November 8, 2010
Zach Randolph had 23 points and 20 rebounds Monday as the Grizzlies held on for a 109-99 win at home over the Suns. Rudy Gay passed the 20-point mark for the eighth straight game with 22 while Mike Conley and O.J. Mayo scored 16 each for Memphis (4-4). Full Story. | Discuss
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Postgame Notes
- The Grizzlies avenged a double-overtime loss to the Suns in Phoenix on Friday, earning their second-straight victory and evening their record at .500 on the young season… The Grizzlies improved to 2-1 at home this season, winning back-to-back games after falling in the season opener.
- Memphis led tonight’s game for all but 15 seconds, holding an advantage of as many as 18 points at 10:45 remaining in the 4th quarter.
- The Grizzlies improved to 2-3 against the Pacific Division and while the Suns dropped to 1-2 against the Southwest.
- Memphis is 2-0 at home against the Western Conference and 4-3 overall… Phoenix is now 2-4 against the West.
- All five Grizzlies starters scored in double figures for Memphis, while Tony Allen also added 10 off the bench.
- Key Stat: The Grizzlies held the Suns to 99 points, just the second time that Phoenix has been held under 100 on the season… Memphis is now 4-0 when holding opponents to under 100 points while the Suns are 0-2 when held under the century mark… Phoenix entered the game tonight with 109.8 points per game, third-best in the NBA.
- Key Run: The Grizzlies used a 15-2 run from the 2:57 mark in the third quarter to 10:45 remaining in the fourth to give them their biggest lead, an 18-point advantage, at 93-75.
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Conleyentered the game as the NBA’s steals leader with 3.29 thefts per game, added to his total by swiping four steals tonight, his sixth game with three-or-more steals this season.
They said...
Coach Hollins
On Zach Randolph’s rebounds...
“It is huge to have the guy (Zach Randolph) that cleans up all the boards and gives us extra possessions and gets us to the free throw line. We played pretty good without him but you see the impact he has on the guys.”
On Xavier Henry’s performance...
“He (Xavier Henry) played pretty good. It is not just his 14 points; it is what he is doing defensively. He understands a little bit of what we are trying to do defensively. He got a couple of steals and collections. I am pleased with the way he played. I just need him to be consistent and tonight he was.”
On deflections...
“We have to play smart. If we don’t turn it over and get good shots, then come down and play solid defense, we have a chance.”
On the bench play...
“It is the same rotation that I used in Sacramento. It is not set in stone, but these are the guys. The next few games I am going to utilize these guys and see what they produce.” “Early in the season everybody has to play their way into the rotation and play their way out of the rotation, I don’t think you will see a set rotation. Especially when you added players and you are trying to figure out who can do what.”