Memphis Grizzlies @ Phoenix Suns ( 17-53) (52-16) Monday, March 26, 2007 US Airways Center, 8:00 p.m. CST; FSN Sou, 103.5 FM Regular Season Game #71, Road Game #35 GRIZZLIES PROBABLE STARTERS: P # Player Ht Wt Comments F 33 Mike Miller 6-8 218 LAST GAME: 4 points (2-7 FG), 1 rebound and 3 assists in 18 minutes (Left in e second quarter due to bilateral patella tendonitis; did not return) (3/24 @ UTA). INJURY UPDATE: KYLE LOWRY Fractured left wrist (OUT, Inactive); BRIAN CARDINAL Left knee arroscopic surgery (OUT, Inactive); MIKE MILLER Bilateral patella tendonitis (DAY-TO-DAY) PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: TONY BARONE (Ba-ROW-Nee); PAU (POW) GASOL; TARENCE (TOR-ence) KINSEY RECENT TRANSACTIONS: 2006-07 AVGS: 18.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 4.3 apg, 39.1 mpg F 21 Hakim Warrick 6-9 219 LAST GAME: 6 points (0-1 FG, 6-8 FG) and 8 rebounds in 27 minutes (3/24 @ UTA). 2006-07 AVGS: 12.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 0.9 apg, 25.6 mpg C 16 Pau Gasol 7-0 260 LAST GAME: 25 points (9-10 FG, 7-12 FT), 10 rebounds (4 offensive), 3 assists and 3 blocks in 35 minutes (26 double-double of e season; 16 in his last 20 games) (3/24 @ UTA). 2006-07 AVGS: 21.3 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 3.2 apg, 36.0 mpg G 22 Rudy Gay 6-6 210 LAST GAME: 2 points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3FG) and 4 rebounds in 16 minutes (3/24 @ UTA). G 20 Damon Stoudamire 2006-07 AVGS: 10.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.1 apg, 26.1 mpg 5-10 174 LAST GAME: 2 points (1-1 FG) in 6 minutes (3/24 @ UTA). 2006-07 AVGS: 7.5 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 4.8 apg, 24.2 mpg March 15 Recalled Alexander Johnson March 1 Assigned Alexander Johnson to e Arkansas RimRockers March 1 Signed Junior Harrington for e remainder of e season February 20 Signed Junior Harrington to a second 10-day contract February 13 Acquired Scott Padgett from Houston in exchange for Jake Tsakalidis February 9 Signed Junior Harrington to a 10-day contract February 8 Will Conroy s 10-day contract expired January 30 Signed Will Conroy to a 10-day contract January 30 Waived Eddie Jones RECORDS/STREAKS 2006-07 SEASON Record Home Road OT STREAKS: OVERALL: 17-53 12-24 5-29 3-5 Overall: Lost 3 Overtime: Lost 1 EASTERN: 8-21 6-9 2-12 0-2 Home: Lost 2 Long Win Streak: Won 1 WESTERN: 9-32 6-15 3-17 3-3 Road: Lost 1 Long Loss Streak: Lost 7 LAST GAME: MAR. 24/07 GRIZZLIES 108, @ JAZZ 118 MEM 28 17 33 30 108 UTA 32 35 28 23 118 REB: MEM 38, UTA 46 AST: MEM 19, UTA 38 TO: MEM 14, UTA 9 GAME HIGHS PTS: Boozer(UTA) 28 REB: Boozer (UTA) 15 AST: Williams (UTA) 13 UPCOMING SCHEDULE 3/9 @ Atlanta L, 105-106 3/10 @ Charlotte W, 115-107 3/12 vs. New Jersey L, 102-113 3/14 vs. Cleveland L, 96-118 3/17 vs. Chicago W, 104-103 3/20 vs. NOK L, 103-114 3/22 vs. LA Lakers L, 119-121 3/24 @ Utah L, 108-118 3/26 @ Phoenix, 8:00 p.m. 3/27 @ LA Lakers, 9:30 p.m. 3/29 @ Portland, 9:00 p.m. 3/30 @ Seattle, 9:30 p.m. 4/1 @ Golden State, 3:00 p.m. *All times Central 2006-07 WESTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS W L GB 1. Dallas 57 11 --- 2. Phoenix 52 16 5.0 3. San Ant. 48 20 9.0 4. Utah 45 24 12.5 5. Houston 44 25 13.5 6. LA Lakers 37 32 20.5 7. Denver 34 33 22.5 8. LA Clippers 34 36 24.0 9. Golden St. 33 37 25.0 10. NOK 31 38 26.5 11. Minn. 29 39 28.0 12. Portland 29 40 28.5 13. Sacram. 29 40 28.5 14. Seattle 27 41 30.0 15. Memphis 17 53 41.0 *Through games played on Mar. 24 06-07 AVERAGES G FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF TOT APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG GRIZZLIES 70.463.370.757 10.5 28.8 39.3 20.5 6.7 4.9 16.4 22.6 101.4 OPPONENTS 70.486.389.759 11.8 30.6 42.4 24.7 8.4 5.5 15.3 24.4 106.6 06-07 AVERAGES G FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF TOT APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG SUNS 68.494.399.804 9.1 31.6 40.8 25.9 6.5 4.8 14.9 20.4 110.3 OPPONENTS 68.456.355.771 12.4 30.6 43.0 18.9 7.1 3.8 15.3 21.6 103.0
TONIGHT S OPPONENT: @ Phoenix Suns March 26, 2007 8:00 PM (CST) US Airways Center The Grizzlies head to Phoenix for a Western Conference showdown against e Suns. Memphis and Phoenix have met twice is season, wi e Suns holding a 2-0 series advantage. Recaps of ose games are below: 2006-07 MEMPHIS VS. PHOENIX GRIZZLIES 0 WINS, SUNS 2 WINS November 11, 2006 @ PHO: MEM 23 20 15 29 87 Team Highs: MEM PTS: Atkins-20, REB: Gay-9, AST: Atkins-5 PHO 23 31 35 7 96 PHO PTS: Stoudemire-25, REB: Stoudemire-14, AST: Barbosa-12 2006-07 Series vs. PHO: 11/11 @ PHO L, 87-96 1/15 @ MEM L, 122-137 3/26 @ PHO, 8:00 p.m. 4/3 @ MEM, 7:00 p.m. NOTABLE: Phoenix pulled down a season-high 52 rebounds, outrebounding e Grizzlies by 10 (52-42). Amare Stoudemire posted his first double-double since June 1/05 (playoffs), finishing wi game-highs in bo points (25) and rebounds (14). Leandro Barbosa posted his first career double-double, finishing wi 16 points and a career-high 12 assists KEY NOTE - Memphis held e Suns to seven points in e four quarter (Grizz franchise opponent-low for scoring in any quarter, Suns franchise-low for scoring in any quarter) to trim a what was a 34-point ird quarter deficit to as few as seven points wi under a minute to play in e game. January 15, 2007 @ PHO: PHO 32 44 34 27 137 Team Highs: PHO PTS: Stoudemire-42, REB: Marion-13, AST: Nash-15 MEM 35 37 24 26 122 MEM PTS: Miller-25, REB: Gasol-9, AST: Stoudamire-9 NOTABLE: Memphis and Phoenix combined for 81 points in e second quarter and 148 points in e first half, marking Grizzlies franchise records for combined points in any quarter and in eier half. Phoenix scored an opponent s franchise record 44 points in e second quarter. The Grizzlies lost despite shooting a season-high 58.3% from e field. Bo teams recorded first half season-highs (Memphis 72, Phoenix 76). Mike Miller led e Grizzlies wi 25 points and extended his streak of consecutive games wi at least one ree-point field goal to 18. Pau Gasol had 23 points, nine rebounds and a season-high seven assists. Damon Stoudamire had 17 points, nine assists and a season-high four steals. Amare Stoudamire had 42 points, tied for e most by a Suns player is season (most by an opponent is season). Shawn Marion (22 points, 13 rebounds) and Steve Nash (12 points, 15 assists) had double-doubles for Phoenix. KEY NOTE The Suns recorded 36 fast break points. Current Streaks vs. PHO: All-Time vs. PHO: 2005-06 Series vs. PHO: Overall: PHO, 3 wins Home: PHO, 1 win Road: PHO, 2 wins Overall: 11-33 11/16 @ PHO W, 115-103 Home: 7-14 12/17 @ MEM W, 91-87 Road: 4-19 2/8 @ PHO L, 108-102 UPCOMING OPPONENT: @ Los Angeles Lakers March 27, 2007 9:30 PM (CST) STAPLES Center The Grizzlies head to Los Angeles for e four and final showdown of e season against wi e Lakers. The Lakers currently hold a 2-1 series advantage. Recaps of e first two head-to-head matchups are below, wi a recap of e ird game on e following page (Recent Games): 2006-07 MEMPHIS VS. LA LAKERS GRIZZLIES 1 WIN, LAKERS 2 WINS November 12, 2006 @ LAL: MEM 14 16 32 19 81 Team Highs: MEM PTS: