Memphis Hardwood: Recent Episodes
Anthony Siracusa
Hosted by Anthony Siracusa and Marvin Stockwell, Memphis Hardwood brings you weekly updates on Memphis Grizzlies Basketball from Memphis, TN - Hoop City USA. Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network. https://backtothelight.net
As the 23-24 campaign (thankfully!) comes to a close, Marvin and Anthony reflect on the return of BC, GG Jackson, and Marc Gasol's jersey retirement.
As the Grizzlies round the corner towards the conclusion of this oh so woeful season, Marvin and I point to a few key areas to watch. There is still a lot to figure out before the season clock reads 0:00. Marcus Smart, Brandon Clarke, the big rotation and more. It's all yours on a brand new Memphis hardwood!
The Grizzlies ended a nine game skid with two exciting victories over the Houston Rockets and the Milwaukee Bucks. GG Jackson continues to impress, Vince Williams, Jr. looks like the wing of the future...so what to do about Ziaire? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on a brand new Memphis Hardwood.
Shout out to Steve-o, a light hearted if heavy footed behemoth of a man who brought so much joy to we Grizzlies fans for years. Marvin and Anthony talk about the big man's importance to the team and discuss what makes this season worth it amid a continuing rash of losses.
The Bug. VWJ. A menace. A playmaker. Clutch scorer. "Mr. Relevant." Whatever you call him, Vince Williams, Jr. has given a breath of life to Grizzlies fans amid the malaise of a seemingly cursed season. Marvin and Anthony dive into VWJ's game and much more on the latest Memphis Hardwood.
Well, what more can we say. Ja is out for the season and it looks grim for the Grizzlies...except they beat the pants of the Mavericks last night and hope springs eternal! Per usual Marvin and I find many things to look forward to amid the most recent bad news for the team. Tune in and hear our favorite Grizzlies storylines as we start this new year.
Ja Morant returned to the court last night and commanded the attention of the NBA world once again. Marvin and Anthony break down Ja's return and give some love to Penny and the Tigers given their recent run. It's all your on a new Memphis Hardwood!
Despite a 'Grizzly' stretch for our Grizzly Bears, there are some things to celebrate. Desmond Bane is playing at a VERY elite level...All NBA for sure. The team might really have something in Vince Williams, Jr., and we love Jaren Jackson, Jr.'s face up game. The Grizzlies get 12 back in a mere 6 days, but how will the team adjust? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on a new Memphis Hardwood!
The Grizzlies had a .500 week with improved play and a couple solid wins. Throughout the week, the Grizzlies have played harder with Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams, Jr. serving as bright spots. How will the Grizz fare over the last 6 between now and when Ja returns? Anthony and Marvin break it all down and offer you a prediction.
Well, the Grizzlies have lost four in a row and, in the latest loss, Marcus Smart read his team the riot act. Are the Grizzlies unraveling? Will Smart's 'pep talk' be helpful to the team? Are we still just counting down the days until Ja gets back? Why did this team win when so readily in the past when they were so under-manned, while now they can barely score the basketball? Marvin and Anthony break it all down in a brand new Memphis Hardwood. Spoiler Alert: we remain positive!
Playing .500 ball over their last four, the Memphis Grizzlies appear to have found some solutions. Santi Aldama has made a huge impact for this team, and Bismack Biyombo has created offensive rebounds and second chances for a team desperate for additional possessions. Marv and I talk about Dillon's first game against the Grizzlies, and we check in on old friend Mike Conley as well. All this and more on a new Memphis Hardwood!
The Grizzlies continue their skid through a rough patch and, well, Marv and I try to keep it positive. We talk about Jacob Gilyard, how the Grizzlies will look different when Ja is back. But with the loss of Marcus Smart for maybe a while and maybe also Luke Kennard...we end up talking about Dillon Brooks and the Rockets and even a little Draymond Green. This is a tough time for Grizz fans, but hey - this too shall pass.
Marvin and Anthony celebrate the Grizzlies' first win, and point to the single most important factor in the team's recent challenges. There are certainly some areas where the team can improve, but as fans discuss a big trade or firing a coach it's important to keep the main thing the main thing.
This wasn't the start of the season we envisioned, but Marvin and Anthony find plenty to be hopeful about as the Grizzlies prepare to travel to Utah tonite. Tune in to this latest Memphis Hardwood!
