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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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Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA;  Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA;  Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

The Grizzlies are still a defensive force in the Western Conference.

The Memphis Grizzlies biggest strength by far this season has been their defensive play as a team. They are third in the NBA, allowing just 97.6 points per game. They tie for first in opponents field goal percentage with the Milwaukee Bucks, Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors at 43.1 percent.

The Grizzlies are 6-6 in games where they allow over 100 points and 11-2 when they allow under 100 points. Not a bad statistic for them considering the odds they’re up against in the Western Conference.

They defeated the Golden State Warriors in their most recent game while holding them a season-low 89 points. The Memphis put up 110 points in the victory while snapping a six-game losing streak against Golden State.

The Grizzlies forced 23 turnovers and earned 10 steals in the game. The team ranks sixth in opponents turnovers per game with 15.5 a contest.

The defensive intensity has picked up mightily since Mike Conley’s has been sidelined due to injury. And then there’s big man Marc Gasol who had 19 points, eight rebounds, and six assists to lead the way on offense.

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