Miller-21, REB: Miller-13, AST: Five w/-3 LAL 23 26 23 19 91 LAL PTS: Bryant-21, REB: Odom-16, AST: Odom-7 2006-07 Series vs. LAL: 11/12 @ LAL L, 81-91 1/9 @ MEM W, 128-118 3/22 @ MEM 119-121 3/27 @ LAL, 7:30 p.m. NOTABLE: The Grizzlies struggled from e field, shooting 38.4% overall compared to e Lakers 45.0% performance. The Lakers outscored e Grizzlies 46-26 in points in e paint. The game marked Phil Jackson s 500 game as e Lakers head coach. Mike Miller posted his first double-double of e season, finishing wi 21 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. Lamar Odom finished ree assists shy of a triple-double, posting 20 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists. KEY NOTE The Lakers dominated e Grizzlies in point in e paint, 46-26. January 9, 2007 @ MEM: LAL 24 33 22 39 118 Team Highs: LAL PTS: Bryant-25, REB: Bynum-8, AST: Bryant-6 MEM 20 32 46 30 128 MEM PTS: Gasol/Miller-25, REB: Gasol-13, AST: Stoudamire-6 NOTABLE: The Grizzlies scored 46 points in e ird quarter, e most in any quarter in franchise history. The Grizzlies also connected on 18 field goals in e ird quarter, tied for e most in a quarter in franchise history. The Grizzlies tied a franchise record wi 39 fast break points. The Grizzlies tied a franchise record as seven players reached double-figures in scoring. Memphis tied a season high wi 12 steals. Pau Gasol (25 points, 13 rebounds) and Alexander Johnson (10 points, 10 rebounds) had double-doubles for Memphis. Kobe Bryant led e Lakers wi 25 points, ree rebounds, six assists, ree steals and two blocks. Sasha Vujacic had 18 points off e bench for e Lakers. KEY NOTE The Grizzlies outscored e Lakers 46-22 in e ird quarter, marking e largest point differential (+24) in any quarter in franchise history. Current Streaks vs. LAL: All-Time vs. LAL: 2005-06 Series vs. LAL: Overall: LAL, 1 win Home: LAL, 1 win Road: LAL, 1 win Overall: 11-34 11/14 @ MEM W, 85-73 Home: 8-15 12/14 @ MEM L, 94-79 Road: 3-19 12/28 @ LAL W, 100-99 (OT) 4/11 @ LAL W, 100-99
LAST GAME: GRIZZLIES 108, @ JAZZ 118 2006-07 Series vs. UTA: 12/23 @ MEM L, 97-100 1/24 @ UTA W, 132-130 (OT) 2/28 @ MEM L, 104-88 3/24 @ UTA L, 108-118 SATURDAY, MARCH 24 @ ENERGYSOLUTIONS ARENA March 24, 2007 @ UTA: MEM 28 17 33 30 108 Team Highs: MEM PTS: Jones-26, REB: Gasol-10, AST: Harrington-8 UTA 32 35 28 23 118 UTA PTS: Boozer-28, REB: Boozer-15, AST: Williams-13 NOTABLE: Bo teams shot 50.0% or better (MEM: 52.7%, UTA: 50.0%). Utah tallied 38 assists (nine turnovers) on 45 made field goals. Pau Gasol posted his 26 double-double of e season (and 16 in his last 20 games) wi 25 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. He also added ree assists and ree blocks. Dahntay Jones had a career-high 26 points in 29 minutes off e bench. Tarence Kinsey had a career-high 20 points off e bench. Carlos Boozer posted a double-double for e four time in four games is season against e Grizzlies, finishing wi 28 points and 15 rebounds. KEY NOTE The Grizzlies shot 64.3% from e free row line, and dropped to a winless 0-18 when shooting less an 70.0% from e stripe is season. RECENT GAMES: @ GRIZZLIES 119, LAKERS 121 2006-07 Series vs. LAL: 11/12 @ LAL L, 81-91 1/9 @ MEM W, 128-118 3/22 @ MEM 119-121 3/27 @ LAL, 7:30 p.m. @ GRIZZLIES 103, HORNETS 114 2006-07 Series vs. NOK: 12/22 @ NOK L, 97-100 2/10 @ NOK L, 99-114 2/13 @ MEM W, 108-104 3/20 @ MEM L, 103-114 THURSDAY, MARCH 22 @ FEDEXFORUM March 22, 2007 @ MEM: LAL 34 26 32 29 121 Team Highs: LAL PTS: Bryant-60, REB: Odom-15, AST: Parker-7 MEM 25 29 37 28 119 MEM PTS: Gasol-35, REB: Gasol-15, AST: Miller-7 NOTABLE: Bo teams shot better an 50.0% from e field (MEM: 55.0%, LAL: 53.2%). The Lakers scored 29 points off of 19 Grizzlies turnovers. Pau Gasol posted his 25 double-double of e season wi a season-high 35 points and 15 rebounds. Mike Miller scored 33 points on 11-for-16 shooting from e field, including a 6-for-11 performance from ree-point range. He also added a team-high seven assists. Lamar Odom posted a double-double wi 20 points and 15 rebounds (14 points, 10 rebounds in e first half). KEY NOTE Kobe Bryant scored an opponent s franchise-record 60 points. It marked his ird consecutive game wi 50 or more points, becoming just e four player to score 50 or better in ree consecutive games in league history, and e first to do so since Michael Jordan during e 1986-87 season. TUESDAY, MARCH 20 @ FEDEXFORUM March 20, 2007 @ MEM: NOK 30 31 31 22 114 Team Highs: NOK PTS: West-26, REB: Chandler-11, AST: Paul-9 MEM 30 31 20 22 103 MEM PTS: Gasol-28, REB: Gasol-10, AST: Gasol-6 NOTABLE: Bo teams shot better an 50.0% from e field and better an 85.0% from e free row line (MEM: 51.3% FG, 89.5% FT; NOK: 60.0% FG, 88.5% FT). Pau Gasol posted his 24 double-double of e season (14 in 18 games) wi a game-high 28 points, team-high 10 rebounds, team-high six assists, two steals and one block. Tyson Chandler posted his 29 double-double of e season (26 in 36 games) wi 16 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Wi e loss, e Grizzlies dropped eir season series wi e Hornets 1-3 for e second consecutive year. KEY NOTE The Hornets shot 42-for-70 (60.0%) from e field, ending a streak of 707 consecutive games in which ey ve failed to hit 60.0% from e floor (at e time, e longest current streak of at type in e NBA). GRIZZLIES DEN NOTES *All Statistics Through Games Played on Mar. 24 GRIZZLIES VS. SUNS QUICK FACTS: THE GRIZZLIES win on Nov. 16/05 against Phoenix featured a number of en season-highs, including: o Points 115 (later scored 116 vs. DEN on Mar. 17) o Points in e second half (tied) 57 (later scored 67 points vs. WAS on Feb. 27) o Field goals made 44 (later tied on Dec. 19 vs. DET) Grizzlies Assistant Coach LIONEL HOLLINS was also an assistant coach for e Phoenix Suns from 1988-95. Hollins also played college ball for Arizona State University (1973-75), and later returned as an assistant coach for e Sun Devils (1985-86, 1987-88). In his junior and senior seasons wi ASU (1973-75), HOLLINS was named a Sporting News First-Team All-American in 1975, while leading his team to e Western Aletic Conference (WAC) Title and advancing to e NCAA West Regional Finals. DAMON STOUDAMIRE played his college ball for e University of Arizona and was a consensus All-American and finalist for College Player of e Year during his senior season. He led e Wildcats to e 1994 Final Four and a pair of Pac-10 titles (1993 and 1994). He also finished his college career at Arizona ranked four alltime in points (1,849), second in assists (663) and first in ree-pointers (272). Grizzlies radio analyst ELLIOT PERRY played for e Suns from 1993-96 and during e 2000-01 seasons. In 1994-95, he was also e runner-up for e NBA s Most Improved Player award. MARCUS BANKS was selected by e Grizzlies in e first round (13 overall) of e 2003 NBA Draft, but was traded to Boston along wi e draft rights to Kendrick Perkins for DAHNTAY JONES and Troy Bell. PAU GASOL (Spain) and Suns LEANDRO BARBOSA (Brazil) and BORIS DIAW (France) competed wi eir respective countries in is past summer s FIBA World Championships in Japan.
