Shy’s Perspective: From Grind City to Clutch City

Quick notes on the Grizzlies 88-86 comeback win against the Blazers

1) How about Marc Gasol? Big Spain once again led his troops to another victory. Gasol finished with a season high 36 points after going 13 of 24 from the field along. He went 4-of-6 from the three point line.

 

2) Tony Allen recorded his second double double of the season with 15 points (6-of-10) and 10 rebounds.

 

3) JaMychal Green grabbed a career high 18 rebounds. Watch out DeAndre Jordan!!

 

4) C.J. McCollum led the Blazers with 24 points. Three other Blazers were in double figures (Lillard 19, Turner 15 and Davis 10).

 

5) In his best outing as a member of the Grizzlies, Toney Douglas rose to the occasion. Douglas had a season high 11 points. Douglas went 4-of-4 from the free throw line which were key to the Grizzlies’ victory. He scored the final six points for the Grizzlies. #SuperClutch

 

Stats of the Game

Field Goal Percentage: Blazers 30.5 percent (25/82), Grizzlies 35.6 percent (31/87).

Rebounds: Blazers 52 (13 OREB), Grizzlies 58 (15 OREB)

Bench Points: Blazers 24, Grizzlies 25

Three Point Field Goals: Blazers 25.0 percent (7/28), Grizzlies 30.0 percent (6/20)

Second Chance Points: Blazers 13, Grizzlies 15

Fastbreak Points: Blazers 10, Grizzlies 12

Assists: Blazers 13, Grizzlies 13

Steals: Blazers 6 Grizzlies 8

 

 

Highlights

 

Takeaways

This season for the Memphis Grizzlies has been pretty remarkable so far. Unfortunately, the struggle has been real but they find ways to get over the hump. No matter what has been thrown their way, they find ways to overcome adversity. The Grizzlies are currently 5-1 since Mike Conley’s injury.

 

What They Said!

David Fizdale on a tough schedule coming up:

“I see opportunity in front of us. I’m different. Everybody else can talk about this buzz saw and all these great teams we play. I see opportunity to beat great teams. I just got a lot of faith in this team no matter who is on the court for us. Obviously, we got into one game at a time trying to win. We fear no one. I know everyone else is looking at the schedule and kind of cringing, but I’m looking forward to it. I want to play against the elites even when we’re down different guys because no matter what, the guys that are on the court, it’s going to be great for them and it’s going to be a great environment. Like I said, I just have a lot of confidence and faith in this group.”

 

Marc Gasol on his impact on winning and current stretch of strong performances:

“Everybody that’s been here a long time knows that I couldn’t care less about numbers. I care that we get wins. They’re not pretty wins, but we’re getting them. The guys are believing, and obviously when we have five or six guys out, it’s easy to count us out, but we find a way to win, and anybody that steps onto the court feels that. We just find a way. Even when you win, or if you lose, it’s next game, next chance, next challenge, and that’s how we go about it.”

 

 

Up Next

The Grizzlies will host the Golden State Warriors at the FedEx Forum on Saturday, December 10th.