http://www.mail.com/organizations/43844-memphis-grizzlies.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/43844-memphis-grizzlies.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2109902-grizzlies-coach-defends-flagrant-foul-flop.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies want to make sure everyone knows that just because Tony Allen was fined $5,000 for flopping by the NBA, it doesn't mean the key foul he drew in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals wasn't a flagrant. The NBA fined Allen on Friday after the Grizzlies had practiced. Allen did not talk to reporters after Saturday's shoo... Sat, 25 May 2013 18:31:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2109902-grizzlies-coach-defends-flagrant-foul-flop.html 2013-05-25T18:31:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2108800-grizzlies-memphis-ready-to-believe-vs-spurs.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The sentiment? Believe Memphis. The Grizzlies certainly do. Yes, they are down 0-2 to San Antonio in their first Western Conference final, but they take heart in knowing they dug themselves out ... Fri, 24 May 2013 21:33:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2108800-grizzlies-memphis-ready-to-believe-vs-spurs.html 2013-05-24T21:33:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2102216-spurs-ease-up-despite-2-0-lead-grizzlies.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — If the Western Conference finals seem the slightest bit over after two San Antonio wins, hold that thought for a minute. The Spurs have been here before and don't feel at all comfortable with a 2-0 lead. And if there's any team that's not fazed by such a hole, it's the Memphis Grizzlies. With the series shifting to Tennessee for Game 3 ... Wed, 22 May 2013 07:30:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2102216-spurs-ease-up-despite-2-0-lead-grizzlies.html 2013-05-22T07:30:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2101798-spurs-blow-late-lead-beat-grizzlies-93-89-ot.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-po... Wed, 22 May 2013 05:13:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2101798-spurs-blow-late-lead-beat-grizzlies-93-89-ot.html 2013-05-22T05:13:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2097314-spurs-hot-randolph-cold-west-finals.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mike Conley wouldn't let Zach Randolph take the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies' blowout loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. No one on either team expects him to play so poorly the rest of the series. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the Spurs neutralized Randolph in beating the... Mon, 20 May 2013 07:11:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2097314-spurs-hot-randolph-cold-west-finals.html 2013-05-20T07:11:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2096766-spurs-rout-grizzlies-105-83-west-finals-opener.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before. The Memphis Grizzlies looked like the first-timers still trying to adapt to their first conference finals appearance. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the Spurs st... Sun, 19 May 2013 23:22:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2096766-spurs-rout-grizzlies-105-83-west-finals-opener.html 2013-05-19T23:22:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2093970-unlikely-big-3-memphis-1st-western-finals.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Now the Memphis Grizzlies, who traded their leading scorer in January, have surged into their first Western Conference finals behind an unlikely Big Three of their own. Marc Gaso... Fri, 17 May 2013 21:31:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2093970-unlikely-big-3-memphis-1st-western-finals.html 2013-05-17T21:31:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2089536-grizzlies-uncertain-future-to-west-finals.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise's future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club's second big deal in just over a week. Months later, the Grizzlies left town with a far different feeling. Memphis is headed to the Western ... Thu, 16 May 2013 07:19:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2089536-grizzlies-uncertain-future-to-west-finals.html 2013-05-16T07:19:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2089318-grizzlies-edge-thunder-88-84-reach-1st-west-final.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With their trademark grit-and-grind mentality, the Memphis Grizzlies are making history for a franchise with little prior postseason success. Zach Randolph had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Mike Conley added 13 points and 11 assists and the fifth-seeded Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise h... Thu, 16 May 2013 05:48:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2089318-grizzlies-edge-thunder-88-84-reach-1st-west-final.html 2013-05-16T05:48:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2085906-kevin-durant-thunder-risk-elimination.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are showing a knack for closing out tight games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. All that's left to prove is whether they can finish off a playoff series that's been nip and tuck throughout and move on to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history. In each of the first three games of ... Tue, 14 May 2013 21:52:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2085906-kevin-durant-thunder-risk-elimination.html 2013-05-14T21:52:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2083490-grizzlies-beat-thunder-ot-3-1-series-lead.