Jazz (24-12) vs. Grizzlies (16-19)

vanjulio · Post #1 » by **vanjulio** » Thu Jan 6, 2011 4:17 pm

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Who: Utah Saints (24-12) @ Memphis Grizzlies(16-19)
When: Friday, January 7th
Where: FedEx Forum - Memphis, TN
Time: 7:00 PM CST
TV/Radio: FSUT,SS/ WRBO 103.5FM
Season Series: 0-2

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GrizzledGrizzFan · Post #2 » by **GrizzledGrizzFan** » Thu Jan 6, 2011 8:56 pm

It'd be nice to see the Grizz extend their current streak against quality opponents to 3 games - Utah's ALWAYS a tough ticket though.

Post #3 » by **jman3134** » Thu Jan 6, 2011 9:27 pm

Somehow I do not like our chances against Utah. Their bench may not be all that great, but I think Deron may light us up tonight. Hopefully, I'm wrong though and we can get back to 500.

jefe · Post #4 » by **jefe** » Fri Jan 7, 2011 1:13 pm

Utah always seems to take care of business against the Grizz, so I expect a loss. But I expected a loss in LA and at home against OKC, so what do I know?

xRapHeadx · Post #5 » by **xRapHeadx** » Fri Jan 7, 2011 9:58 pm

These teams are so evenly matched. Rebounding will be the key.

vanjulio · Post #6 » by **vanjulio** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 1:26 am

Millsap is starting. Grizz winning

vanjulio · Post #7 » by **vanjulio** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:40 am

THREE STREAk

ThreeYearPlan · Post #8 » by **ThreeYearPlan** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:40 am

They're so close to turning the corner

GrizzledGrizzFan · Post #9 » by **GrizzledGrizzFan** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:43 am

vanjulio wrote:THREE STREAk

Three quality wins.

I Am Awesome-O · Post #10 » by **I Am Awesome-O** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 6:31 am

ThreeYearPlan wrote:They're so close to turning the corner

That's their pattern though. Make everyone believe they're finally starting to get it, get a string of quality wins, and then up and lose to NJ, Sacramento, etc. The inconsistency is maddening.

Post #11 » by **jman3134** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 8:17 am

I Am Awesome-O wrote:
ThreeYearPlan wrote:They're so close to turning the corner

That's their pattern though. Make everyone believe they're finally starting to get it, get a string of quality wins, and then up and lose to NJ, Sacramento, etc. The inconsistency is maddening.

I'll have to agree with you here. As promising as this win is, (and it is very promising) they have fooled us before.

jefe · Post #12 » by **jefe** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 2:39 pm

I Am Awesome-O wrote:
ThreeYearPlan wrote:They're so close to turning the corner

That's their pattern though. Make everyone believe they're finally starting to get it, get a string of quality wins, and then up and lose to NJ, Sacramento, etc. The inconsistency is maddening.

Taking a look at the schedule, the "let down" losses are going to be Charlotte and Detroit next week - if the Grizz stay true to form

Downtown · Post #13 » by **Downtown** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 7:34 pm

Does anyone besides me think it's no coincidence that since Tony Allen has started the team seems to be playing a little more aggressively as a whole? We talked about in the past the need for a tough defensive perimiter veteran.

mid-post · Post #14 » by **mid-post** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 7:58 pm

Downtown wrote:Does anyone besides me think it's no coincidence that since Tony Allen has started the team seems to be playing a little more aggressively as a whole? We talked about in the past the need for a tough defensive perimiter veteran.

I don't think it's not no coincidence.

I Am Awesome-O wrote:
ThreeYearPlan wrote:They're so close to turning the corner

That's their pattern though. Make everyone believe they're finally starting to get it, get a string of quality wins, and then up and lose to NJ, Sacramento, etc. The inconsistency is maddening.

I'm done making proclamations on this team turning the corner. At least until they win more than 6 in a row.

jefe · Post #15 » by **jefe** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 8:43 pm

Downtown wrote:Does anyone besides me think it's no coincidence that since Tony Allen has started the team seems to be playing a little more aggressively as a whole? We talked about in the past the need for a tough defensive perimiter veteran.

Agreed. He brings his tenacity on almost every possession and it rubs off on the other guys on the floor with him.

Post #16 » by **jman3134** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 9:47 pm

It's funny because every time before I have seen him, he looked out of place in the offense. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that he is not as effective as a decision maker dribbling the ball around. Because Vasquez does not have the best handle as a point, it is a nightmare when he plays alongside Allen. So, when other players dominate the ball and Allen plays a supporting role, he is actually very valuable.