GRIZZLIES TEAM NOTES: (All Statistics Through Games Played on Mar. 24) PAW PRINTS: Current team trends/notes Wi a loss Mar. 20 vs. e Hornets (following a win over Chicago Mar. 17), THE GRIZZLIES remain e only team in e NBA at has yet to win consecutive games is season. Mar. 17 s win vs. Chicago marked THE GRIZZLIES first win of e season against a Central Division opponent. The win also snapped THE GRIZZLIES season-worst five-game home losing streak. THE GRIZZLIES connected on 10 ree-point field goals Mar. 17 vs. Chicago, marking e 15 game is season ey ve recorded double-figures in ree-point field goals (and first time since Feb. 21 vs. GSW; improved to 8-7 in ose games). THE GRIZZLIES win over e Hornets on Feb. 13 marked eir first against a Souwest Division opponent is season. Memphis has only one division game remaining is season (Apr. 16 vs. San Antonio). Pau Gasol led MEMPHIS wi 19 points in a loss vs. New Jersey on Mar. 12, marking just e 12 game is season in which a Grizzly has led e team in scoring wi fewer an 20 points (3-9 in ose games). A 115-107 win at Charlotte on Mar. 10 marked THE GRIZZLIES first of e season in e second game of a back-to-back series (1-18 overall). THE GRIZZLIES outrebounded e Pistons 51-41 on Mar. 3, marking e fif time ey ve outrebounded an opponent by 10 or more is season (3-2 in ose games). Wi a loss at Golden State Feb. 21, THE GRIZZLIES ensured eir first losing record in e mon of February since e 2002-03 season. GRIZZLIES reserves combined for 72 points at Utah on Jan. 24, tying a franchise record. OFFENSIVE RESERVE: Grizzlies reserves combined for 69 points in Saturday s loss at Utah, including career-high outings by Dahntay Jones (26 points) and Tarence Kinsey (20 points). The Grizzlies bench has been one of e top scoring reserve units in e league is season, averaging 36.9 ppg. *A breakdown of e top five benches in e league is below: TEAM PPG* 1. Toronto Raptors 37.5 2. Memphis Grizzlies 36.9 3. San Antonio Spurs 35.2 4. Portland Trail Blazers 32.6 5. Chicago Bulls 31.8 GRIZZLIES SEARCHING FOR THREE-POINT STROKE: The Grizzlies are currently shooting a monly season-low 30.9% from ree-point range rough 11 games in March. Despite eir recent struggles, e Grizzlies remain one of e top long-range teams in e league and currently rank seven in e NBA in ree-point field goal percentage (37.0%). A breakdown of eir long-range performance is season is below*: AVERAGES: G FG% ALL GAMES 70.370 HOME 36.365 ROAD 34.374 NOV 2004 15.355 DEC 2004 17.385 JAN 2005 15.413 FEB 2005 12.363 MAR 2005 11.309 GRIZZ CONTINUE LONG-RANGE TRADITION: Despite eir recent struggles, e Grizzlies remain one of e top long-range shooting teams in e league is season, ranking seven in e league in ree-point field goal percentage (37.0%), nin in ree-point field goals made per game (6.6) and 11 in attempts (17.7). Memphis has recorded at least one ree-point field goal in 362 consecutive games - currently e four-longest active streak in e league. TEAM GAMES (DATE STARTED) Toronto Raptors 683 (Feb. 26/99) Dallas Mavericks 678 (Feb. 27/99) Sacramento Kings 547 (Dec. 1/00) Memphis Grizzlies 362 (Jan. 13/03) FEBRUARY FREE THROW FUNK CARRYING OVER TO MARCH: The Grizzlies shot a monly season-low 73.4% from e free row line in February. Memphis shot under 70.0% in four games in February and have done so in a total of 17 games overall is season (*including four of 11 games in March; Mar. 3 vs. Detroit, Mar. 7 @ Toronto; Mar. 14 vs. Cleveland; Mar. 24 @ Utah) going a winless 0-18 in ose contests. Despite eir struggles, e Grizzlies still rank 14 in e league (75.7%) is season in free row percentage, after ranking 27 a season ago (71.1%). They also rank six in free row attempts per game is season (28.9) after ranking 23 rd in at category in 2005-06 (25.3). *Free rows have been crucial for e Grizzlies, posting a 16-21 record is season when making more free rows an eir opponents as opposed to a 1-27 record when making fewer (0-5 when tied). OFFENSIVE IMPROVEMENT: After ranking 27 in e league in scoring last season (92.2 ppg), e Grizzlies currently rank seven in 2006-07, averaging 101.4 ppg. Their +9.2 ppg improvement ranks as e best in e league from a year ago, as shown by e breakdown below: DIFF (PPG) TEAM 2006-07 (AVG/RANK) 2005-06 (AVG/RANK) 9.2 Memphis Grizzlies 101.3, 7 92.2, 27 9.0 Utah Jazz 101.4, 6 92.4, 26 6.7 Golden State Warriors 105.2, 3 rd 98.5, 11 6.3 Houston Rockets 96.4, 17 90.1, 29 5.8 Portland Trail Blazers 94.6, 27 88.8, 30 GRIZZLIES CLAW INTO TOP 10 IN PPG: The Grizzlies recent offensive outburst has vaulted em into seven in e league in scoring, averaging 101.4 ppg is season. Memphis has topped e century mark in 27 of 40 games under Head Coach Tony Barone (11-29 record), and also shot 50.0% or better in 15 of ose games. The Grizzlies are on pace to set a new single season-season franchise high (averaged a franchise-record 97.5 ppg during e 2002-03 season). AVERAGES: G FG% 3FG% FT% Reb Ast Stl TO Blk Pts FIRST 30 GAMES 30.439.362.772 37.6 18.0 7.27 16.2 4.23 94.5 LAST 40 GAMES 40.480.376.745 40.5 22.5 6.30 16.9 5.48 106.5
GRIZZLIES PLAYER NOTES: (All Statistics Through Games Played on Mar. 24) PAW PRINTS: Current individual player trends/notes PAU GASOL (season-high 35 points) and MIKE MILLER (33 points) each posted better an 30 points Thursday vs. e Lakers. It marked bo Gasol s and Miller s six 30-plus point games is season. After a 6-for-11 performance from ree-point range Thursday vs. e Lakers, MIKE MILLER has connected on five or more ree-point field goals in a total of 15 games is season. PAU GASOL posted his six, 15+ rebounding effort of e season Mar. 22 vs. e Lakers (Grizzlies 3-3 in ose games). ALEXANDER JOHNSON was recalled from e Arkansas RimRockers of e NBA Development league on Thursday, Mar. 15. In five games (four starts) wi e RimRockers, Johnson averaged 13.