With the news that Steven Adams is out for the season, the Grizzlies have to recalibrate as they enter tonite's opening match up against the Pelicans? What can we look forward to this season? How will the Grizzlies adjust? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on a new Memphis Hardwood!
Marvin and Anthony are BACK on a new episode of Memphis Hardwood. We talk about the battle for the starting small forward spot, Derrick Rose as a Grizzly, Kenny Lofton, Jr., Santi's rebounding, JJJ's face up game and so much more. It's all your on a new Memphis Hardwood!
Keith Parish from Fastbreak Breakfast joins us to discuss the final three games of the 2014 playoffs. We talk about the squeaker of a victory that puts the Grizzlies up 3-2 in OKC, the Game 6 blowout of the Grizzlies on their home floor, and the legendary, controversial, and unfortunate suspension of Z-Bo for game 7. The series was a heartbreaker for the Grizzlies, but it was undoubtedly one of the most memorable in franchise history. Check it out!
Was the 2014 Playoff series against the OKC Thunder the best Grizzlies playoff series of all time? If not the best, it's certainly top three. Marvin and Anthony break it all down with Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast in Part I of this two part series on the 2013 - 2014 Memphis Grizzlies season.
Anthony and Marvin are back to talk USA Basketball - a team which Jaren Jackson, Jr. anchors defensively. Plus, a breakdown of our favorite match ups in the Grizzlies 2023 - 2024 schedule. Get it now on the latest Memphis Hardwood!
After a brief summer reprieve, Marvin and Anthony are back in the saddle and talking Memphis Grizzlies. We cover the addition of Marcus Smart, the subtraction of Dillon Brooks, the arrival of Derrick Rose, the bears of summer, and who we think will win the small forward starting spot on opening night. All this and more on a brand new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
This pod has been a long time coming, but Marvin and Anthony needed a little time to reset before talking about the end of the 22-23 season. We walk through why this season had a particularly painful ending, and look forward to the ways the Grizzlies might get back on track in the year to come.
The Grizzlies took a tough loss to one of the greatest to ever play the game. No matter his age, Lebron James came through when it mattered most for the Grizzlies. With the team now looking down the abyss of a 3-1 series deficit, what comes next? Marv and Anthony break it all down on a brand new episode of Memphis Hardwood .
The Grizzlies notch game two at home without Ja Morant as the team continues to shine with Tyus Jones at point guard. Marv and Anthony look at the rebounding numbers, turnovers, points off of turnovers, and see more potential in the Grizzlies bench as the team heads to LA for game 3 on Saturday night. Tune in for all this and more on a new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
Marvin and Anthony explore what went right, and what went wrong, in the Grizzlies' 128-112 loss to the Lakers at home in FedExForum. What to do about Anthony Davis? What about the bench? Who steps up for this Grizzlies team? Anthony and Marvin break it all down on a new Memphis Hardwood!
Your Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. What should you expect from this Grizzlies team? What do the match ups look like? How about the blinding white heat of the LA lights and the media circus that follows Lebron? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on our first postseason Memphis Hardwood for 2023!
With just a couple games left in the regular season, Marvin and Anthony celebrate the great play of David Roddy, the emergence of JJJ and Bane as half court offensive threats, the nuclear firepower that is Luke Kennard, and we speculate about the areas of strength and weakness for the Grizzlies as the move into the post season. All this and more in a new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
Marvin and Anthony explore the way the national media has covered Ja Morant's absence from the team, plus we FINALLY get to a little basketball as well. The Grizzlies are playing great right now and we begin to scratch the surface on why that's the case. Join us for this short episode of Memphis Hardwood as we begin to ramp up our frequency of podcasts in anticipation of the postseason!
It's tough times in Grizz Nation at the moment. Marvin and Anthony talk about why the Ja Morant news is bigger than Ja, dive into the implications of BC's injury, and find the silver lining for the Grizzlies as they embark on their last 18 games. We keep it positive and see a path forward for this team, but that path will require them to dig deep. All this and more on a new Memphis Hardwood.
The Grizzlies are riding a two game winning streak, beating the best team in the West on Saturday and beating the team with the most star power in the league last night. Ja Morant had a franchise record 28 points in the third quarter, but he didn't earn these victories alone. Xavier Tillman, Sr. has been huge. Santi Aldama continues to impress. And the Block Panther is doing Block Panther things. Plus, Luke Kennard is shooting 53% as a Grizzly! Anthony and Marvin break down this recent streak of great play and get you set for the stretch run. It's all yours on a new Memphis Hardwood!