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Hollins demands a certain standard from his Grizzlies that he didn't get in the first half against Oklahoma City. Well, they came through after halftime, and now the Grizzlies are just a win away from this franchise's first Western Conference final. Mike Conley scored 24 points, while Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol each had a do... Tue, 14 May 2013 07:28:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2083490-grizzlies-beat-thunder-ot-3-1-series-lead.html 2013-05-14T07:28:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2079572-grizzlies-take-2-1-lead-beating-thunder-87-81.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies call it grit and grind, and it got them through another ugly game. Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies held off Oklahoma City 87-81 Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in this Western Conference semifinal. Gasol scored 16 ... Sun, 12 May 2013 01:51:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2079572-grizzlies-take-2-1-lead-beating-thunder-87-81.html 2013-05-12T01:51:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2070678-allens-defense-key-grizzlies-top-thunder-99-93.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tony Allen thought it might have been out of desperation that he ended up guarding Kevin Durant in crunch time. Whatever it was, it worked out perfectly for the Memphis Grizzlies. Mike Conley scored 26 points and fueled a late Memphis run while Allen was harassing Durant, and the Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-93 on Tuesd... Wed, 08 May 2013 08:12:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2070678-allens-defense-key-grizzlies-top-thunder-99-93.html 2013-05-08T08:12:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2070358-grizzlies-drop-thunder-99-93-series-1-1.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies wouldn't let Kevin Durant come through in the clutch for the second straight time. This was Mike Conley's time to shine. Conley scored 26 points and fueled a late Memphis run as the Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-93 on Tuesday night to tie the series at one and gain home-court advantage in the Wester... Wed, 08 May 2013 06:03:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2070358-grizzlies-drop-thunder-99-93-series-1-1.html 2013-05-08T06:03:46Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067164-kevin-durant-coming-through-closer.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Pondering Kevin Durant's latest big-time shot on the playoff stage, Lionel Hollins started listing a who's who of NBA greats from days gone by: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Sam Jones, John Havlicek, George Mikan, Bob Pettit. What do they all have in common? "If you just go through the history, all the great... Mon, 06 May 2013 22:10:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067164-kevin-durant-coming-through-closer.html 2013-05-06T22:10:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2065518-thunder-strike-first-take-1-0-lead-grizzlies.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant was in just the right spot and, once he had the ball, knew exactly what to do with it. Derek Fisher poked the ball away from Memphis' Mike Conley and it squirted right to Durant standing under his own basket. The three-time NBA scoring champion raced into the open court, pulled up and connected on a jumper with 11.1 secon... Mon, 06 May 2013 07:13:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2065518-thunder-strike-first-take-1-0-lead-grizzlies.html 2013-05-06T07:13:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064656-durant-thunder-edge-grizzlies-93-91-game-1.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Derek Fisher turned a tough situation for the Oklahoma City Thunder into the worst-case scenario for the Grizzlies. With the Thunder down by one in the final minute, Fisher poked the ball away from Memphis' Mike Conley, springing three-time NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant into the open court with a chance to put Oklahoma City on top... Mon, 06 May 2013 00:23:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064656-durant-thunder-edge-grizzlies-93-91-game-1.html 2013-05-06T00:23:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062540-grizzlies-advance-win-4-straight-clippers.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies are very happy after finally getting a bit of payback for their first-round loss to the Los Angeles Clippers a year ago. They also made a bit of NBA history. Memphis became only the 10th team in NBA history to win four straight after trailing 0-2 — and the first to win the next four all by double digits. The Grizzlies w... Sat, 04 May 2013 07:40:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062540-grizzlies-advance-win-4-straight-clippers.html 2013-05-04T07:40:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062380-grizzlies-advance-with-118-105-win-clippers.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies refused to be pushed around, especially on their home court, and now they're headed back to the Western Conference semifinals for the second time in three seasons. Mike Conley and Zach Randolph scored 23 points each, and the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-105 on Friday night to take the first-round series 4... Sat, 04 May 2013 06:01:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062380-grizzlies-advance-with-118-105-win-clippers.html 2013-05-04T06:01:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061388-odom-starts-griffin-game-6-vs-grizzlies.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Blake Griffin's sprained right ankle is hurting enough that he didn't start Game 6 for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Memphis Grizzlies, though he is active and on the bench. Griffin was limping after the shootaround and moved slowly as he shot jumpers in warmups testing his ankle Friday night. Coach Vinny Del Negro started Lam... Sat, 04 May 2013 01:32:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061388-odom-starts-griffin-game-6-vs-grizzlies.html 2013-05-04T01:32:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2055280-grizzlies-win-3rd-straight-103-93.