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 26.4 minutes per game. STROMILE SWIFT S lone block on Mar. 12 vs. New Jersey was e 600 of his career. RUDY GAY posted his second double-double in a ree game span Mar. 10 at Charlotte, finishing wi 16 points and 10 rebounds (his ird double-double of e season). Gay, along wi teammate ALEXANDER JOHNSON (ree double-doubles; currently assigned to e Arkansas RimRockers), represent two of only eight rookies who have posted multiple double-doubles is season (one of only two rookie teammates to do so as well; Portland: Roy (ree), Aldridge (two)). After scoring 16 points Mar. 7 at Toronto, GASOL surpassed former Grizzly Shareef Abdur-Rahim (7,801 points) as e franchise s all-time scoring leader. MIKE MILLER scored a career-high and franchise-record 45 points Feb. 21 at Golden State, surpassing teammate Pau Gasol s 44-point performance on Mar. 28/06 vs. Seattle. Miller shot 16-for-27 from e field overall, marking career-highs in bo field goals made and attempted. Miller also shot 9-for-17 from ree-point range, tying a career-high and franchise-record for ree-point field goals made, while setting a new career-high and franchise-record for ree-point field goals attempts. GASOL PROWLING THE PAINT: Pau Gasol has recorded at least one block in his last 29 consecutive games and currently ranks eigh in e league in blocks-per-game is season, averaging a career-high 2.21 bpg (averaged 2.06 bpg during his rookie season in 2001-02). GAMES* PLAYER 43 Josh Smi, ATL 29 Pau Gasol, MEM *Active; Consecutive games wi at least one block. RUDY GAY LOOKING FOR STELLAR SECOND HALF FINISH: Rudy Gay has been stellar since e All-Star break in February, averaging 13.8 points and 5.9 rebounds in his last 16 games ranking four and second respectively among rookies in at span. A breakdown of e top pre and post All-Star break rookie performers is below: PRE ASB PPG POST ASB - PPG PRE ASB RPG POST ASB RPG 1. Roy (POR), 15.4 1. Roy (POR), 17.8 1. Williams (ATL), 5.5 1. Aldridge (POR), 7.6 2. Morrison (CHA), 12.7 2. Aldridge (POR), 15.0 2. Garbajosa (TOR), 5.2 2. Gay (MEM), 5.9 3. Bargnani (TOR), 10.6 3. Bargnani (TOR), 14.7 3. Millsap (UTA), 4.9 3. Bargnani (TOR), 5.6 4. Azubuike (GSW), 10.3 4. Gay (MEM), 13.8 4. Smi (MIN), 4.5 Smi (MIN), 5.6 5. Gay (MEM), 9.6 5. Morrison (CHA), 11.2 5. Roy (POR), 4.2 Balkman (NYK), 5.6 GASOL SEEING DOUBLE: Pau Gasol has posted a double-double in 16 of his last 20 games, leads e team wi 26 double-doubles overall is season, and is also averaging a double-double for e ird consecutive mon. Gasol currently ranks 19 in e league in double-doubles is season, and is e only player among e top 20 at has appeared in less an 50 games (47). A breakdown of Gasol s monly performances is below (missed e first 22 games of e season wi a fractured fif metatarsal in his left foot): AVERAGES: Min FG% 3FG% FT% Reb Ast Stl TO Blk Pts ALL GAMES 36:00.546.200.736 9.6 3.2 0.40 2.9 2.21 21.3 DEC 2004 25:10.583.500.745 4.8 2.2 0.40 2.5 1.30 17.1 JAN 2005 38:35.540.000.755 10.7 3.4 0.36 3.1 2.71 21.9 FEB 2005 40:16.478.000.713 11.8 3.6 0.33 3.0 2.42 21.8 MAR 2005 37:54.609.000.733 10.4 3.3 0.55 2.7 2.18 23.7 MILLER CONTINUES LONG-RANGE SUCCESS; LEADS LEAGUE IN 3FGM: Mike Miller s six, ree-point field goals last Thursday vs. e Lakers lifted his season total to 202. He has already far surpassed e old franchise mark for ree-point field goals made in a season (143) and currently ranks first in e league in ree-point field goals made (202), second in attempts (498) and 20 in ree-point field goal percentage (.406). 3FGM PLAYER 3FGM GRIZZLY (Season) 3FGM MILLER (Season) 202 Mike Miller, MEM 202 Mike Miller (current) 202 2006-07 192 Gilbert Arenas, WAS 143 Jason Williams (2002-03) 148 2000-01 167 Raja Bell, PHO 140 Mike Miller (2004-05) 140 2004-05 165 Ray Allen, SEA 138 Mike Miller (2005-05) 138 2005-06 162 Rafer Alston, HOU 128 Anony Peeler (1996-97) 116 2001-02 MM33 BECOMING GRIZZ IRON MAN; HAVING CAREER YEAR: Mike Miller is one of only ree Grizzlies to have played in all 70 games so far is season (Gay, Warrick) and has led e team in minutes on 41 occasions. He currently ranks ird in e league in overall minutes played (2,740) and 12 in minutes per game (39.1). Miller s also posting or nearing career-high averages in a number of categories, *including a career-best 18.5 ppg. A breakdown is below: 2006-07 AVERAGES CATEGORY PREVIOUS CAREER-HIGH AVERAGES 18.5* PPG 15.6 (2002-03) 5.4 RPG 5.4 (2005-06) 4.3 APG 3.6 (2003-04) 39.1 MPG 33.7 (2001-02) GRIZZ IN THE COMMUNITY: GRIZZLIES CONTINUE TO HONOR MID-SOUTH MILITARY FAMILIES DURING 2006-07 SEASON The Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation is again honoring Mid-Sou military families is year wi a special night out at FedExForum to enjoy a Grizzlies home game. Military families, randomly selected from a pool of applicants, receive tickets to e game, parking, food and beverages and special recognition during a timeout. The Grizzlies are committed to honoring e men and women of e Mid- Sou who serve our country. Servicemen and women interested in applying should contact Grizzlies Foundation Coordinator Eric Bleier at 901.205.1249 or ebleier@grizzlies.com, email foundation@grizzlies.com or visit http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/community/foundation-military_families.html.
Grizzlies Team Miscellaneous Statistics RECORDS Record Home Road Overtime OVERALL: 17-53 12-24 5-29 3-5 Norwest 5-9 2-6 3-3 3-1 Pacific 3-9 3-3 0-6 0-1 Souwest 1-14 1-6 0-8 0-1 WESTERN: 9-32 6-15 3-17 3-3 Atlantic 3-7 2-3 1-4 0-2 Central 1-9 1-4 0-5 0-0 Soueast 4-5 3-2 1-3 0-0 EASTERN: 8-21 6-9 2-12 0-2 HOME ATTENDANCE FedExForum Capacity 18,119 GAMES: 36 TOTAL: 529,009 AVERAGE: 14,695 HIGH: 18,119 SELLOUTS: 2 WON-LOST STREAKS (Regular Season) CURRENT STREAKS OVERALL: Lost 3 HOME: Lost 2 ROAD: Lost 1 OVERTIME: Lost 1 Longest Winning Streaks OVERALL: Won 1 HOME: Won 2 ROAD: Won 1 OVERTIME: Won 1 Longest Losing Streaks OVERALL: Lost 7 HOME: Lost 5 ROAD: Lost 10 OVERTIME: Lost 1 THE GRIZZLIES ARE 17-53 Overall 9-15 Outrebound Opponent 4-4 Preseason 8-20 vs. Eastern Conference 8-37 Outrebounded by Opponent 4-11 Nov. 9-33 vs. Western Conference 0-1 Tied, Rebounds 3-14 Dec. 8-13 Leading after 1 st Quarter 17-20 More FTM an Opponent 5-10 Jan. 8-36 Trail after 1 st Quarter 1-27 Less FTM an Opponent 3-9 Feb. 1-4 Tied after 1 st Quarter 0-5 Tied, FTM 2-9 Mar. 10-11 Leading at Half 12-22 More 3FGM an Opponent 0-0 Apr./May 6-39 Trailing at Half 6-26 Less 3FGM an Opponent 1-3 Tied at Half 0-4 Tied, 3FGM 3-6 Mon. 8-7 Lead after 3 rd Quarter 7-31 More turnovers an Opponent 3-5 Tues. 9-44 Trail after 3 rd Quarter 10-17 Less turnovers an Opponent 4-14 Wed. 0-2 Tied after 3 rd Quarter 0-4 Score < 80 0-1 Thurs. 