The Grizzlies take the court for the first time post all star break this evening against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. What are our expectations for this team as they prepare for these final 25 games of the season? Where do they need to improve as they get ready for the playoff push? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on an all new Memphis Hardwood.
As fans, we can spend a lot of time on the roller coaster of wins and losses. Luckily for us as Grizzlies fans, this has not really been the case over the last few years. There has been consistent winning and exceeding expectations. But with the Grizzlies losing 9 of their last 12 games, and sinking closer to the 3 seed than the 1 seed, the roller coaster has sent us on some dips and dives. After last week's optimism Anthony suggests it may be time for some urgency among the Grizzlies. Marvin and Anthony talk through the lack of urgency and, as ever, Marvin keeps us focused on the positives as we get ready for the post-all star break push. All this and more on a new Memphis Hardwood!
The second best defense in the league showed up last night as the Grizzlies held the Chicago Bulls to 89 points - perhaps brining an end to this extended losing skid which has seen the Grizzlies drop 8 of the last 9 before last night.
Marvin and Anthony break it all down, from Dillon Brooks' role on this team to JJJ's all star appearance to Santi's role in the halfcourt and more. It's all yours on a new Memphis Hardwood!
With the Grizzlies dropping 7 of their last 8 games, Marvin and Anthony talk about what's ailing the team - and what it might take to get back on track. Tune in for the latest Memphis Hardwood!
Wow - what a game last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers! The Grizzlies extended their winning streak to a franchise best 11 games, and it was the defense that showed up late to give the Grizz a W. Marvin and Anthony discuss Dillon Brooks' role on this team, JJJ's defense, BC's resurgence, Desmond Bane (he's back!), and a whole lot more a new episode of Memphis Hardwood.
Happy 2023 yall! Marvin and Anthony are back to talk all things Grizzlies amid this 8 game win streak for the team. We go in depth on Tyus Jones and the bench, break down the wing rotation in advance of a postseason run, and laud the recent dominating play of JJJ. Come for the Grizzlies and stay for the jokes - we've got it all for you on a new Memphis Hardwood!
While the Grizzlies have gone 1-4 over their last 5, they are 6-4 over their last ten. What ails the Bears in Beale St. Blue? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on a new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
The Grizz drop two straight to start their Christmas road trip. Are Marv and Anthony worried? Nah - we feel great about the team. We talk about why they dropped two games they could have - maybe should have won - and speculate what that means for the rest of this road trip. Plus, we do a "David Roddy" watch, discuss the Grizzlies bench, and eagerly await the return of the dominant and less foul prone JJJ. All that and more on a new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
We spend a lot of time talking about the other guys on this podcast. It could be our scrappy punk rock roots, always wanting to support the underdogs and lesser known players. It could be because so many players are so good on the Grizzlies that we simply have to share the love. But today we spend some time talking about Ja Morant's leadership - and why it is more than points, assists, and rebounds. Tune in for Ja and stay for musings on the Grizzlies six game winning streak - four in a row at home. All this and more on a new Memphis Hardwood!
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Down four rotation players? If you're the Memphis Grizzlies, no problem! Play a few rookies, ask your starter-level back-up point guard to have a career night, and you're good to go. The Grizzlies have won 6 of the last 7, JJJ looks unstoppable, and even with bad news on the Desmond Bane front, the Grizzlies future looks bright. The squad appears to be hitting their stride just as they are ramping up for their Christmas Day game against the Warriors.
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Offense? Defense? Rookies? Jaren? How's it going for the Grizzlies a quarter of the way through? Drawing on advanced stats and the naked eye, Marvin and Anthony break it all down as the Grizzlies prepare for Ziaire and Dez to rejoin the line up.
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What can we expect now that Jaren Jackson, Jr. is back and Desmond Bane is out? Will the Grizzlies continue to win as they did last year when stars were out? What about David Roddy and Jake Laravia? Can they step up their game with one of the NBA's best scorers on the pine? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on a brand new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
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The Grizzlies have won four of their last five and they are looking even better this year than last year. Why? Marvin and Anthony break it all down, including how replacing the Melt and Kyle with rookies has worked out well for the Grizzlies so far. All this and more on a new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
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The Beale Street Bears of late fall just wrapped up a road trip where they dropped two games against old friend Mike Conley and the Jazz, but they looked quite good in wins over Sacramento and Portland. How is DB playing since he returned? Why is the defense so porous? How is Santi holding up in his temporary starting role? And what about Taylor Jenkins' favorite new rookie David Roddy? Marvin and I get into all of this and much more on the latest Memphis Hardwood.
