R1/GAME5: Grizzlies (2-2) @ OKC Thunder (2-2)

vanjulio · Post #1 » by **vanjulio** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:08 pm

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Memphis Grizzlies (2-2) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (2-2)
08:00 PM CT, April 29th, 2014
Chesapeake Energy Center, OKC, OK
TV: NBA TV :noway:

Team Trivia: Game 4 saw Reggie Jackson score a career-high 32 to lift the Thunder to a 92-89 win. Saturday night brought an end to Memphis's franchise record 15-game home win streak.

Michael Heisley :: 1937 - 2014

Grizzlies Starting 5

Thundercats Starting 5

Bench Heroes

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGqjUPvVvmk[/youtube]

vanjulio · Post #2 » by **vanjulio** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:18 pm

They (ESPN's Doris Burke) called Reggie Jackson "unheralded" when drafted to the THunder. Can someone explain to me how an "unheralded" player gets drafted in the first round of the NBA draft to a multimillion dollar contract? because I need to get in on that. They also said he learned on the fly how to play basically with Westbrook injured. I found these comments ridiculous since I watched Jackson very closely as a college player and had predicted this success from the beginning.

Post #3 » by **SD2042** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:00 pm

Van, that's what the average joe call "not doing their research". It's clear that they did not in this case. When the average person does research on any topic, bias can interfere regardless if it's personal or just a state of assumption. I did not have the opportunity to watch Jackson play in college. So I'm not in any position to determine how good or bad he would've turn out in the pros. Clearly he's making a case for himself throughout this season.

vanjulio · Post #4 » by **vanjulio** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:50 pm

yeah I know - they were comments I expect to hear about undrafted/DLeague contract signees is all I'm sayin' tho. There is definite bias to the stars on these broadcasts. My jaw dropped yesterday as they called Blake griffin on a "circus shot" and then when Steph Curry did almost the same move they called it "extremely talented".

One time I was shooting hoops in the park here on my own and I nailed one, over the backboard from behind the goal - perfect swish. I do this all the time. A man was walking by with his wife and he goes " HOLY CRAP! I bet you can't do that again!!!" So I said - "ok sure" and did it again!! he just walked away! All these NBA players are capable of more than given credit sometimes and even, sometimes, regular people like myself! :lol:

LBJ / KOBE / MELO / CP3 etc are not the only people on the planet capable of making great plays!

Post #5 » by **SD2042** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:31 pm

vanjulio wrote:yeah I know - they were comments I expect to hear about undrafted/DLeague contract signees is all I'm sayin' tho. There is definite bias to the stars on these broadcasts. My jaw dropped yesterday as they called Blake griffin on a "circus shot" and then when Steph Curry did almost the same move they called it "extremely talented".

One time I was shooting hoops in the park here on my own and I nailed one, over the backboard from behind the goal - perfect swish. I do this all the time. A man was walking by with his wife and he goes " HOLY CRAP! I bet you can't do that again!!!" So I said - "ok sure" and did it again!! he just walked away! All these NBA players are capable of more than given credit sometimes and even, sometimes, regular people like myself!

LBJ / KOBE / MELO / CP3 etc are not the only people on the planet capable of making great plays!

Nice story bro! Dude couldn't stand that you drained the shot back to back. You made him eat crow to go. lol
As for the Griffin vs. Curry deal. Natural assumption with Curry being a profilic shooter/scorer that he's capable of making shots regardless of impossibility. Griffin on the other hand was considered "lucky" to make the circus shot as he's not a natural shooter like Curry is.

vanjulio · Post #6 » by **vanjulio** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:17 pm

Grizzlies won their last game on OKC's floor.. ... no reason they can't do it again?

As the seconds tick by closer to start time tomorrow, I'm starting to call this a MUST WIN game...

We need to handle business ala the SPurs in round 1 2011.

Post #7 » by **SD2042** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:32 pm

You're right. It's put up or shut up time for the Grizzlies. One thing I wish they do a better job on is to protect these leads. Got to know how to keep a clam on your opponent and never let them off the hook.

Post #8 » by **jman3134** » Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:11 am

Sad I am going to miss this one! Really hope we can lock them down and our bench steps up.

darkangle901 · Post #9 » by **darkangle901** » Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:22 am

They have to show the kind of concentration they showed in game 2, when they missed very few FT's, wide open jumpers, and bunnies at the rim.

They also have to figure out how they're going to deal with OKC's more aggressive P&R defense on Conley.

Skrilla Steve · Post #10 » by **Skrilla Steve** » Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:22 pm

I have been so ready for this game since game 4 (which sucked the life out of me by the way). Being at game 4, there were multiple times in the game where it was deafening in the arena. Then, after the result in OT, you could here a pin drop in that place. One of the more disappointing games I've been to live.

Let's hope we can bounce back and get the win tonight. I'll be yelling again (this time at my tv though). Need a big game from Z-Bo

Snoopie · Post #11 » by **Snoopie** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:42 am

Missed most of the 1st quarter and it sounds like we've had a good one. Currently leading 30-25 and if I'm reading correctly Prince has been scoring!

Zbo looks like he's finally ready to atone for a very weak start to the playoffs.

Snoopie · Post #12 » by **Snoopie** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:54 am

We really need to bank these points while we can. I can't see us sustaining such a high clip all game so we really need to strike it while it's hot.

darkangle901 · Post #13 » by **darkangle901** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:28 am

Snoopie wrote:We really need to bank these points while we can. I can't see us sustaining such a high clip all game so we really need to strike it while it's hot.

If they keep getting these shots, there's no reason to expect them not to score 110+

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Snoopie · Post #14 » by **Snoopie** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:36 am

darkangle901 wrote:
Snoopie wrote:We really need to bank these points while we can. I can't see us sustaining such a high clip all game so we really need to strike it while it's hot.

If they keep getting these shots, there's no reason to expect them not to score 110+

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Can't see us losing if we score 110+...

And the way this 3rd has started......

BigAlymphoma · Post #15 » by **BigAlymphoma** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:21 am

I am so sorry for all of you. This has to be incredibly disappointing.

Snoopie · Post #16 » by **Snoopie** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:34 am

BigAlymphoma wrote:I am so sorry for all of you. This has to be incredibly disappointing.

Haha, the fat lady aint quite singing yet.

Those 4-point plays though....

Post #17 » by **SD2042** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:44 am

Back and forth misses y both teams and now TA gets fouled

Goes 1-2 from the line

and Tay taps the Grizz get the off.rebound to Conley.

Snoopie · Post #18 » by **Snoopie** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:45 am

Yep huge rebound. Not sure about the T/O though... just gives OKC time to draw up another play for their next possession..

Post #19 » by **SD2042** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:46 am

Damn Conley!

Snoopie · Post #20 » by **Snoopie** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:49 am

I'll never understand why Gasol didn't just pop it up