R1/GAME6: Grizzlies (3-2) VS. OKC Thunder (2-3)

vanjulio · Post #1 » by **vanjulio** » Thu May 1, 2014 1:18 pm

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Oklahoma City Thunder (2-3) @ Memphis Grizzlies (3-2)
07:00 PM CT, MAY DAY, 2014
Grindhouse / FedEx Forum :: MEM
TV: TNT, FSTN, FSOK
Team Trivia: The Grizzlies and Thunder have played an NBA-most 7,955 minutes head-to-head over the last four seasons, well over 1,000 more minutes than any other two teams head-to-head. Memphis is undefeated all-time in Game 6s (4-0), including one home win over Oklahoma City in the 2011 Western Conference Semifinals and two series-clinching home wins (2013 vs LA Clippers, 2011 vs San Antonio).

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53P6df-Veyg#t=10[/youtube]

Grizzlies Starting 5

Thundercats Starting 5

Bench Heroes

vanjulio · Post #2 » by **vanjulio** » Thu May 1, 2014 1:19 pm

Lots of great source for the trivia between these teams I got from here:
http://wreg.com/2014/04/30/grizzlies-tr ... h-thunder/

And this is a great resource from ESPN during the games:
http://espn.go.com/nba/theten/_/team/memphis-grizzlies

Snoopie · Post #3 » by **Snoopie** » Thu May 1, 2014 1:36 pm

I can't wait.. literally cannot wait.

I predicted 4-3 in our favour at the start but I honestly can't see us winning if we don't win tomorrow.. Need to hit those free throws!!

Go Grizz!

vanjulio · Post #4 » by **vanjulio** » Thu May 1, 2014 1:52 pm

Snoopie, I hear ya! It's my birthday today so I just cannnnnnnnnot focus here at work today... just overdosing on Grizz stuff right now.... hence why I'm on here right now. :oops:

I can't wait for this gametime! ⚡ TCB ⚡

Skrilla Steve · Post #5 » by **Skrilla Steve** » Thu May 1, 2014 10:06 pm

Just win...

Post #6 » by **SD2042** » Thu May 1, 2014 11:06 pm

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/23 ... -Oklahoman

I wonder how angry KD is after the Oklahoman called him "Mr. Unreliable" today. The last thing that needs to happen is for KD to get motivated to create havoc tonight.

Time to end the Thunder tonight.

bobobolas10 · Post #7 » by **bobobolas10** » Thu May 1, 2014 11:57 pm

Ok guys, here we are. Lets do it!

Snoopie · Post #8 » by **Snoopie** » Fri May 2, 2014 12:30 am

What will it take for Gasol to get more aggressive and take shots whenever he can?

6 straight points tells me that he should be shooting more and passing less...

bobobolas10 · Post #9 » by **bobobolas10** » Fri May 2, 2014 12:39 am

We are running the whole offense through Marc. 3 FGM in a row is important. Zbo and Gasol are intimidated by ibaka.

Snoopie · Post #10 » by **Snoopie** » Fri May 2, 2014 12:45 am

That's my point. We're running all the offense through Marc but I've lost count the number of times this series he's given up an open look to get it back to Zbo or Conley.

If he has the shot then he needs to just take it.

bobobolas10 · Post #11 » by **bobobolas10** » Fri May 2, 2014 12:48 am

Yep, I can see that too. Kind of floating him somehow, Maybe it is not floating, is more kind of bad adjustment....

Nice three Mr Miller....

Snoopie · Post #12 » by **Snoopie** » Fri May 2, 2014 1:07 am

A lot of good work this quarter being undone by bad shots and missed free throws.

33% from the charity stripe is NOT good enough.

Skrilla Steve · Post #13 » by **Skrilla Steve** » Fri May 2, 2014 1:24 am

Very disappointing half.

vanjulio · Post #14 » by **vanjulio** » Fri May 2, 2014 2:31 am

I may be crazy...... but the way the grizzlies have laid an egg tonight --- I like their chances in game7. They haven't really exerted themselves tonight and just rolled over like a dead dog. They have 48 hrs to seek their souls and "get right with God". I believe they can conquer the darkness. Even in the belly of the beast and the land of unholy depravity, they could emerge with a victory. But tonight - they only deserve the shadow of defeat. Their charge has been snuffed like a candle in the wind.

Post #15 » by **SD2042** » Fri May 2, 2014 2:31 am

Not looking good at all. And with MC11 hamstring questionable. This looks like we're going back to OKC to settle this once and for all.

Post #16 » by **SD2042** » Fri May 2, 2014 2:35 am

vanjulio wrote:I may be crazy...... but the way the grizzlies have laid an egg tonight --- I like their chances in game7. They haven't really exerted themselves tonight and just rolled over like a dead dog. They have 48 hrs to seek their souls and "get right with God". I believe they can conquer the darkness. Even in the belly of the beast and the land of unholy depravity, they could emerge with a victory. But tonight - they only deserve the shadow of defeat. Their charge has been snuffed like a candle in the wind.

Sounds like you been hitting the bible a little bit. I hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel for the Grizzlies.

Post #17 » by **SD2042** » Fri May 2, 2014 2:38 am

I see we have a Jamal Franklin appearance.

vanjulio · Post #18 » by **vanjulio** » Fri May 2, 2014 2:48 am

honestly - I believe the grizzlies had a night off tonight and can give it to them in game7.

We have a **** brewing. It's up to the guys in blue to right the ship on the road!
couldn't have gone much worse tonight. I can only hope they do some soul searching and get back on page here. The path of the righteous is narrow. if you believe, there is no doubt

Snoopie · Post #19 » by **Snoopie** » Fri May 2, 2014 2:54 am

That was a disgusting effort.

Outscored by plenty in all quarters except the last (which we won by 1 point).

69% from the free throw line... what? Sure, even if we hit all the ones we missed (9), we wouldn't have won, but it would have put pressure on the Thunder at the all the crucial times.

Back to basics or go home is pretty much the message I'd be giving them if I were Joerger.

Post #20 » by **jman3134** » Fri May 2, 2014 3:10 am

Worked late and missed this one. How serious is the Conley injury?

Kind of glad I missed this one.