3-5 In Overtime 13-20 Score 100+ 4-9 Fri. 12-14 Outshoot Opponent (%) 1-0 Opponents score < 80 3-15 Sat. 5-39 Outshot by Opponent (%) 11-36 Opponents score 100+ 0-3 Sun. 0-0 Tied Opponent, shooting (%) 11-32 Bench outscores opponents bench 6-13 Shoot.500 or better 6-21 Bench outscored by opponents bench 10-40 Shoot under.500 0-0 Tied, bench scoring QUARTER-BY-QUARTER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 OT 2OT 3OT TOTAL Grizzlies 1635 1756 1734 1831 88 43 9 7096 Average 23.4 25.1 24.8 26.2 11.0 10.8 9.0 101.4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Opponents 1860 1901 1876 1691 89 38 10 7465 Average 26.6 27.2 26.8 24.2 11.1 9.5 10.0 106.6 GRIZZLIES Reg. Season Avg.: 36.9 Team High: 72 1/24 @ UTA* Team Low: 17 2/21 @ GSW *Tied franchise record Individual High: 32 Miller, 12/31 @ HOU BENCH SCORING OPPONENTS Reg. Season Avg.: 30.5 Team High: 65 2/14 vs. IND Team Low: 9 11/7 vs. HOU Individual High: 30 Korver, 1/17 vs. PHI WON-LOST MARGINS Margin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Won by 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 Lost by 4 2 6 2 2 6 2 3 5 3 2 1 1 1 4 5 1 Margin 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40+ Won by Lost by 1 1 1
GRIZZLIES BY THE NUMBERS MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS GRIZZLIES LEADERS PTS REB AST BLK STL Double PTS REB AST BLK STL MIN Player 10+ 20+ 30+ 10+ 10+ 3+ 3+ Doubles Atkins 43 9 4 3 1 8 21 1 13 1 Cardinal 4 3 5 Gasol 45 30 6 26 1 15 26 21 31 6 32 3 13 Gay 36 7 1 3 4 4 3 4 5 1 20 19 6 Harrington 1 1 3 5 Johnson 9 1 3 2 3 3 1 4 8 6 D.Jones 17 1 1 1 1 6 7 1 Kinsey 4 1 1 7 Lowry 1 1 2 4 4 Miller 61 31 6 4 2 3 6 27 13 20 8 14 41 Padgett Roberts 6 2 3 7 3 8 Stoudamire 17 5 2 2 26 13 1 Swift 14 2 5 6 5 4 1 8 1 15 7 Warrick 48 11 1 5 1 2 5 11 7 2 8 7 6 *Includes one triple-double (17 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists on Jan. 24 @ Utah) *includes ties GRIZZLIES AMONG NBA LEADERS INDIVIDUAL TEAM PLAYER RANK CATEGORY CATEGORY RANK AVERAGE Chucky Atkins 42 nd Three-point FGM (95) Points/game 7 101.4 21 st Assists per turnover (2.59) FG Percentage 9.463 Pau Gasol 9 Field goal percentage (.546) FT Percentage 14.757 8 Blocks per game (2.21) 3FG Percentage 7.370 Rudy Gay 35 Blocks per game (0.90) Off. Rebounds/game 22 nd 10.5 33 rd Steals per turnover (0.54) Rebounds/game 28 39.3 Mike Miller 12 Minutes per game (39.1) Assists/game 18 20.5 1 st Three-point FGM (202) Steals/game 25 6.7 2 nd Three-point FGA (498) Turnovers/game 26 16.4 20 Three-point FG% (.406) Blocks/game 13 4.9 36 Assists per game (4.3) Points Off Turnovers 11 17.2 28 Points per game (18.5) Fastbreak Points 5 14.3 Damon Stoudamire 12 Assists per turnover (2.96) Points in e Paint 10 41.8 30 Assist per game (4.8) 2 nd Chance Points 20 12.6 Hakim Warrick 18 Field goal % (.517) Pts Allowed 29 106.6 34 Free rows made (256) Opp. FG Percentage 30.486 *Through games played Mar. 24; includes ties STARTING LINEUPS Guard Guard Center Forward Forward G W L Pct. Stoudamire Gay Gasol Roberts Miller 10 2 9.200 Atkins Gay Swift Warrick Miller 9 3 6.333 Stoudamire D.Jones Gasol Johnson Miller 7 1 6.143 Stoudamire Gay Gasol Johnson Miller 6 2 4.333 Stoudamire Gay Gasol Warrick Miller 5 2 3.400 Stoudamire D.Jones Gasol Roberts Miller 4 1 3.250 Stoudamire E.Jones Gasol Johnson Miller 4 2 2.500 Stoudamire E.Jones Tsakalidis Warrick Miller 4 1 3.250 Atkins D.Jones Swift Warrick Miller 3 1 2.333 Stoudamire D.Jones Tsakalidis Warrick Miller 2 0 2.000 Atkins Gay Gasol Roberts Miller 2 1 1.500 Stoudamire Gay Gasol Swift Miller 2 0 2.000 Atkins Gay Gasol Warrick Miller 2 0 2.000 Stoudamire E.Jones Gasol Roberts Miller 1 0 1.000 Stoudamire E.Jones Roberts Warrick Miller 1 0 1.000 Stoudamire E.Jones Gasol Cardinal Miller 1 1 0 1.000 Stoudamire E.Jones Gasol Johnson D.Jones 1 0 1.000 Atkins D.Jones Gasol Johnson Miller 1 0 1.000 Stoudamire D.Jones Gasol Warrick Miller 1 0 1.000 Stoudamire D.Jones Swift Warrick Miller 1 0 1.000 Atkins D.Jones Tsakalidis Warrick Miller 1 0 1.000 Stoudamire E.Jones Swift Warrick Miller 1 0 1.000 Atkins E.Jones Swift Warrick Miller 1 0 1.000 RECORD WHEN IN STARTING LINEUP Player Games Won Lost Pct. Chucky Atkins 19 6 13.316 Brian Cardinal 1 1 0 1.000 Pau Gasol 47 12 35.255 Rudy Gay 36 10 26.278 Alexander Johnson 19 5 14.263 Dahntay Jones 21 3 18.143 Mike Miller 69 17 52.246 Lawrence Roberts 18 4 14.222 Damon Stoudamire 51 11 40.216 Stromile Swift 17 4 13.235 Hakim Warrick 31 7 24.226 GAMES MISSED INJURY/ILLNESS Player Injury/Illness Dates Out G Chucky Atkins Sprained Right Ankle 3-2 3/10 5 Brian Cardinal Personal Reasons 11/11 11/15 3 Left Knee Soreness 12/30 1/7 5 Left knee Aroscopic 2/28 Current 12 Surgery Pau Gasol Fractured Fif Metatarsal, 11/1 12/13 22 Left Foot Strained Left Hamstring 1/26 1 Tarence Kinsey Right Orbital Fracture 11/24 12/2 5 Surgery Kyle Lowry Fractured Left Wrist 11/24 Current 59 Lawrence Roberts Right Knee Pain 12/8 12/9 2 Right Meniscus Surgery 12/11 1/9 16 Damon Stoudamire Right Knee Soreness 11/28 12/4, 12/16, 3/20 3/22 Stromile Swift Sprained Left Ankle 11/1 11/4 3 Flu 12/8 1 Sprained Left Ankle 12/15 12/16 2 Personal Reasons 12/23 12/27 3 Back Spasms 1/12 1/31 11 Flu-like Symptoms 2/13, 3/2, 3/3 3 *Dates listed for games missed due to injury only 7