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Is Ja is making an early case for MVP? Is this team still deep? Do the rookies look like they belong? Is the shooting actually better this year? Based on early results from a limited sample size, the answer to all the above could be absolutely. One thing is for sure though - this has been a fun start to a new Grizzlies season, and we have a lot to unpack after just four games. Marvin and Anthony break it all down on a new episode of Memphis Hardwood.
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Marvin and Anthony take a look back at the preseason for the purpose of getting you ready for the start of the regular season. What can we expect from the bench as a whole? BC's new contract suggests he is a part of the future of this team. What about Roddy and LaRavia? Who comes off the bench first? Can Santi get it done as we wait for JJJ? All this and more on a new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
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In a new Memphis Hardwood, Anthony and Marvin forecast the future with ridiculous prognostications after only 2 preseason games. I mean hey, why not? This Memphis Grizzlies team looks excellent and both Marvin and Anthony are hard wired optimists. We project their defensive rating, general playoff seeding, make some wild player predictions, and talk about what the leap from last year to this year might look like.
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Marvin and Anthony broadcast live from Memphis at Memphis Made Brewing Company with extra special guests. Memphis Made owner Andy Ashby joined us to talk about his brewery and love for the Grizzlies. J.D. Reager discussed how his passion for the Tigers led to his Grizzlies fandom. Michael Sheffield talked about what we might expect from this team out of the gate, and Anthony Sain joined us to close out the show with some key insights. All this and more on a special LIVE episode of Memphis Hardwood!
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Longtime Grizzlies blogger and podcaster Anthony Sain joins Memphis Hardwood to talk about the upcoming season. We talk about all the ways Anthony has covered the team, discuss big takeaways from media day, chat about the importance of Danny Green, what to do at the 4, whether Ja can help the team more by doing less...and so much more on this new episode of Memphis Hardwood.
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The Grizzlies came back home from LA 0-2 in the 2013 first round playoffs, but LA would not win another game. The Grizzlies took control of the series and, in the process, left us with one of the most memorable games in franchise history: a Game 6 closeout at FedEx Forum. Plus, the Grizzlies dominate the Thunder en route to a disappointing Western Conference Finals showdown with the Spurs. Join Marvin and Anthony and special guest Kevin Lipe as we close the book on this most memorable season.
The 2012 - 2013 Memphis Grizzlies season was among the most consequential in franchise history. They traded Rudy Gay, up that point a person seen as a franchise pillar. Marc Gasol won Defensive Player of the Year. The team hit 56 wins - a record that still stands today (although it is now tied with the 2021 - 2022 season). And perhaps most importantly, the Grizzlies went deeper in the playoffs than they had before or since - reaching the Western Conference Finals. Long time Grizzlies writer Kevin Lipe joins Marvin and Anthony to break down this oh so important season and postseason run for the Grizzlies. This is an episode you do not want to miss.
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The Memphis Grizzlies were hot on the heels of a first playoff victory in 2011 - beating San Antonio in 6 and pushing the KD-led Thunder to 7 games. And then the 2011 lockout hit: no basketball until the day after Christmas. With the fall gone and momentum flagging, things get worse when Z-bo goes down with a knee injury 8 games into the season. But fast forward four months filled with Marreese Speights playing well at the 4 and the Grizzlies finish 41 - 25 to take the 4 seed in the west - home court advantage for the first time. The Grizzlies squared off with a young Clippers team featuring Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. The slugfest that followed marked the beginning of a real rivalry between two of the best in the west. Marvin and Anthony break it all down with our guest Michael Sheffield in part five of our Memphis Grizzlies oral history.
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Jon Roser from The Chris Vernon Show joins the pod this week to talk about the start of the Grizzlies Core Four Era. We discuss the acquisition of Zach Randolph and Tony Allen, the tough start to the 2010 - 2011 campaign, the turnaround in early 2011 - and the legendary interview where Tony Allen coins the phrase 'All Heart, Grit Grind.'