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Blake Griffin's ankle injury and moved within a victory of clinching their first-round playoff series. Zach Randolph scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter as the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-93 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series. "It c... Wed, 01 May 2013 08:20:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2055280-grizzlies-win-3rd-straight-103-93.html 2013-05-01T08:20:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049182-grizzlies-beat-clippers-104-83-tie-series-2.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — When Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph click together, the Memphis Grizzlies are very, very tough to beat. Gasol and Randolph had 24 points apiece and led a strong rebounding effort by the Grizzlies in a 104-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday that evened their first-round playoff series at 2-all. "The... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:41:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049182-grizzlies-beat-clippers-104-83-tie-series-2.html 2013-04-28T15:41:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2046134-grizzlies-dominate-inside-to-beat-clippers-94-82.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis bench has been missing in action through the first two games against the Los Angeles Clippers. Those reserves are starting to show they can hold their own on the floor and help keep the Grizzlies in this series. Quincy Pondexter scored 10 of his 13 points in the second half, including eight in the final stanza, and the Gr... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:37:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2046134-grizzlies-dominate-inside-to-beat-clippers-94-82.html 2013-04-26T07:37:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045960-grizzlies-beat-clippers-94-82-to-pull-to-2-1.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Randolph's fast start helped the Memphis Grizzlies return to their inside dominance. Randolph had 13 of his 27 points in the first quarter, and he finished with 11 rebounds and the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-82 on Thursday night to pull within 2-1 in this first-round series. "Zach was huge," M... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:58:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045960-grizzlies-beat-clippers-94-82-to-pull-to-2-1.html 2013-04-26T05:58:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2042486-memphis-gasol-wins-nba-defensive-player-honors.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Grizzlies center Marc Gasol insists he isn't being charitable when credits his teammates for winning his first NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Playing great defense is just what they do in Memphis. He said Wednesday that he believes the entire team has been recognized for how the Grizzlies play defense, crediting guards Tony ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:35:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2042486-memphis-gasol-wins-nba-defensive-player-honors.html 2013-04-24T21:35:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038336-clippers-edge-grizzlies-93-91-pauls-shot.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter, then got the ball in the hands of All-Star Chris Paul with the score tied and overtime looming. That's when Paul went to work, fighting off Tony Allen's defense as he tried to drive to the right baseline. Paul got there and put up a one-handed running jumper that went ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:47:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038336-clippers-edge-grizzlies-93-91-pauls-shot.html 2013-04-23T07:47:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034332-clippers-beat-grizzlies-112-91-playoff-opener.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers played above the rim, not enough to live up to their Lob City moniker but enough to beat Memphis at its own rebounding game. Chris Paul led seven players in double figures with 23 points, Eric Bledsoe had 15 and the Clippers dominated the boards in a 112-91 victory over the Grizzlies in their Western Conference ... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:45:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034332-clippers-beat-grizzlies-112-91-playoff-opener.html 2013-04-21T06:45:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029726-there-challenge-heat-nba-playoffs.html Looking for a reason not to pick the Miami Heat to win another NBA title? Don't check the odds, where the Heat are such an overwhelming favorite that it might as well be Tiger Woods against a weekend hacker. Definitely don't bother with the Heat's results, which show exactly three losses since the start of February. ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:42:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029726-there-challenge-heat-nba-playoffs.html 2013-04-18T22:42:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029062-west-braces-tough-postseason-matchups.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The West has been the better conference during the regular season, and now teams are looking for the payoff during the NBA postseason. The conference has been so dominant that the second-seeded New York Knicks in the East would be only the No. 6 seed in the West. Sure, the NBA playoffs will run through the defending champion Miami He... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:57:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029062-west-braces-tough-postseason-matchups.html 2013-04-18T19:57:07Z