2006-07 TEAM HIGHS AND LOWS GRIZZLIES CATEGORY HIGH/MARGIN LOW/DEFICIT Total Points 144 1/3 vs. GSW 66 1/13 @ CHI Points 1 st Quarter 39 12/30 vs. TOR 10 12/11 @ NJN Points 2 nd Quarter 36 11/28 @ DEN 12 1/20 @ LAC Points 1 st Half 72 1/15 vs. PHO 30 11/12 @ LAL Points 3 rd Quarter 46 1/9 vs. LAL 12 3/14 vs. CLE Points 4 Quarter 43 1/3 vs. GSW 9 1/13 @ CHI Points 2 nd Half 77 1/3 vs. GSW 28 1/13 @ CHI Points, Overtime 19 12/18 vs. SEA (2 nd OT) 5 1/27 vs. POR (1 st OT) FG s made 53 1/3 vs. GSW 21 1/13 @ CHI FG s attempted 105 11/1 vs. NYK 63 12/23 vs. UTA FG % 58.6% - 1/29 vs. SAC 30.4% 1/13 @ CHI 3pt FG s made 16 1/24 @ UTA 1 (2) *1/13 @ CHI 3pt FG s attempted 34 2/21 @ GSW 5 11/17 vs. DAL 3pt FG % 61.5% 1/24 @ UTA 11.1% - 2/6 vs. HOU FT s made 39 12/6 @ BOS 8 12/13 vs. POR FT s attempted 49 1/9 vs. LAL 12 12/13 vs. POR FT % 94.7% 12/15 vs. ATL 56.0% - 12/27 vs. MIL Rebounds 58 11/1 vs. NYK 28 12/23 vs. UTA Offensive rebounds 23 11/1 vs. NYK 4 1/31 vs. DAL Defensive rebounds 41 2/21 @ GSW 20 (2) *3/20 vs. NOK Assists 38 1/3 vs. GSW 10 11/11 @ PHO Steals 12 (3) *1/9 vs. LAL 2 (6) *3/22 vs. LAL Turnovers 26 (2) 2/21 @ GSW 9 (2) *2/6 vs. HOU Blocked shots 11 1/3 vs. GSW 1 (3) 3/3 vs. DET 2006-07 GRIZZLIES INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES Total Points Points Single Quarter 45 Miller (2/21 @ GSW) 21 Miller (11/3 vs. CHA, 4 ) 35 Gasol (3/22 vs. LAL) 20 Miller (1/31 vs. DAL, 4 ) 34 Gasol (1/29 vs. SAC) 18 Miller (2/21 @ GSW, 2 nd ) 33 Miller (3/22 vs. LAL) 17 Miller (3/22 vs. LAL, 3 rd ) 33 Miller (1/3 vs. GSW) Points In a Half 32 Miller (1/31 vs. DAL) 27 Miller (1/31 vs. DAL, 2 nd ) 32 Miller (12/31 @ HOU) 27 Atkins (11/15 @ SAC, 2 nd ) Total Rebounds Rebounds Single Quarter 17 Gasol (2/9 vs. MIN) 10 Gasol (1/13 @ CHI, 3 rd ) 17 Gasol (1/22 @ DEN) 7 Gasol (3/22 vs. LAL, 4 ) 15 Gasol (3/22 vs. LAL) 7 (2) *Swift (3/9 @ ATL, 2 nd ) 15 Gasol (3/10 @ CHA) Rebounds In a Half 15 Gasol (3/3 vs. DET) 12 Gasol (3/22 vs. LAL, 2 nd ) 15 Gasol (2/13 vs. NOK) 12 Gasol (1/13 @ CHI, 2 nd ) Total Assists Assists Single Quarter 16 Stoudamire (1/3 vs. GSW) 7 Atkins (1/12 vs. MIN, 4 ) 15 Atkins (1/24 @ UTA) 7 Stoudamire (1/3 vs. GSW, 4 ) 14 Miller (1/5 vs. BOS) 6 (5) *Stoudamire (2/21 @ GSW, 2 nd ) 14 Miller (11/28 @ DEN) Assists In a Half 12 Gasol (1/24 @ UTA) 9 Stoudamire (1/27 vs. POR, 1 st ) 12 Atkins (1/12 vs. MIN) 9 Stoudamire (1/3 vs. GSW, 1 st ) Total Steals Total Blocks 5 Lowry (11/20 vs. ORL) 8 Gasol (1/29 vs. SAC) 4 Gay (1/17 vs. PHI) 6 Gasol (1/27 vs. POR) 4 Stoudamire (1/15 vs. PHO) 5 Swift (3/24 @ UTA) 4 Miller (1/9 vs. LAL) 5 Gasol (3/17 vs. CHI) 4 (2) *Miller (12/15 vs. ATL) 5 (2) *Gasol (1/5 vs. BOS) Total Field Goals Made Total Field Goals Attempted 17 Gasol (3/22 vs. LAL) 28 Gasol (2/6 vs. HOU) 16 Miller (2/21 @ GSW) 27 Miller (2/21 @ GSW) 14 Gasol (1/29 vs. SAC) 23 Gasol (3/22 vs. LAL) 13 Gasol (3/10 @ CHA) 23 Miller (11/1 vs. NYK) 13 (4) *Gasol (3/2 @ PHI) 22 (4) *Gasol (2/3 vs. IND) Total Free Throws Made Total Free Throws Attempted 14 Roberts (12/6 @ BOS) 15 Gasol (1/13 @ CHI) 12 Gasol (2/28 vs. UTA) 15 Roberts (12/6 @ BOS) 11 Gasol (3/17 vs. CHI) 14 Gasol (2/28 vs. UTA) 11 Gasol (2/23 @ POR) 14 Atkins (11/1 vs. NYK) Total 3-Point Field Goals Made 3-Point Field Goals Attempted 9 Miller (2/21 @ GSW) 17 Miller (2/21 @ GSW) 9 Miller (1/3 vs. GSW) 13 Miller (12/23 vs. UTA) 7 Miller (1/31 vs. DAL) 12 Miller (2/28 vs. UTA) 7 Miller (12/31 @ HOU) 12 Miller (1/29 vs. SAC) 7 Miller (12/30 vs. TOR) 12 (3) *Miller (1/27 vs. POR) Minutes Minutes 52 :31 Miller (12/18 vs. SEA) 51:52 Miller (1/27 vs. POR) 52:06 Miller (11/1 vs. NYK) 50:23 Miller (2/9 vs. MIN)
2006-07 TEAM HIGHS AND LOWS - OPPONENTS CATEGORY HIGH/MARGIN LOW/DEFICIT Total Points 137 1/15 vs. PHO 80 11/24 vs. WAS Points 1 st Quarter 45 12/26 @ WAS 15 11/24 vs. WAS Points 2 nd Quarter 44 1/15 vs. PHO 13 11/25 @ HOU Points 1 st Half 77 12/26 @ WAS 37 (2) *11/25 @ HOU Points 3 rd Quarter 39 1/5 vs. BOS 16 (3) 3/10 @ CHA Points 4 Quarter 40 11/17 vs. DAL 7 11/11 @ PHO Points 2 nd Half 70 1/5 vs. BOS 36 11/3 vs. CHA Points, Overtime 19 1/27 vs. POR (2 nd OT) 5 (2) *2/9 vs. MIN FG s made 54 1/24 @ UTA 28 11/7 vs. HOU FG s attempted 105 1/27 vs. POR 64 12/4 @ NYK FG % 60.8% - 1/26 @ SAS 39.8% - 2/13 vs. NOK 3pt FG s made 18 1/3 vs. GSW 1 1/20 @ LAC 3pt FG s attempted 46 1/3 vs. GSW 4 12/9 vs. LAC 3pt FG % 66.7% - 2/28 vs. UTA 16.7% 11/7 vs. HOU FT s made 31 (3) *1/9 vs. LAL 6 2/9 vs. MIN FT s attempted 40 (2) *3/22 vs. LAL 6 2/9 vs. MIN FT % 100.0% - 2/9 vs. MIN (6/6) 53.3% 11/24 vs. WAS Rebounds 59 1/13 @ CHI 25 1/29 vs. SAC Offensive rebounds 24 2/13 vs. NOK 4 1/7 vs. SAS Defensive rebounds 43 1/13 @ CHI 19 1/29 vs. SAC Assists 39 1/24 @ UTA 15 1/31 vs. DAL Steals 15 (3) *2/21 @ GSW 4 (7) *3/3 vs. DET Turnovers 25 (2) *12/18 vs. SEA 9 (6) *3/24 @ UTA Blocked shots 12 1/26 @ SAS 0 12/23 vs. UTA 2006-07 OPPONENTS INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES Total Points Points Single Quarter 60 Bryant (3/22 vs. LAL) 19 Bryant (3/22 vs. LAL, 3 rd ) 42 Randolph (1/27 vs. POR) 18 Nowitzki (2/7 @ DAL, 1 st ) 42 Stoudemire (1/15 vs. PHO) 18 Barnes (1/3 vs. GSW, 2 nd ) 41 Wade (12/16 @ MIA) Points In a Half 39 Booxer (1/24 @ UTA) 36 Bryant (3/22 vs. LAL, 2 nd ) 38 (2) *Nowitzki (2/7 @ DAL) 25 (2) *Boozer (1/24 @ UTA, 2 nd ) Total Rebounds Rebounds Single Quarter 23 Chandler (2/13 vs. NOK 10 Chandler (2/13 vs. NOK, 1 st ) 23 Howard (11/20 vs. ORL) 9 Camby (1/22 @ DEN, 3 rd ) 17 Wallace (3/10 @ CHA) 8 (4) *Boozer (3/24 @ UTA, 1 st ) 17 Garnett (2/9 vs. MIN) Rebounds In a Half 17 O Neal (2/3 vs. IND) 13 O Neal (2/3 vs. IND, 2 nd ) 17 (2) *Camby (1/22 @ DEN) 13 Howard (11/20 vs. ORL, 1 st ) Total Assists Assists Single Quarter 21 D.Williams (1/24 @ UTA) 7 D.Williams (1/24 @ UTA, 4 ) 15 Nash (1/15 vs. PHO) 7 Davis (1/3 vs. GSW, 4 ) 14 Cassell (1/20 @ LAC) 7 J.Williams (12/2 vs. MIA, 1 st ) 14 Paul (12/22 @ NOK) Assists In a Half 14 J.Williams (12/2 vs. MIA) 13 J.Williams (12/2 vs. MIA, 1 st ) 13 (5) *D.Williams (3/24 @ UTA) 11 D.Williams (1/24 @ UTA, 2 nd ) Total Steals Total Blocks 6 Butler (12/26 @ WAS) 9 Duncan (1/26 @ SAS) 5 Wallace (3/17 vs. CHI) 7 Mourning (12/2 vs. MIA) 5 Ridnour (2/20 @ SEA) 5 McDyess (3/3 vs. DET) 5 (4) *Griffin (1/13 @ CHI) 5 (4) *Brown (1/13 @ CHI) Total Field Goals Made Total Field Goals Attempted 20 Bryant (3/22 vs. LAL) 40 Randolph (1/27 vs. POR) 18 Boozer (1/24 @ UTA) 37 Bryant (3/22 vs. LAL) 17 Anony (11/28 @ DEN) 30 McGrady (12/31 @ HOU) 16 Randolph (1/27 vs. POR 30 Carter (12/11 @ NJN) 15 (3) *Stoudemire (1/15 vs. PHO) 30 Anony (11/28 @ DEN) Total Free Throws Made Total Free Throws Attempted 17 Bryant (3/22 vs. LAL) 18 Bryant (3/22 vs. LAL) 13 Harpring (3/24 @ UTA) 16 Wallace (3/10 @ CHA) 12 Stoudemire (1/15 vs. PHO) 14 Harpring (3/24 @ UTA) 12 Howard (12/31 @ HOU) 14 Wade (12/16 @ MIA) 12 Lewis (12/18 vs. SEA) 14 Crawford (11/1 vs. NYK) Total 3-Point Field Goals Made 3-Point Field Goals Attempted 9 Carter (12/11 @ NJN) 20 Carter (12/11 @ NJN) 7 Bell (1/15 vs. PHO) 16 Barnes (1/3 vs. GSW) 7 Barnes (1/3 vs. GSW) 14 Smi (1/22 @ DEN) 6 (2) *Gordon (3/17 vs. CHI) 12 Gordon (3/17 vs. CHI) Minutes Minutes 56:16 Richardson (11/1 vs. NYK) 49:05 Iguodala (3/2 @ PHI) 52:27 Lewis (12/18 vs. SEA) 48:04 Crawford (11/1 vs. NYK)
