Chip Shots: Grizzlies Game of Thrones
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground. I don’t know how many people are following the HBO series “Game of Thrones” but I have been a follower for many...
View ArticleChip Shots: Why Does Inadvertent Mean No Foul?
Inadvertent. I keep hearing this word. C. J. McCollum’s elbow thrown into Mike Conley was called ‘inadvertent’ despite the blow resulting in Conley’s face being fractured in three places, two of which...
View ArticleChip Shots: 5 Keys to the Game Tonight
Tonight’s game is huge for the Grizzlies. Going down 2-1 with 2 games remaining to be played in Oakland would be nearly insurmountable. Teams down 2-1 and without home court advantage have a very slim...
View ArticleEpisode 80 – 3SOB Radio 5/9/15 (Hour One)
In the first hour, we chatted with the always delightful Chelsea Chandler about Game 2’s impressive win. Then, we turned to our resident analytical wunderkind Steve Danziger to dicuss the trends of...
View ArticleScar Tissue
Don’t buy into the notion that Golden State is merely a jump shooting team. It’s an uninformed narrative that is lazy. Don’t assume that Steph Curry and Klay Thompson aren’t perfectly capable of coming...
View ArticleHistorical List of Growl Towels & Grizzlies’ Record With Each:
(last updated May 16, 2015) It seems like before every home playoff game a buzz builds around what the Grizzlies‘ “Growl Towels” will say that night. It is a credit to Jason Potter and the Grizzlies...
View ArticleMemphis Grizzlies Bruised by Inspired Golden State Warriors, 101-84
May 11, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts during the game against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum....
View ArticleMaking Adjustments
Let’s get this out of the way right off of the bat: I’m not a basketball stategist. I’ve been watching hoops for 30 years, so I can see when a particular play is killing a defense or if a mismatch...
View ArticleBreak The Walls Down! – Grizzlies @ Warriors – Game 5
Who: Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors What: Western Conference Semis, Game 5 (Series even at 2-2) Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA When: Wednesday, May 12, 9:30 PM CST Watch and Listen: TNT,...
View ArticleGame 6: Nothing is Over
Who: Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors What: Western Conference Semis, Game 6 (Warriors lead series 3-2) Where: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN When: Friday, May 14, 8:30 PM CST Watch and Listen:...
View ArticleMemphis Grizzlies 95, Golden State Warriors 108. Tip of the Cap, Warriors.
Smell that? Ahh, the scent of Downtown Memphis in May, BBQ, Beer, and Basketball on Beale Street. It’s a beautiful thing. I consider BBQ Fest Weekend to be the best Weekend in Memphis every year. If...
View ArticleEpisode 81 – 3SOB Radio 5/16/15 (Hour One)
In the first hour, Chelsea Chandler joined us to reflect on the end of the Grizzlies’ season. Don’t worry — nobody cried…much. Full first hour...
View ArticleEpisode 81 – 3SOB Radio 5/16/15 (Hour Two)
In the second hour, we put a bow on the season before welcoming in Alex Kennedy from Basketball Insiders discuss the Grizzlies-Warriors series, as well as the rest of the NBA playoff scene. Full second...
View ArticleGetting the Star Treatment
I wanted to write this yesterday as soon as news leaked out that the NBA, through mouthpiece Rod Thorn, had decided that Dwight Howard’s contact with Andrew Bogut “was unnecessary, but I didn’t think...
View ArticleSouthwest Division Outlook: Tough
The Golden State Warriors are the reigning champions and will be a force once again next season, let there be no doubt about that. They return every contributor and now have title experience, as well....
View ArticleAssessing the Enemy: Chicago Bulls
Sitting on his throne after another exhausting campaign with a new set of foes to the far west, the king of the east considers the looming threat much closer to his new stronghold. Three days march...
View ArticleEpisode 100 – 3SOB Radio 10/24/15 (Hour Two)
In the second hour, we discussed all things NBA with Chris Mannix of SI.com and NBC Sports Radio, as well as making all our own predictions for the season. Full second hour...
View ArticleThere Is No Spoon
FYI for our loyal Grizz fans: This is a General NBA post. Last night, the Golden State Warriors played a basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Allegedly, that’s what happened, anyways. When...
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