Game 30 - Nets vs. Grizzlies - Wednesday, February 15, 7:30

by Net Income on Feb 15, 2012 7:13 AM EST in Game Previews

The Grizzlies, of course, were the surprise team of the NBA playoffs last year, getting to the Western Conference Finals. This year,. they've been hit by injuries and are fighting for a playoff spot at 15-14, just outside the eighth spot. Darrell Arthur and Zach Randolph have been missed and still will be vs. the Nets. Randolph has only just started practicing. Of course, they have Marc Gasol.

Moreover, Memphis' young backcourt and swingmen have stepped up. Mike Conley had 21 points and four assists Tuesday vs. the Rockets, leading the Grizzlies in assists for the 25th straight game, the longest such streak in the NBA this year. Rudy Gay, always capable of hot shooting, hit 5-of-8 field goals in the second quarter, finished with 20 points. The Grizzlies are 11-4 when Gay scores at least 20. Tony Allen remains the defensive stalwart. He held Houston’s Kevin Martin scoreless for the first time in six years. O.J. Mayo, rumored to be a Nets trade target, had 10 off the bench.

For the Nets, Avery Johnson will have the luxury of 11 players on the court. DeShawn Stevenson returns (and with his re-spun knees) and Andre Emmett, who will wear No. 14, joins the team from the D-League. It's the first time since January 25 that the Nets have had more than 10 players active and available.

New Jersey Nets Game Notes - New Jersey Nets
Memphis Grizzlies Game Notes - Memphis Grizzlies
Getting Inside - New Jersey Nets - Sports Xchange
Getting Inside - Memphis Grizzlies - Sports Xchange
Grizzlies-Nets Preview - Andy Ferguson - Stats LLC
Good news for Nets: Brook Lopez is getting back in the flow after broken foot - Stefan Bondy - New York Daily News
Nets encouraged after Brook Lopez practices for first time in two months - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
Brook Lopez returns to practice for New Jersey Nets - Fred Kerber - New York Post
Nets sign Emmett to help replace Bogans - Tim Bontemps - New York Post
Game 30: Grizzlies at Nets - Tim Bontemps - New York Post
Nets' hopes brighten with Brook Lopez at practice - Pete Caldera - The Record
Nets’ Brook Lopez returning soon? - Mark J. Miller - Yahoo! Sports
Q and A: Grizzlies' Rudy Gay discusses the rehab, future, fallout from his season-ending injury last year - Ron Tillery - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Sic Tony Allen on Deron and it’s all over

by muwu on Feb 15, 2012 7:15 AM EST reply actions

I don't think so swag is back I think the rust may be gone plus Sevenson is back

by NetsDynasty on Feb 15, 2012 7:22 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Swag

It will be nice to have 1 more player who can get to the basket and make his own shot.
we really need to get in the paint more. It’s hard without Brook, but with D-Will and Swag
both attacking, we can hopefully make defenses collapse a little more.

"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."

by jrtallent on Feb 15, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions

ANDRE EMMITT DROPPING 30 TONIGHT!

by netsfanallday on Feb 15, 2012 7:22 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Sic anybody who knows how to spell defense

On Deron and its all over.
Must get Disney Wookie back.

by Jron on Feb 15, 2012 8:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

identical to gs game

by idrise12 on Feb 15, 2012 7:26 AM EST reply actions

what?

The grizzlies didn’t make it to the western conference finals last year. They lost to the Thunder in 7 games. It was Thunder Mavericks in the west finals! Right?

by newarknjnets on Feb 15, 2012 7:41 AM EST reply actions