*Heart & Hustle* Memphis Grizzlies Dynasty ::1-0::

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I should have an update today since Andrew released his rosters!!!

I will test out fgrep's new 12 min quarter sliders and I will probably play 2 games today, so expect some good updates.

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Historic Night In Memphis
Grizzlies put on a show in their home opener in the new FedEx Forum

Wizards-79

Grizzlies-93


Posey with the thunderous dunk off a fastbreak


MEMPHIS, Tennessee Nov.3 (Ticker) -- Before the Grizzlies tipped off, they had a ceremony with NBA Commisioner David Stern standing in the center of the Grizzlies court along with James Posey and Shane Battier. They held a ribbon and a pair of scissors to officially open up the arena. Stern had many great things to say about the city of Memphis and about the new Grizzlies arena. He called the arena "one of the best in the country", which was a great compliment towards the city of Memphis. After Battier cut the ribbon, it was time for the Grizzlies to play some ball.

Memphis opened the game up with Antawn Jamison picking up 2 quick fouls on Gasol with only 43 seconds into the game. Wells then picked up 2 fouls after 1:05 into the game and had to be replaced by Mike Miller who ended up with 12 points off the bench for the Grizzlies. Pau dominated against Jared Jeffries with Jamison on the bench and Gasol ended up wtih 8 points and 5 rebounds in the 1st quarter.

Bonzi checked back in the game for the Grizzlies and ended up scoring their first 4 points of the quarter. The Wizards made a run and outscored the Grizzlies 23-15 with 7:45 remaining in the half. Mike Miller nailed a jumper after Juan Dixon cut the league to 5 points. Wright then came back with a 3 point play after Jamison trimmed the lead to 3 point with 1:51 remaining in the half. Jamison scored 12 of his of his 28 points in the 2nd quarter and the Wizards were able to close the Grizzlies lead to single digits at the end of the half.

In the 4th quarter, the Grizzlies led 84-66 with 4:12 reamining in the game and the crowd was cheering the Grizzlies on as they were getting closer to winning their first game in the FedEx Forum. Pau shot a desparation 3 with the shot clock running down and he made it, which sealed the game for the Grizzlies.

Photos from the Game:
Gasol scoring 2 of his 8 points in the 1st quarter
Wells came back in the 2nd quarter and scored 6 points
Miller scored 12 points off the bench against the Wizards

Box Score



November 3, 2004 Scores
Dallas @ New Orleans- 96 92
E. Dampier-17pts, 13rebs
B. Davis-23pts, 7asts, 3stls

New York @ Minnesota- 112 98
J. Crawford-25pts, 7asts
K. Garnett-27pts, 10rebs, 2blks

Atlanta @ Phoenix- 105 96 Hawks
A. Walker-40pts, 11rebs, 5asts
S. Marion-18pts, 16rebs, 3blks

Philadelphia @ Boston- 100 99
A. Iverson-35pts, 9asts, 9rebs
R. Davis-21pts, 8rebs

Sacramento @ San Antonio- 101 77
P. Stojakovic-28pts, 8rebs
T. Duncan-22pts, 9rebs

Seattle @ LA Clippers- 91 83
R. Allen-29pts, 8rebs, 5asts
E. Brand-29pts, 9rebs

Portland @ Golden State- 80 72
D. Anderson-26pts, 5rebs, 4asts
M. Dunleavy Jr.-14pts, 10rebs

Miami @ New Jersey- 93 106
D. Wade-25pts, 6asts
R. Mercer-23pts, 5rebs

LA Lakers @ Utah- 83 87
K. Bryant-21pts, 8rebs
A. Kirilenko-19pts, 13rebs

Houston @ Toronto- 86 108
T. McGrady-23pts, 6asts, 6rebs
V. Carter-31pts, 8rebs, 7asts

Milwaukee @ Orlando- 105 97
K. Van Horn-33pts, 12rebs
C. Mobley-24pts, 4asts

Indiana @ Cleveland- 92 105
J. O'neal-33pts, 7rebs
L. James-26pts, 7asts, 6rebs

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When: November 3, 2004
Where: FedEx Forum
Records: Rockets, 0-2; Grizzlies, 1-0.



MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Ticker) -- The Grizzlies will host the Houston Rockets in the FedEx Forum in their 2nd game. Memphis was able to knock of the Washington Wizards in their season opener 93-79. Gasol led the Grizzlies with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks. Judging by his season debut, he has become more of a star type player. "He had a great game against Washington and he did what he should've done," Hubie Brown said. "We got Jamison in foul trouble early, which gave Pau the oppurtunity to have a big night."

Houston is coming off a tough lost against the Toronto Raptors where they couldn't get anything going offensively. They were blown out 108-86, and Yao Ming was only able to get 6 points in the game. McGrady led the Rockets with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assits, but that wasn't enough to overcome the 22 poitn deficit.

Memphis is planning on matching Posey up with McGrady to try and keep him from going off. "We must run a fast pace game to make them tired. They will try to slow us down on each possession to keep the game at their pace and that's going to be the biggest challenge for us," Grizzlies Asst. Coach Tony Barone said.

Last season the Grizzlies beat the Rockets in the seasons series 3-1. Each of the Grizzlies big men, Wright, Gasol and Swift played well in each game so we will have to see how well they will perform against the new look Rockets this year.


PROBABLE STARTERS
Rockets
C-Yao Ming
PF-Maurice Taylor
SF-Jim Jackson
SG-Tracy McGrady
PG-Charlie Ward

Grizzlies
C-Lorenzen Wright
PF-Pau Gasol
SF-James Posey
SG-Bonzi Wells
PG-Jason Williams

[Mark.]

Nice update and start to the season. Try to put one of the box scores under the other rather than side by side since it widens the post and means we have to scroll accross.

Good luck vs Houston, good scores for 12 min quarters

[mp3]

Great start to the season!! i thought that game would of been a close one but you played well, blocks alittle high but thats the game not you.

The next game vs Yao should be a really tester!!

[Wormy10]

Opening night baby
Hope you start the season off on the right note

Looks like you started off on the right note
The Kings Won! 101-77 over the Spurs is pretty impressive

[Riot]

Nice start mafia

[The Future]

nice so far maf'

[Jing]

wow just amazing is what i have to say

[cocobee]

good luck against the Rockets