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Grizzlies hope to grab a road win in Utah: Preview

By Jackson Munyon

Jan 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) and Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeats the Utah Jazz 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) and Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeats the Utah Jazz 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 27, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots the ball on Portland Trail Blazers forward Noah Vonleh (21), guard Evan Turner (1) and center Mason Plumlee (24) during the first quarter of the game at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots the ball on Portland Trail Blazers forward Noah Vonleh (21), guard Evan Turner (1) and center Mason Plumlee (24) during the first quarter of the game at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports /

Plain and simple: Marc Gasol needs help.

Marc Gasol has been on a tear this year. That was rewarded Thursday night with his selection to the All-Star reserves list. Unfortunately, as good as Gasol has been, it is simply not enough to do significant damage in the post-season. That is no knock on Marc either, he just needs consistent help. Sure, Mike Conley and Zach Randolph may score well in a game or two, even Tony Allen and JaMyChal Green have had their share of 20-point outings.

The problem hasn’t changed: consistency. Mike Conley has played at a high level all year, and teams have taken notice. Some center their game plans around stopping him. This has directly affected Mike from a scoring perspective, but he has increased his assist totals throughout the past few games. We have several players on the roster who can score, and score a lot. Memphis needs this win, and to do so, someone must step up.

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