Roser narrates the first Grizzlies playoff victories - both single game and series victories over the Spurs - and we talk about the start of what what would be a multi-year slug fest with the mighty OKC Thunder led by Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. Plus, we touch on the current Grizzlies roster and how it rhymes a just little bit with these Grizzlies of yesteryear. All that and more on a brand new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
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Marvin and Anthony dig into key match ups in this season's Grizzlies schedule, including a few rematches that will be particularly exciting. We talk BRIEFLY about the KD shenanigans, and make a special announcement about the Memphis Grizzlies oral history project. Let's get ready for the Fall by digging into our favorite games in the coming season!
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Marvin and Anthony talk about life without the Grizzlies, what we're doing to get our basketball fix, and other stuff we are watching as our bears hibernate this summer. We discuss the Gasol like heroics of Steven Adams at the elbow, the Ja dunk reel, who should start at the four, and how the Grizzlies might play differently without Kyle Anderson and D'Anthony Melton.
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Has Kenny Lofton Jr. been THE story at Summer League? Did Santi Aldama redeem himself after a poor start to his summer performances? How is Kennedy Chandler doing? Has David Roddy been the most consistent player for the Grizzlies summer league squad? Marvin and Anthony talk about all this and more on our Summer League edition of Memphis Hardwood.
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Chris Herrington joins Memphis Hardwood once again to talk about the second half of the Pau Gasol Era. Chris talks about the unheralded but excellent coaching job Mike Fratello did in his first season with the Grizz, the Marc Iavaroni experiment, and the ascendance of Lionel Hollins to the head coaching job. Along the way we discuss the short-lived Tony Barone era, the arrival of Chris Wallace, drafting Rudy Gay and Mike Conley, and explore why Mike didn't play home games the first half of his first season. All this and more on our third part of the Memphis Grizzlies oral history
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Marvin and Anthony are back to talking about real live Grizzlies basketball. The Grizzlies Salt Lake City Summer League team debuted last night, and oh my goodness there is a lot to discuss. Jake Laravia had a great night, Ziaire played well on the ball, and Kenny Lofton Jr. was just so much fun to watch. Kennedy Chandler - at 6 feet tall - had the game winning stop. There is much to like about this group of young players, and yet it's also clear that this group also has so much left to learn.
Marvin and Anthony also take a quick look at the Grizzlies depth chart, and wonder whether the Grizzlies are done dealing before the season starts.
All this and more on our first episode during the 2022 Summer League.
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Chris Herrington joins Memphis Hardwood this week to talk about the first seven seasons the Grizzlies played in Memphis. Chris has covered the team since 2001 when he started the 'Beyond the Arc' blog, and he has written quite well about the Grizzlies for the Commercial Appeal and the Daily Memphis.
On Part I of our interview with Chris, we walk through those first Pau seasons, the unexpected success of Hubie Brown's first season and the unexpected decline in his second. We talk about players James Poey and Bonzie Wells, coach Mike Fratello, the transition from the Pyramid to FedExForum, and the Grizzlies first three playoff appearances. Marvin and Anthony learned a ton about our Beale Street Bears from Chris, so you won't want to miss this special episode of Memphis Hardwood.
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This is the first episode in a multi-part series dedicated to the history of the Grizzlies franchise since moving to Memphis. Part one focuses on the team's move from Vancouver, with Memphis a seemingly unlikely landing spot for an NBA franchise. Longtime journalist Geoff Calkins covered the move in the early 2000s, and he shares both his memories and his writing from the period to help us understand how Memphis landed the Grizzlies.
Daily Memphian columnist Chris Herrington will join us for Part II of this series, where we focus on the first years of the franchise in Memphis - from hiring Jerry West to Hubie Brown's coach of the year season to drafting Pau Gasol and Shane Battier to making the playoffs for the first time. It should be fun, and you won't want to miss it.
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The Memphis Grizzlies were busy on draft night, a perennial expectation now under the leadership of Grizzlies GM Zach Kleinman. The Grizzlies acquired five new players - four forwards and one lead guard - which brings both excitement and new questions to the team's roster. With fan favorite D'Anthony Melton traded to Philly, what will happen to Kyle and Tyus? What can we expect from these new additions to the squad? Whose role will increase next year as a result of these first transactions? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on our Post-Draft Edition of Memphis Hardwood.
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The Grizzlies have two first round picks - 22 and 29 - and they have number 47 in the second round. Who should they pick? Anthony breaks it all down on this special Draft Edition of Memphis Hardwood.