GRIZZLIES HEAD COACH, TONY BARONE Tony Barone Sr. took over as e Grizzlies interim head coach on December 28, 2006, his first head coaching stint in e NBA. He s also in his seven season wi e Grizzlies as e team s Director of Player Personnel. Among his many accolades, Barone can be credited wi scouting e talents of Spain s Pau Gasol, e 2001-02 NBA Rookie of e Year. He also spent two seasons as an assistant coach under former head coach Hubie Brown. Barone joined e Grizzlies after two years as a Big 12 color commentator wi ESPN Regional. He served as e head coach at Texas A&M from 1991 rough 1998, wi his 1994 team playing in e NIT Tournament. While at Texas A&M, Barone was selected Souwestern Conference Coach of e Year. Prior to working at Texas A&M, he was e head coach at Creighton from 1985-1991. While ere, he was selected twice as Missouri Valley Conference Coach of e Year. Barone began his coaching career in e Illinois High School ranks after playing at Duke. A native of Chicago, Illinois, he has over 36 years of playing and coaching experience including assistant coaching positions wi Duke (1972-1974) and Bradley (1978-1985). Barone was an academic All-American, earned ree letters, was elected team captain as a senior and earned a degree in English while at Duke. Tony and his wife of 37 years, Kay, have ree children: Amy, Tony Jr. and Brian, and ree grandchildren: Katie, Christie and Kevin. TONY BARONE S NBA HEAD COACHING RECORD: Regular Season Year Team Wins Losses 2006-07 Memphis Grizzlies 11 29 TOTALS 11 29 The Coaching Staff: Mitchell Anderson: Assistant Coach (Bradley) Paul Cormier: Assistant Coach (New Hampshire) Lionel Hollins: Assistant Coach (Arizona State) Scott Adubato: Assistant Coach/Workout Coach (Upsala) Mike Curtis: Streng & Conditioning Coach (Virginia) Drew Graham: Head Aletic Trainer (The Ohio State University) 2006-07 Memphis Grizzlies *Minutes for Recent Games have been rounded for each game statistically (29 seconds or less, rounded down; 30 seconds or more, rounded up). #3 CHUCKY ATKINS Guard 5 11 185 8 NBA Season Sou Florida 2006-07 AVERAGES 64-19 27.1 13.2 1.9 4.4 0.70 0.06 LAST GAME: 9 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists in 20 minutes off e bench (3/24 @ UTA). 2006-07 SEASON NOTES: Had 19 points and tied a season-high wi ree steals in 33 minutes off e bench on Mar. 17 vs. Chicago Missed five games from Mar. 2-10 due to a sprained right ankle Posted his first double-double of e season wi a season-high 29 points and a career-high 15 assists on Jan. 24 @ Utah Had a en season-high 12 assists on Jan. 12 vs. Minnesota, surpassing 2,000 assists for his career Had a season-high six rebounds on Dec. 31 @ Houston Scored a season-high 28 points on Dec. 18 vs. Seattle, marking e most points by a Grizzly reserve is season; Also tied a careerhigh wi 10 free rows made) Had 26 points off e bench on Dec. 11 @ New Jersey Shot 10-for-11 from e free row line on Dec. 6 @ Boston, tying a career-high for free rows made; also recorded a season-high ree steals Dished out a en season-high 11 assists on Dec. 4 @ New York Dished out a en season-high six assists on Nov. 25 @ Houston Scored a en season-high 27 points on Nov. 15 @ Sacramento all in e second half, tying e franchise record for points in a half Had a en season-high 25 points off e bench and attempted a career-high 14 free rows on Nov. 1 vs. New York. CAREER NOTES: Signed by e Grizzlies as a free agent on Jan. 23 after spending e first part of 2005-06 wi e Washington Wizards Has played wi six different NBA teams (including Memphis) Originally entered e league as a free agent wi Orlando on Sept. 21/99 One of five players ranked in e top 35 in bo assists (4.4 apg) and ree-point field goal percentage (.387) in 2004-05 Named to e 1999-2000 Schick All-Rookie Second Team Played wi Cibona of Croatia from 1997-99 and averaged 12.2 ppg and 11.3 ppg in consecutive championship seasons After going undrafted out of college, spent e 1996-97 season wi e Continental Basketball Association s La Crosse Bobcats Named to e 1997 CBA All-Rookie First Team after averaging 16.2 points and 7.5 assists for La Crosse. 29 @ UTA, Jan. 24/07 PTS 36 vs. MIA, Mar. 2/01 10 @ SAC, Nov. 15/06 FGM 15 vs. MIA, Mar. 2/01 22 @ DEN, Nov. 28/06 FGA 28 vs. MIA, Mar. 2/01 6 @ UTA, Jan. 24/07 3FGM 7 vs. MIA, Dec. 30/00 10(2) @ UTA, Jan. 24/07 3FGA 15 vs. NOH, Dec. 22/04 10(2) vs. SEA, Dec. 18/06 FTM 10(3) vs. SEA, Dec. 18/06 14 vs. NYK, Nov. 1/06 FTA 14 vs. NYK, Nov. 1/06 2(3) vs. NOK, Mar. 20/07 OR 3(4) @ MIN, Feb. 21/03 6(2) vs. NJN, Mar. 12/07 DR 7 vs. DEN, Mar. 17/06 6(2) vs. NJN, Mar. 12/07 REB 8 vs. DEN, Mar. 17/06 15 @ UTA, Jan. 24/07 AST 15 @ UTA, Jan. 24/07 3(3) vs. NOK, Mar. 20/07 STL 5 vs. SAC, Nov. 3/00 1(4) vs. DEN, Feb. 26/07 BLK 2(2) vs. BOS, Jan. 19/02 46 @ UTA, Jan. 24/07 MIN 47(2) @ NYK, Feb. 28/05 *12 games shy of 600 for his career; Surpassed 6,000 points for his career on Jan. 13 @ Chicago. MAR 14 CLE 1 0 25 2 3.667 0 0 #### 1 2.500 0 2 2 2 1 0 2 0 5 MAR 17 CHI 1 0 33 5 11.455 2 6.333 7 8.875 0 3 3 4 3 3 4 0 19 MAR 20 NOK 1 1 33 5 11.455 2 8.250 0 0 #### 2 0 2 5 1 3 4 0 12 MAR 22 LAL 1 1 37 4 14.286 2 10.200 6 7.857 1 1 2 6 2 1 4 0 16 MAR 24 at UTA 1 0 20 1 5.200 1 3.333 6 8.750 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 9 LAST 5 TOTAL/AVG 5 2 29.6 17 44.386 7 27.259 20 25.800 3 7 2.0 3.8 1.6 1.40 3.0 0.00 12.2
