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Memphis Hardwood
by Anthony Siracusa
Hosted by Anthony Siracusa and Marvin Stockwell, Memphis Hardwood brings you weekly updates on Memphis Grizzlies Basketball from Memphis, TN - Hoop City USA. Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network. https://backtothelight.net
Episodes
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S4 E5: Grizzlies on a Roll
The Grizzlies have won three in a row...and the schedule looks good. Don't look now, but they Grizzlies might be a on a roll!
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S4 E4 - Grizzlies Gaining Depth
The Grizzlies have come out of the gate strong this season despite continued injuries plaguing the team. Jaylen Wells, Scottie Pippen, Jr., Jay Huff and others have joined JJJ in boosting this team to a strong winning record to start the season. What does it mean and where does the team take it...
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S4 E3 - The Grizzlies Played a Real Game!
Marvin and Anthony join the chorus of overreactions with our first regular season episode of Memphis Hardwood. Ja is BACK! Dez looks amazing! Edey laid an egg! What will become of Brandon Clarke? Its all here for you!
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S4 E2: Grizzles Preseason Thoughts
Marvin and Anthony discuss the Grizzlies greatest preseason player thus far...Jay Huff! And we talk about a few other take aways thru 2 games, including observations on the new look offense, Jaylen Wells, and what it means to keep the main thing the main thing. Tune in and turn up!
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S4 E1 - Is this thing on?
Crew! Memphis Hardwood is back. Marvin and Anthony are here to talk Memphis Grizzlies. - Ja's return to the court - Edey's immediate impact - The opportunity for LaRavia - Aldama as the team's X factor Tune in yall - and turn up!
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S3 E16 - Return of BC, Gasol Jersey Retirement
As the 23-24 campaign (thankfully!) comes to a close, Marvin and Anthony reflect on the return of BC, GG Jackson, and Marc Gasol's jersey retirement.
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S3 E15 The Stretch Run of the Grizzlies Season
As the Grizzlies round the corner towards the conclusion of this oh so woeful season, Marvin and I point to a few key areas to watch. There is still a lot to figure out before the season clock reads 0:00. Marcus Smart, Brandon Clarke, the big rotation and more. It's all yours on a brand new…
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S3 E14: Grizzlies Win 2 in a Row
The Grizzlies ended a nine game skid with two exciting victories over the Houston Rockets and the Milwaukee Bucks. GG Jackson continues to impress, Vince Williams, Jr. looks like the wing of the future...so what to do about Ziaire? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on a brand new Memphis...
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S3 E13: Steven Adams
Shout out to Steve-o, a light hearted if heavy footed behemoth of a man who brought so much joy to we Grizzlies fans for years. Marvin and Anthony talk about the big man's importance to the team and discuss what makes this season worth it amid a continuing rash of losses.
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S3 E12: Vince Williams, Jr.
The Bug. VWJ. A menace. A playmaker. Clutch scorer. "Mr. Relevant." Whatever you call him, Vince Williams, Jr. has given a breath of life to Grizzlies fans amid the malaise of a seemingly cursed season. Marvin and Anthony dive into VWJ's game and much more on the latest Memphis Hardwood.
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S3 E11: Resiliency is the Key
Well, what more can we say. Ja is out for the season and it looks grim for the Grizzlies...except they beat the pants of the Mavericks last night and hope springs eternal! Per usual Marvin and I find many things to look forward to amid the most recent bad news for the team. Tune in and hear our...
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S3 E10: 12 is Back
Ja Morant returned to the court last night and commanded the attention of the NBA world once again. Marvin and Anthony break down Ja's return and give some love to Penny and the Tigers given their recent run. It's all your on a new Memphis Hardwood!
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S3 E9: 12 Returns in 6 Days. In the meantime...
Despite a 'Grizzly' stretch for our Grizzly Bears, there are some things to celebrate. Desmond Bane is playing at a VERY elite level...All NBA for sure. The team might really have something in Vince Williams, Jr., and we love Jaren Jackson, Jr.'s face up game. The Grizzlies get 12 back in a mere…
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S3 E8: The Grizzlies Get Better
The Grizzlies had a .500 week with improved play and a couple solid wins. Throughout the week, the Grizzlies have played harder with Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams, Jr. serving as bright spots. How will the Grizz fare over the last 6 between now and when Ja returns? Anthony and Marvin break it...
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S3 E7: Hope Springs Eternal in Memphis?
Well, the Grizzlies have lost four in a row and, in the latest loss, Marcus Smart read his team the riot act. Are the Grizzlies unraveling? Will Smart's 'pep talk' be helpful to the team? Are we still just counting down the days until Ja gets back? Why did this team win when so readily in the…
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S3 E6: The Grizzlies are Finding their Way
Playing .500 ball over their last four, the Memphis Grizzlies appear to have found some solutions. Santi Aldama has made a huge impact for this team, and Bismack Biyombo has created offensive rebounds and second chances for a team desperate for additional possessions. Marv and I talk about…
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S3 E5: Tyus Jones and Dillon Brooks? I mean we gotta talk about something, right?
