(Mike Conley Jr, Rudy Gay, O.J Mayo)Ahhh..March Basketball. For the true fans, it does not get any better than this time of the year. The Buckeyes are looking strong (actually they look like Big Ten Champions), and pro playoff races are starting to heat up worldwide.
Every possession, every foul, every timeout, and any other aspect of the game will count more to some degree. This is what it is about..seasoned teams coming together to win Championships. From meticulous film study to the most basic of calls by officials, it all will be looked at with more scrutiny & more pressure. This time of the year is home to those do or die moments that can bring stinging disappointment or the type of joy that cannot be put into words. This time of the year is home to a point where everything you have worked for builds to those clutch last moments that inevitably confirm what you about basketball. We say 'true' basketball fans, because while some may prefer the College/European style over the NBA, or vice verse, we think most can agree that a hot NCAA Tournament is always good for the sport. And the NBA playoffs are always hot in our view.
The 2009/2010 NBA Western Conference Season is currently seeing an unusual occurrence as someone has neglected to tell the Memphis Grizzlies that they are not supposed to be challenging for a playoff spot. The Grizz remain in striking distance to grab the 8th and final position. They have turned it around with All-Star Zach Randolf, whose team attitude and leadership has been nothing short of fantastic, Spanish center Marc Gasol, smooth Rudy Gay, SG OJ Mayo who has been nice this year, and of course the ever improving Mike Conley Jr. We have a tremendous amount of respect for th eyoung point guard out of Lawrence North HS. Some doubted his shooting ability, he proved them wrong. Some wondered if he could be an effective offensive threat, he proved them wrong. Mike is currently coming off a super strong back to back set where he led Memphis past New Orleans with a game high 26/7 & 5 steals, and then followed it up with a 14/8 assist game against Chicago (another W).
#11 is averaging 17 & 6 in his last 5 games.
#11 is averaging 17 & 6 in his last 5 games.
The Grizzlies will entertain the San Antonio Spurs tonight in the type of home game they have grown accustomed to taking. In March, these are the type of contests where there really is not an underdog. You are at home, and you expect to win. Lets see if Memphis can stay in this race.
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