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Playoff Picture: Memphis Grizzlies

By Luke Duffy

Apr 4, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) drives against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) in the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) drives against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) in the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 3, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guards Vince Carter (15) and Nick Calathes (12) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guards Vince Carter (15) and Nick Calathes (12) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

For the Memphis Grizzlies, it’s “as you were” heading into the postseason. Their franchise is built around two players in Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol who have been with the team quite a while and experienced some playoff battles together. The conference finals is as far as this current era of Grizzlies basketball has gotten, and getting as far again this season may prove tricky.

Nonetheless they have many things in their favor, most notably continuity, being arguably the most physically imposing team in the league, and as strong an identity as their comes in the NBA. They have their All-Star in Gasol, a guy who is playing the best ball of his career.

There are some sneaky good bench players here as well, and in Tony Allen, the emotional leader playoff teams need. Another bruising run at the Western throne is on the cards if this team plays to it’s full capabilities.

For more on this year’s playoff picture, click below.

(West: Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers)

(East: Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls)

Next: Leader Of This Outfit Not In Doubt

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