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The Grizzlies really played well defensively last night holding the Mavericks to 35.2% shooting from the floor which is why they won. O.J. Mayo led the way for the Grizzlies last night with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Zach Randolph also had a monster game with 24 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists. Rudy Gay pitched in with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals last night. The Grizzlies are now 8-12 on the year.
The Memphis Grizzlies (7-12) escaped with a 2-point victory last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-16), in a game where it looked like neither team wanted the win. Coming down the stretch both teams struggled at the line. O.J. Mayo had a chance to seal the win for the Grizzlies, but he missed a free throw with 10 seconds left to keep the Timberwolves alive. Timberwolves’ guard Ramon Sessions then drove to the hole and was fouled with 1 second left. Thankfully for the Grizzlies sake, Sessions choked and the Grizz were able to escape with the win. Rudy Gay was the leader for the Grizzlies, with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Ryan Gomes led the Timberwolves with 20 points.
Starting center Marc Gasol is playing at a very high level for the Grizzlies just like his brother did before moving on to the Lakers. The Grizzlies want to keep this Gasol in town for a long time as he is looking like a player to build around. Gasol has played in 18 games (all starts) for the Grizzlies this season and he is averaging 35.7 minutes, 15.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 blocked shots per game. He is also shooting a stunning 63% from the floor this season. If the Grizzlies are to turn things around this season a big reason for it will likely be the play of Gasol.
The Memphis Grizzlies (6-12) did not bring a good effort on defense last night and were crushed by the Utah Jazz (10-7) because of it. They gave up at least 30 points in each of the first three quarters and found themselves down 25 points before the 4th quarter even started. O.J. Mayo led the Grizzlies on offense with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 assist. Marcus Williams had a very good game off the bench with 17 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals in 24 minutes. Jamal Tinsley played terrible, shooting 3-13 from the field for 8 points, 7 assists, and 5 fouls. The Grizzlies were never really in this game as the Jazz had six players in double figures, with Ronnie Brewer leading the way with 25 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 steals.