much, and wilkens has been playing well and pretty controlled of late.
the duo of swift and petro is definately looking a lot better than it did at the start of the year.

D5150 · Post #16 » by **D5150** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:48 am

well we haven't really seen gelabale play much. we have seen wilkins as a starter and off the bench. i just want to see what the kid can do with extended minutes.

OzThunder · Post #17 » by **OzThunder** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:50 am

yeh suppose it can't hurt at this stage of the season anyway

Post #18 » by **Sweezo** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:38 am

seattlefan35 wrote:are you saying he enjoyed the break a little too much?

That's typically what "flu like symptoms" means. But wait...how old is he? He's not old enough to drink...there must be some horrible, horrible mistake...

Sonics don't really seem to be missing a beat without him in there. This is the best game Earl's ever had as a Sonic. Trade Durant!

Post #19 » by **Sweezo** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:41 am

Ha ha ha...Sonics take the lead.

Big_Mac79 · Post #20 » by **Big_Mac79** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:06 am

Sweezo wrote: This is the best game Earl's ever had as a Sonic. Trade Durant!

Maybe they did. Flu might be a cover.