A New Side of LeBron

The Miami Heat simply can't lose,they pulled off another win even though LeBron James only made 4 field goals. The Memphis Grizzlies had an unlikely performer themselves with Marc Gasol a center pulling of 24 points, and a very likely 9 rebounds.

On top of the Grizzlies Marc Gasol they also, had plenty of help from Zach Randolph and Mike Conley, both players having 14 points. Conley also had a whopping total of 8 assists, Randolph had only 1 assist but had 9 boards. So how did the Grizzlies not walk out of Miami with a win? They were beaten by the LeBron James, but in a style of game he doesn't usually play with, facilitating. He had 10 assists 18 points, and 8 rebounds, most of the assists lead to Dwayne Wade. Lebron helped him add up a total of 22 points. Also, Chis Bosh was being his usual self with 13 points, but surprisingly only 6 boards. All these lead to a final score of 98-91, Heat on top.


Do you think that the Heat's winning streak of 13 is in jeopardy against the Knicks on Sunday? I do because Carmelo Anthony has had a hot hand lately and Tyson Chandler has been doing great with rebounds. Post your opinion in the comments!

Grizzlies vs. 76ers

Tonight the Memphis Grizzlies are traveling to Philadelphia to play the 76ers.  The 76ers haven't been too good after losing Andre Iguodala to the Denver Nuggets, but are still only two games out of the eighth spot in the East, behind the Boston Celtics, who lost Rajon Rondo.  This opens the door a little bit more for the 76ers because without Rondo, the Celtics lose their star player leading the NBA in assists.  Jrue Holiday is averaging 19.4 points and 8.9 assists per game.  Thaddeus Young is averaging 14.8 points and 7.3 boards.  Finally, Evan Turner is averaging 14.2 points and 6.7 rebounds.

On the other side, the Grizzlies are having another great season.  Rudy Gay is averaging 17.5 points and 5.8 rebounds.  Zach Randolph is averaging 16.2 points and 11.6 boards per a game.   Marc Gasol is averaging 13.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game.  If the Grizzlies keep this up, I think they will surely make the playoffs, no matter how good the other teams in the Western Conference play.  The teams in the Western Conference should look out, because the Los Angeles Lakers are creeping up, and look like they actually might make the playoffs.

By Ameen I.

                                                                                                                                                                         

Struggling Lakers

Tonight the Los Angeles Lakers are going to visit the Memphis Grizzles.  The Grizzles had a very thrilling game against the Indiana Pacers, although they lost.  On the other hand, the Lakers are having one of the worst seasons in franchise history.  Veteran, Kobe Bryant, averages 29.2 points per game and 4.9 rebounds.  New addition, Steve Nash, averages 11.2 points per a game and a resounding 8.6 dishes a game.  The other new addition, Dwight Howard, averages 17.1 points a game, 12.3 boards, and 2.5 blocks.  Pau Gasol went out for a few games with a concussion, and when he came back head coach Mike D'antoni kept Pau on the bench.  Pau is still listed on the bench for the game tonight.  Pau Gasol is averaging 12.7 points, snatches 8.3 boards, and 1.4 rejections.  The Memphis Grizzlies have Marc Gasol, brother of Pau Gasol.  Marc averages 13.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks a game.  Zach Randolph averages 16.2 points and snatches down 11.6 boards.  Finally, Rudy Gay averages 17.5 points per game and 5.8 rebounds.  I predict that the Grizzlies will come out on top in this game, but it will be close.  My reasoning is the Lakers are on a skid and their frustration is going to build up and they won't be able to communicate to help themselves get better.  After the All-Star Break though, I think the Lakers will have a turn around season, just like the Boston Celtics did last year.

By Ameen I.