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Memphis Hardwood is back from summer vacation! Even though the Grizzlies aren't playing basketball, there is a lot to talk about as we prepare for the draft and free agency. Who should we keep, who might go? What should the Grizzlies do in the draft? Trade up, trade out, or take all three picks? Does Dillon stay, or should he be packaged in a trade? Marvin and Anthony get to all this and much more - plus a special announcement! - in this June edition of Memphis Hardwood.
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As we watch the Grizzlies most recent foe, the Golden State Warriors, dominate the seemingly helpless Dallas Mavericks we cannot help but turn our attention to the work ahead for the Grizzlies. Marvin and Anthony discuss the current state of our roster, what we need to add, and why it feels so difficult to imagine moving on from anyone on this incredible team. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light podcast network - www.backtothelight.net
The Grizzlies fell in Game 6 to the Warriors in the Bay, but the future could not be brighter for the bears of Beale Street. Marvin and Anthony recount the season's final game, share what we loved about this remarkable season, what we are carrying forward, and what we might expect from this team going forward.
Memphis Hardwood will have an active offseason. We have some great things planned for the summer, so stay tuned - you won't want to miss it.
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The Grizzlies looked fantastic in their Game 5 win against the Warriors at FedEx Forum. Steve-o was mighty good, JJJ took a big leap, and Bane looked like Bane again! Marvin and Anthony celebrate the Grizzlies 39 point win and talk about what it might mean for the rest of the series. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light podcast network - www.backtothelight.net
The Grizzlies looked excellent for most of the night during Game 4 in San Francisco, but couldn't quite close out the three time champion Golden State Warriors - and best shooter of all time Steph Curry - in the 4th quarter. Marvin and Anthony discuss Steve-o's return, DB's shot selection, and JJJ's clutch play as we gear up for Game 5 in Memphis. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light podcast network - www.backtothelight.net
The Grizzlies even up the series with GSW after Ja Morant's late game heroics in Memphis. DB is ejected, Ziaire has a great night, the Warriors shoot it poorly, and the Grizzlies defense steps up. We break it all down right here on Memphis Hardwood! Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back the Light Podcast Network - www.backtothelight.net
Marvin and Anthony breakdown the Warriors game one victory over the Grizzlies, but point to some very encouraging signs for the team in what is sure to be a close series. Melton is back, JJJ's three point shot has returned after a hiatus, and how a Ja and Jaren pick and roll might unlock the Warriors defense. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light podcast network - www.backtothelight.net
Marvin and Anthony walk through the emotional roller coaster that was Game 5 in Memphis. It looked bleak for much of the game, but these Grizzlies proved once again they are among the most resilient teams in the NBA. And, more importantly, we have Ja Morant - the ultimate closer.
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Marvin joins us from health and safety protocols after testing positive for Covid-19 as we discuss the Grizzlies one point loss to the T'Wolves at Target Center on Saturday night. How can the Grizzlies contain big KAT? Can Jaren Jackson Jr. stay on the floor - and out of foul trouble? Will Ja Morant regain his explosiveness? Marv and Anthony break it all down on a special game 4 edition of Memphis Hardwood.
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What a game! Both Marvin and Anthony thought the Grizzlies were sunk. But incredibly they prevailed and showed their resilience one more time, a hallmark of this incredible season. The Grizzlies overcame not one but TWO 25 point deficits to steal game 3 right from the jaws of the T'Wolves. It was a night to remember for the Grizzlies, and we get into all of it right here on Memphis Hardwood. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light podcast network. www.backtothelight.net
In this special playoff edition of Memphis Hardwood, Marvin and Anthony talk about what went right for the Grizzlies in Game 2. X gave it to us, we had a JJJ combo meal, and from top to bottom the squad was back to playing Grizzlies basketball. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light podcast network - www.backtothelight.net
Marvin and Anthony welcome a special guest on the pod this week, Michael Sheffield. Michael is a long time Grizzlies fan and one time sports business reporter for the Memphis Business Journal. Michael shares his preferred starting line-up for tonite and what adjustments he would make going into this crucial game two at FedEx Forum. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light Podcast Network - www.backtothelight.net
On this special edition of Memphis hardwood, Marvin and Anthony breakdown the Grizzlies first playoff game of 2022 - a loss to the T Wolves. We look at key match ups, focus on rotations, and identify what the Grizzlies need to do better to come away with a W in game 2. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light Podcast Network - www.backtothelight.net
This week, Marvin and Anthony walk through all the records broken by the Grizzlies. We talk about the flat performance in Denver, the exhilarating performance against NOLA, and Marvin and I talk about who we would rather see in the playoffs - the Clippers or the T Wolves. It's all yours on Memphis Hardwood! Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light podcast network - www.backtothelight.net
This week, Marvin and Anthony discuss the many records broken by individual players and the team as a whole. What a season! And with 4 games to go, the Grizzlies might surpass the greatest win total in franchise history. Plus, Marvin and Anthony break down the possibilities for Tyus Jones this offseason, break down the Suns game, and continue to speculate about the Grizzlies first round playoff foe. All this and more on this week's Memphis Hardwood! Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light Podcast Network. www.backtothelight.net
Marvin and Anthony talk about the ESPN circus that was in Memphis last week, the many records broken by the Grizzlies last week, and the lights out play from D'Anthony Melton. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light Podcast Network - www.backtothelight.net
This week, Marvin and Anthony revisit a 2-1 week for the Grizzlies that wrapped up a 3-1 road trip. They talk about the two most important players for the Grizzlies down the stretch, and identify ways that the Grizzlies can improve on both sides of the ball over their last ten games. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the back to the light podcast network www.backtothelight.net.
