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Memphis Grizzlies search for 35th win before All-Star Break

By Jakob Eliason

Dec 5, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots a three pointer over New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrence Jones (9) in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 110-108 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots a three pointer over New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrence Jones (9) in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 110-108 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night in their final game before the All-Star break. The Grizzlies (34-23) beat the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.

Happy belated Valentines Day, Grizz Nation! In case you missed our gift to you this year, you can find that here. 

WHO: Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans

WHERE: FedEx Forum – Memphis, TN

WHEN: February 15th, 2017 – 7:00PM CST

WATCH: Fox Sports Southeast (or you could stream it somewhere, but I didn’t tell you that)

LISTEN: 92.9 ESPN Memphis

BETTING: Grizzlies -8; over/under 206

Memphis Grizzlies (34-23, 18-10 home)

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The Grizzlies travel back to the Grindhouse Wednesday night, following an (honestly) boring win over the Brooklyn Nets. If their 112-103 victory shows nothing else, it’s that the Memphis offense is finally clicking – scoring more than 105 points in four of their last five games. The other? An 89-75 victory over San Antonio… can’t complain there.

Chandler Parsons minutes have seen an uptick. The $94 million-dollar forward played 25 minutes in his most recent appearances.

Mike Conley, Vince Carter and Troy Daniels are LOCKED IN from beyond the arc. Daniels sank four threes against the Phoenix Suns, Carter did the same against the Nets, and Conley – well, he’s just being Conley (32p, 6a vs. the Nets).

Nov 26, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) reacts in the game against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Miami Heat 110-107. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) reacts in the game against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Miami Heat 110-107. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

 Keys to the game

  1. Avoid Buddy Hield at all costs. The rookie was ejected Sunday night for an irrational shot to the groin of Kings superstar, Demarcus Cousins. Demarcus is a pretty big dude, but the Grizz just got done fighting with the Suns.
  2. Shave the brow. Definitely not original. Definitely still a good idea. Without Anthony Davis, the Pelicans lose most of their offensive and defensive weapons. Shutting AD down (and avoiding a career-high from a role player) sounds like the formula for a W.
  3. Do something different than last time. Overtime games may be fun for the fans in attendance, but let’s avoid going into OT with a team in the lowest tier of the NBA, K? K.

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