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Memphis Grizzlies: 5 Early Season Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 1, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after the game against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeats the Orlando Magic 95-94. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after the game against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeats the Orlando Magic 95-94. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Unexpected players rule the day in Memphis.

The Memphis Grizzlies can credit a lot of their success in trusting the acquisition of some unexpected talent. Undrafted power forward  JaMychal Green has found himself in the starting lineup this season for them.

Green is averaging a career-high 9.6 points and 7.9 rebounds while playing 30.8 minutes per game.

Then there’s undrafted guard Troy Daniels. He is averaging a career-high 9.4 points per game in 14 games for the Grizzlies. Daniels has put up games of 31 points and 29 points in two of the six games in their win streak. He went 13-for-23 from the three-point line in those games.

Related Story: How JaMychal Green Earned a Starting Spot in Memphis

Point guard Andrew Harrison has also fought his way back into the NBA. He signed a three-year, $3 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies in the offseason. He spent last season in the NBA D-League with the Iowa Energy.

The rookie guard out of Kentucky averaged 18.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.

For the Grizzlies this season, Harrison has started nine of the 24 games in which he’s appeared. He is averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 27.3 minutes per game.

With the contribution of these three players, the Grizzlies continue to find success. Look for them to be key in a continuing run.

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