2006-07 Memphis Grizzlies *Minutes for Recent Games have been rounded for each game statistically (29 seconds or less, rounded down; 30 seconds or more, rounded up). #35 BRIAN CARDINAL Forward 6 8 245 7 NBA Season Purdue 2006-07 AVERAGES 28-1 11.2 4.5 2.1 1.1 0.79 0.04 LAST GAME: DNP Inactive (Left knee aroscopic surgery) (3/24 @ UTA). 2006-07 SEASON NOTES: Has missed e last 12 games after having left knee aroscopic surgery Scored a season-high 13 points on January 12 vs. Minnesota Missed five games from Dec. 30 Jan. 7 due to left knee soreness Tied a seasonhigh wi four assists on Dec. 11 @ New Jersey Had a season-high six rebounds on Dec. 8 @ Milwaukee Recorded seasonhighs in bo assists (four) and rebounds (en, five) on Nov. 28 @ Denver Had a en season-high 12 points and a seasonhigh four steals on Nov. 21 @ Cleveland Missed ree games from Nov. 11-15 due to personal reasons. CAREER NOTES: Signed by e Grizzlies as a free agent on July 14/04 Has spent time wi four different NBA teams (including Memphis) Entered e league as a second round pick (44 overall) by e Detroit Pistons in e 2000 NBA Draft Finished fif in e NBA in steals per turnover ratio (1.06) and 11 in e NBA in free row percentage (.873) in 2004-05 Among NBA leaders, ranked six in free row percentage (.878), ird in ree-point field goal percentage (.444) and would have ranked 29 in field goal percentage (.472, if qualified) in 2003-04 wi Golden State Established a new single-game career-high in every offensive category in 2003-04 wi Golden State Played in a total of 28 games wi Detroit/Washington during his first ree seasons in e NBA. 13 vs. MIN, Jan. 12/07 PTS 32 vs. PHO, Feb. 11/04 5 @ MIL, Dec. 8/06 FGM 10(3) vs. DEN, Feb. 25/05 7(4) @ MIL, Dec. 8/06 FGA 20 vs. DEN, Feb. 25/05 4 @ CLE, Nov. 21/06 3FGM 5 vs. DEN, Feb. 25/05 6 @ CLE, Nov. 21/06 3FGA 10 vs. DEN, Feb. 25/05 6 vs. MIN, Jan. 12/07 FTM 12 vs. SEA, Feb. 21/04 6 vs. MIN, Jan. 12/07 FTA 14 vs. SEA, Feb. 21/04 2(2) @ DEN, Jan. 22/07 OR 7 (2) at UTA, Jan. 13/04 6 @ MIL, Dec. 8/06 DR 9 @ CHI, Feb. 28/04 7 @ DEN, Jan. 22/07 REB 14 @ CHI, Feb. 28/04 4(2) @ NJN, Dec. 11/06 AST 7 @ MIN, Apr. 19/06 4 @ CLE, Nov. 21/06 STL 5 @ SEA, Jan. 22/06 1 @ NOK, Dec. 22/06 BLK 2(4) vs. CHA, Apr. 10/05 23 vs. HOU, Nov. 7/06 MIN 45 vs. PHO, Feb. 11/04 *Underwent arroscopic surgery on Feb. 27 on his left knee for problems related to a chronic knee condition; Will be out e remainder of e season. MAR 14 CLE DNP-IA #### #### #### 0 0 MAR 17 CHI DNP-IA #### #### #### 0 0 MAR 20 NOK DNP-IA #### #### #### 0 0 MAR 22 LAL DNP-IA #### #### #### 0 0 MAR 24 at UTA DNP-IA #### #### #### 0 0 LAST 5 TOTAL/AVG 0 0 #### 0 0 #### 0 0 ### 0 0 ### 0 0 #### ### ### #### ### #### #DIV/0! #16 PAU GASOL Forward 7 0 240 6 NBA Season Spain 2006-07 AVERAGES 47-47 36.0 21.3 9.6 3.2 0.40 2.21 LAST GAME: 25 points, team-high 10 rebounds (4 offensive), 3 assists and 3 blocks in 35 minutes (team-leading 26 double-double of e season) (3/24 @ UTA). 35 vs. LAL, Mar. 22/07 PTS 44 vs. SEA, Mar. 28/06 2006-07 SEASON NOTES: Posted his 23 rd 17 vs. LAL, Mar. 22/07 FGM 17(2) vs. LAL, Mar. 22/07 double-double of e season wi 21 points and 11 rebounds, including six 28 vs. HOU, Feb. 6/07 FGA 28(2) vs. HOU, Feb. 6/07 2 vs. UTA, Dec. 23/06 3FGM 2(2) vs. UTA, Dec. 23/06 offensive rebounds (tying a season-high) on Mar. 17 vs. Chicago Surpassed former Grizzly Shareef Abdur-Rahim (7,801 points) as e franchise s all-time leading scorer on Mar. 7 @ Toronto (7,809 points at e time) Tied a season-high wi six offensive rebounds on Feb. 28 vs. Utah Pulled down a season-high six offensive rebounds on Feb. 14 @ Indiana Tied a season-high wi 17 rebounds on Feb. 9 vs. Minnesota, including a en season-high five offensive rebounds Became e alltime franchise leader in minutes played on Feb. 7 @ Dallas Became e all-time franchise leader in field goals made on Feb. 6 vs. Houston Surpassed Shareef Abdur-Rahim (now wi Sacramento) as e franchise s all-time leader in free row attempts on Jan. 31 vs. Dallas Had a season-high 34 points (most by a Grizzly is season), eight rebounds and tied a career-high and franchise record wi eight blocks on Jan. 29 vs. Sacramento Had a en season-high six blocks on Jan. 27 vs. Portland Missed one game (1/26 @ San Antonio) wi a strained left hamstring Posted his second career triple-double wi 17 points, 13 rebounds and tied a career-high wi 12 assists on Jan. 24 @ Utah Recorded his six double-double of e season wi 23 points and 17 rebounds (one shy of matching a career-high; most by a Grizzly is season) on Jan. 22 @ Denver Dished out a season-high seven assists on Jan. 15 vs. Phoenix Tied a en season-high wi 13 rebounds on Jan. 13 @ Chicago Had 25 points and tied a en season-high wi 13 rebounds, including a season-high four offensive rebounds on Jan. 9 vs. e Lakers; his ird double-double of e season Scored a en season-high 29 points in 29 minutes on Dec. 27 vs. Milwaukee Tied a career-high wi two ree-point field goals made on Dec. 23 vs. Utah Had a en season-high 28 points, a en season-high nine rebounds and a season-high ree blocks in a en season-high 24 minutes on Dec. 22 @ NOK Missed e first 22 games of e season wi a fractured fif metatarsal in his left foot suffered e injury in e semifinals of e FIBA World Championships playing for his native country of Spain. CAREER NOTES: Selected by Atlanta in e 2001 NBA Draft (ird overall) Draft rights traded to Memphis on June 27/01 along wi Lorenzen Wright and Brevin Knight in exchange for Shareef Abdur-Rahim Has led e Grizzlies in scoring each of his five seasons wi e team (and in rebounding in ree of ose five seasons) Finished 2005-06 ranked 19 in scoring (20.4 ppg) Named to e 2006 Western Conference All-Star Team, his first and e franchise s first All-Star; was also e first Spanish player to receive e honor in NBA history Named e Rookie of e Year in 2001-02. 2(2) vs. UTA, Dec. 23/06 3FGA 2 (5) vs. UTA, Jan. 6/06 12 vs. UTA, Feb. 28/07 FTM 15 (3) vs. UTA, Jan. 6/06 15 @ CHI, Jan. 13/07 FTA 20 vs. UTA, Jan. 6/06 6(3) vs. CHI, Mar. 17/07 OR 9(2) vs. LAC, Mar. 12/04 15 @ DEN, Jan. 22/07 DR 15(2) @ DEN, Jan. 22/07 17(2) vs. MIN, Feb. 9/07 REB 18(3) vs. UTA, Jan. 6/06 12 @ UTA, Jan. 24/07 AST 12(2) @ UTA, Jan. 24/07 2 vs. NOK, Mar. 20/07 STL 4 @ SEA, Mar. 8/06 8 vs. SAC, Jan. 29/07 BLK 8(2) vs. SAC, Jan. 29/07 50 vs. POR, Jan. 27/07 MIN 56 vs. DET, Dec. 19/05 *Surpassed former Grizzly Shareef Abdur-Rahim as e franchise s alltime leading scorer Mar. 7 at Toronto Has posted a double-double in 16 of his last 20 games; Has posted multiple blocks in 21 of his last 27 games, including 11 games of ree or more blocks. MAR 14 CLE 1 1 36 10 19.526 0 0 #### 3 7.429 4 6 10 2 3 1 5 1 23 MAR 17 CHI 1 1 43 5 12.417 0 0 #### 11 13.846 6 5 11 5 4 1 4 5 21 MAR 20 NOK 1 1 38 11 14.786 0 0 #### 6 6 1.000 3 7 10 6 2 2 2 1 28 MAR 22 LAL 1 1 44 17 23.739 0 0 #### 1 2.500 4 11 15 2 4 0 1 1 35 MAR 24 at UTA 1 1 35 9 10.900 0 0 #### 7 12.583 4 6 10 3 1 0 3 3 25 LAST 5 TOTAL/AVG 5 5 39.2 52 78.667 0 0 ### 28 40.700 21 35 11.2 3.6 2.8 0.80 3.0 2.20 26.4