Marvin and Anthony welcome a special guest to the pod this week: Matt Hrdlicka! Matt writes well and in depth about the Grizzlies on a Patreon page. Definitely check him out and subscribe as most proceeds go to support charity. Matt joins Marvin and Anthony this week to talk about why the Knicks gave the Grizz fits, what the Grizzlies need to do better on defense, and we take a deep dive into playoff match ups as we consider the Timberwolves and Mavericks as possible playoff series foes. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light podcast network.
This week, Anthony and Marvin talk about the Memphis Tigers recent success - and how great it is that both the Grizzlies and Tigers are doing well as we approach the Spring. Plus, how the Grizzlies beat the zone, Dillon Brooks' imminent return, and the importance of JJJ. Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network. backtothelight.net
This week on Memphis Hardwood, Marvin and Anthony talk about Ja Morant's historic 52 point performance. They reflect on the way Ja and Steve-O play together, JJJ's opportunities for growth, and who might be in and who might be out when the time comes to tighten the rotation. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to the Light Podcast Network.
This week, Marvin and Anthony share three major takeaways each as we reflect on the first part of this season. JJJ, JA, Bane...they're all in there as we celebrate a historic run by this Grizzlies team! Plus, Marv and Anthony focus key things to watch as the Grizzlies hit the stretch run for these 22 final games. And a bonus: predictions for playoff seeding, first and second round match ups, outcomes and more - all of this on Memphis Hardwood.
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Guest Aaron Bellot joins Marvin and Anthony to talk the unique way the Grizzlies have approached this winning season. Plus, we talk about what it will take for the Grizzlies to do something special this year and how important Steven Adams has been to the team's success. Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network.
This week, Anthony and Marvin talk about the other guys on the Grizzlies roster - Ziaire and the bench that have been so central to the team's success. For the first time ever, the Grizzlies have a bonafide superstar in Ja Morant. But the depth of this team may be it's second most important feature. Plus, we dive deep on Jaren and his role in the Grizzlies sustained success this season. Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network.
On a brand new Memphis Hardwood, Marvin and Anthony talk about a successful week for the Grizzlies, Ja's leadership, the impact of drafting well in a small market, how JJJ has played well in 52 of the Grizzlies 53 games, and of course....it's never to early to start watching the standings. Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network.
Anthony and Marvin talk about the Grizz game in Denver, which Anthony got to see in person. They discuss the Grizz battling the Bucks and Mavs, Ja soaring in Denver, the authentic connection between Ja and Memphis, and the challenge of missing Dillon, Kyle, Dez, and Tyus. Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network.
Anthony and Marvin discuss the MLK day festivities in Memphis, JJJ's defensive presence, Bane's crazy numbers, this team's leadership in numerous stat categories, and the road ahead (quite literally!) over the Grizzlies' next four games. Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network.
The 10 game win streak, the emergence of Ziaire Williams, Desmond Bane, JJJ's defense, and what we are excited for in the week to come. Special Guest: Marvin Stockwell! Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network.
Five storylines for the Grizz going into the season:
1) The wing position
2) The 5!
3) Jaren Jackson Jr.
4) Ja Morant's Leap
5) Cap Space and Expiring Contracts this season
(there is a bonus storyline as well!)
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