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Memphis Grizzlies: Top 5 moments of 2016

By Parker Fleming

Dec 23, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives against Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) in the second half at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 115-109. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives against Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) in the second half at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 115-109. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 10, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) sits on the bench during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 110-89. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) sits on the bench during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 110-89. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Win over Warriors

Many didn’t expect the Memphis Grizzlies to hang with the Warriors, especially without Mike Conley, Chandler Parsons, James Ennis and Vince Carter.

Think again.

The Grizzlies used their stout defense to hold the Warriors to 89 points. Their offense came to play, dropping 110 points.

Memphis held four All-NBA players below their season scoring averages: Durant (21; 26.1), Curry (17; 24.2), Thompson (8; 21.4) and Draymond Green (7; 10.7).

Even though the Grizzly veterans led the charge, their young players came to play. Troy Williams (11 points) delivered a big-boy block on the unanimous MVP. Andrew Harrison played hard-nosed defense on Curry. JaMychal Green provided another strong defensive performance against an All-Star.

Beating the Warriors in their first meeting in the “KD era” will be memorable for Grizz fans.

Hopefully, they can beat this team in the spring.

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