The Grizzlies continue their skid through a rough patch and, well, Marv and I try to keep it positive. We talk about Jacob Gilyard, how the Grizzlies will look different when Ja is back. But with the loss of Marcus Smart for maybe a while and maybe also Luke Kennard...we end up talking about…
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S3 E4: The One Reason the Grizzlies are Struggling
Marvin and Anthony celebrate the Grizzlies' first win, and point to the single most important factor in the team's recent challenges. There are certainly some areas where the team can improve, but as fans discuss a big trade or firing a coach it's important to keep the main thing the main thing.
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S3 E3: After an 0-4 Start, Where do the Grizzlies look for Answers?
This wasn't the start of the season we envisioned, but Marvin and Anthony find plenty to be hopeful about as the Grizzlies prepare to travel to Utah tonite. Tune in to this latest Memphis Hardwood!
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S3 E2: Grizzlies Season Starts Today!
With the news that Steven Adams is out for the season, the Grizzlies have to recalibrate as they enter tonite's opening match up against the Pelicans? What can we look forward to this season? How will the Grizzlies adjust? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on a new Memphis Hardwood!
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S3 E1 - Grizzlies Preseason Breakdown
Marvin and Anthony are BACK on a new episode of Memphis Hardwood. We talk about the battle for the starting small forward spot, Derrick Rose as a Grizzly, Kenny Lofton, Jr., Santi's rebounding, JJJ's face up game and so much more. It's all your on a new Memphis Hardwood!
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A Memphis Grizzlies Oral History Part IX: The Durant & Westbrook Thunder, Pt. II, 2013 - 2014 with Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast
Keith Parish from Fastbreak Breakfast joins us to discuss the final three games of the 2014 playoffs. We talk about the squeaker of a victory that puts the Grizzlies up 3-2 in OKC, the Game 6 blowout of the Grizzlies on their home floor, and the legendary, controversial, and unfortunate…
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A Memphis Grizzlies Oral History Part VIII: The Durant & Westbrook Thunder, Pt. 1, 2013 - 2014 with Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast
Was the 2014 Playoff series against the OKC Thunder the best Grizzlies playoff series of all time? If not the best, it's certainly top three. Marvin and Anthony break it all down with Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast in Part I of this two part series on the 2013 - 2014 Memphis Grizzlies season.
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JJJ in the World Cup and Grizzlies Schedule Drop
Anthony and Marvin are back to talk USA Basketball - a team which Jaren Jackson, Jr. anchors defensively. Plus, a breakdown of our favorite match ups in the Grizzlies 2023 - 2024 schedule. Get it now on the latest Memphis Hardwood!
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Memphis Hardwood is BACK!
After a brief summer reprieve, Marvin and Anthony are back in the saddle and talking Memphis Grizzlies. We cover the addition of Marcus Smart, the subtraction of Dillon Brooks, the arrival of Derrick Rose, the bears of summer, and who we think will win the small forward starting spot on opening...
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The Grizzlies Season Comes to Close
This pod has been a long time coming, but Marvin and Anthony needed a little time to reset before talking about the end of the 22-23 season. We walk through why this season had a particularly painful ending, and look forward to the ways the Grizzlies might get back on track in the year to come.
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A Young Team, Down 3-1, We Still Believe
The Grizzlies took a tough loss to one of the greatest to ever play the game. No matter his age, Lebron James came through when it mattered most for the Grizzlies. With the team now looking down the abyss of a 3-1 series deficit, what comes next? Marv and Anthony break it all down on a brand new...
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Series Knotted 1-1
The Grizzlies notch game two at home without Ja Morant as the team continues to shine with Tyus Jones at point guard. Marv and Anthony look at the rebounding numbers, turnovers, points off of turnovers, and see more potential in the Grizzlies bench as the team heads to LA for game 3 on Saturday...
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Lakers Take Game One
Marvin and Anthony explore what went right, and what went wrong, in the Grizzlies' 128-112 loss to the Lakers at home in FedExForum. What to do about Anthony Davis? What about the bench? Who steps up for this Grizzlies team? Anthony and Marvin break it all down on a new Memphis Hardwood!
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Bring on the Lakers
Your Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. What should you expect from this Grizzlies team? What do the match ups look like? How about the blinding white heat of the LA lights and the media circus that follows Lebron? Marvin and Anthony...
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Two Games Left!
With just a couple games left in the regular season, Marvin and Anthony celebrate the great play of David Roddy, the emergence of JJJ and Bane as half court offensive threats, the nuclear firepower that is Luke Kennard, and we speculate about the areas of strength and weakness for the Grizzlies…
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Why is the National Media so Hard on Memphis?
Marvin and Anthony explore the way the national media has covered Ja Morant's absence from the team, plus we FINALLY get to a little basketball as well. The Grizzlies are playing great right now and we begin to scratch the surface on why that's the case. Join us for this short episode of Memphis...
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It's Really Real Right Now
It's tough times in Grizz Nation at the moment. Marvin and Anthony talk about why the Ja Morant news is bigger than Ja, dive into the implications of BC's injury, and find the silver lining for the Grizzlies as they embark on their last 18 games. We keep it positive and see a path forward for…
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Ja Morant Takes Over
The Grizzlies are riding a two game winning streak, beating the best team in the West on Saturday and beating the team with the most star power in the league last night. Ja Morant had a franchise record 28 points in the third quarter, but he didn't earn these victories alone. Xavier Tillman, Sr....
