Game 2: Grizzlies @ Spurs

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:13 am

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Who: Memphis Grizzlies(1-0) @ San Antonio(0-1)
When: Wednesday, April 20th
Where: AT&T Center in San Antonio,TX
Time: 7:00 PM CST
TV/Radio: SpSo/TNT / WRBO 103.5 FM
Overall Series: Spurs lead 47-16
Playoff Series: Spurs lead 4-1
Season Series: Tied 2-2
Trivia Facts: Grizzlies SF Sam Young and Spurs C Dejuan Blair were teammates @ the Univesity of Pittsburgh.

AT&T Center

The Lowdown

The Grizzlies withstood the odds on Sunday and did the impossible. They won a playoff game for the first time in franchise history against the Spurs. Thru key defensive stops and key offensive possessions.The Grizzles managed to hold in a tight game that was heavily contested from start to finish. The Spurs are the Spurs for a reason. They will look to adjust their mistakes in game 2 mix in with the return of SG Manu Ginobili in the lineup. The Grizzlies will also look to make adjustments to better their chances to winning a pivota game 2 on tonight in SA. Can the Grizzlies do it again? We will find out.

Michael Buffer

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeC65tSSNM4&feature=related[/youtube]

Grizzlies Celeb of the Game

Neve Campbell

Grizzlies Starters

Spurs Starters

Post #2 » by **boogiesdad** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:05 pm

This promises to be an exciting game.

Can you imagine the excitement level at the Forum, if we win this game?

Post #3 » by **SD2042** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:17 pm

If the Grizz can get another win in SA. I can imagine that Games 3 & 4 here would be sellouts for sure.

ThreeYearPlan · Post #4 » by **ThreeYearPlan** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:01 pm

SD2042 wrote:If the Grizz can get another win in SA. I can imagine that Games 3 & 4 here would be sellouts for sure.

I think 3 already sold out, 4 is a couple 1,000 short

vanjulio · Post #5 » by **vanjulio** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:35 pm

game 1 I had butterflies in my stomach and that sickly ghost of christmas past haunting me with the 12 playoff losses looming over allm y thoughts....

now this game I am just super super hyped for!!

LET"S GO GRIZZ!!!

It_Was_Typed · Post #6 » by **It_Was_Typed** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:51 pm

LEGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

jefe · Post #7 » by **jefe** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:17 pm

Jarvo on Channel 5 reported that Manu was seen leaving the Spurs locker room in street clothes about 5 minutes ago

jefe · Post #8 » by **jefe** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:25 pm

Nevermind. Ginobli is playing.

VanCityRaps · Post #9 » by **VanCityRaps** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:36 am

Go Grizz!

mid-post · Post #10 » by **mid-post** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:12 am

Back from my involuntary vacation. What did I miss? :-?

Post #11 » by **SD2042** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:17 am

The game was another tight one for both teams. Both teams didn't shoot the ball well. The defensive pressure is the main key in this series. Whoever enforces their will on the defensive end the best will determine who wins the series. For the Grizz there is still a chance. TOs' and lack of better offensive production is what led to the loss.

We're at home for Games 3 & 4. Here's what needs to happen.

Interior defense must be in check by keeping the Spurs slashers out the lanes.
Hit the boards hard and win the battle.
If transition offense is an option, take it!
The home crowd got your back. Use it!

jefe · Post #12 » by **jefe** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:02 pm

Terrible turnovers at key points and failing to find the corner three point shoot on D hurt alot.

I thought the biggest momentum swing came at the start of the second half: Tony Allen throwing back-to-back bad passes on inbounds, leading to quick points for the Spurs and a loud crowd. It seems the entire team came out of the locker room lackadaisical, while the Spurs came out amped up and grabbed the momentum with passionate play.

mid-post · Post #13 » by **mid-post** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:56 am

I blame NBATV. Also Zach's foul issues.