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The Stretch Run
The Grizzlies take the court for the first time post all star break this evening against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. What are our expectations for this team as they prepare for these final 25 games of the season? Where do they need to improve as they get ready for the playoff push?...
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A Little More Urgency From the Grizzlies?
As fans, we can spend a lot of time on the roller coaster of wins and losses. Luckily for us as Grizzlies fans, this has not really been the case over the last few years. There has been consistent winning and exceeding expectations. But with the Grizzlies losing 9 of their last 12 games, and...
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Did the Grizzlies Break the Spell?
The second best defense in the league showed up last night as the Grizzlies held the Chicago Bulls to 89 points - perhaps brining an end to this extended losing skid which has seen the Grizzlies drop 8 of the last 9 before last night. Marvin and Anthony break it all down, from Dillon Brooks' role...
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The Grizzlies Struggle, but Hope Abounds
With the Grizzlies dropping 7 of their last 8 games, Marvin and Anthony talk about what's ailing the team - and what it might take to get back on track. Tune in for the latest Memphis Hardwood!
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Defense Wins Championships
Wow - what a game last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers! The Grizzlies extended their winning streak to a franchise best 11 games, and it was the defense that showed up late to give the Grizz a W. Marvin and Anthony discuss Dillon Brooks' role on this team, JJJ's defense, BC's resurgence,...
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Grizzlies are on a roll!
Happy 2023 yall! Marvin and Anthony are back to talk all things Grizzlies amid this 8 game win streak for the team. We go in depth on Tyus Jones and the bench, break down the wing rotation in advance of a postseason run, and laud the recent dominating play of JJJ. Come for the Grizzlies and stay...
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Grizzlies Need a W
While the Grizzlies have gone 1-4 over their last 5, they are 6-4 over their last ten. What ails the Bears in Beale St. Blue? Marvin and Anthony break it all down on a new episode of Memphis Hardwood!
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Worried about the Grizzlies? Nahhh
The Grizz drop two straight to start their Christmas road trip. Are Marv and Anthony worried? Nah - we feel great about the team. We talk about why they dropped two games they could have - maybe should have won - and speculate what that means for the rest of this road trip. Plus, we do a "David...
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Ja Morant's Leadership
We spend a lot of time talking about the other guys on this podcast. It could be our scrappy punk rock roots, always wanting to support the underdogs and lesser known players. It could be because so many players are so good on the Grizzlies that we simply have to share the love. But today we…
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The Grizzlies Just Keep Winning
Down four rotation players? If you're the Memphis Grizzlies, no problem! Play a few rookies, ask your starter-level back-up point guard to have a career night, and you're good to go. The Grizzlies have won 6 of the last 7, JJJ looks unstoppable, and even with bad news on the Desmond Bane front…
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After 22 Games: How are the Grizzlies Doing?
Offense? Defense? Rookies? Jaren? How's it going for the Grizzlies a quarter of the way through? Drawing on advanced stats and the naked eye, Marvin and Anthony break it all down as the Grizzlies prepare for Ziaire and Dez to rejoin the line up. Memphis Hardwood is a proud member of the Back to…
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Trip is Back, Dez is out...will the Grizzlies keep winning?
What can we expect now that Jaren Jackson, Jr. is back and Desmond Bane is out? Will the Grizzlies continue to win as they did last year when stars were out? What about David Roddy and Jake Laravia? Can they step up their game with one of the NBA's best scorers on the pine? Marvin and Anthony…
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The Grizzlies are *Better* this Season
The Grizzlies have won four of their last five and they are looking even better this year than last year. Why? Marvin and Anthony break it all down, including how replacing the Melt and Kyle with rookies has worked out well for the Grizzlies so far. All this and more on a new episode of Memphis...
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Grizzlies Split the Road Trip
The Beale Street Bears of late fall just wrapped up a road trip where they dropped two games against old friend Mike Conley and the Jazz, but they looked quite good in wins over Sacramento and Portland. How is DB playing since he returned? Why is the defense so porous? How is Santi holding up in...
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Grizzlies Start Strong
Is Ja is making an early case for MVP? Is this team still deep? Do the rookies look like they belong? Is the shooting actually better this year? Based on early results from a limited sample size, the answer to all the above could be absolutely. One thing is for sure though - this has been a fun...
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Grizzlies Season Starts TODAY!
Marvin and Anthony take a look back at the preseason for the purpose of getting you ready for the start of the regular season. What can we expect from the bench as a whole? BC's new contract suggests he is a part of the future of this team. What about Roddy and LaRavia? Who comes off the bench...
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Hosted by Anthony Siracusa and Marvin Stockwell, Memphis Hardwood brings you weekly updates on Memphis Grizzlies Basketball from Memphis, TN - Hoop City USA. Memphis Hardwood is part of the Back to the Light Podcast Network. https://backtothelight.net
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