PROTECT THE PAINT

Watching the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday was watching a major-statement game. They defeated the defending champs, albeit by 1 point, making it known that these guys are for real. Who woudl want to play Memphis in the 1st round of the playoffs?

We will find out how good Memphis is on back to back nights tonight when they play LeBron James at Cleveland. Memphis won in December when they hosted the Cavs at Fex Ex Forum. The Cavs are out to seek revenge.

Zach Randolph is a reborn superstar as far as I am concerned. This guy is playing the way we all knew he could, but always wondered why he never did. Until now.

Which Cavalier will be able to step up and stop him tonight? Is there anyone?

The main concern I have with the Grizzlies is Michael Conley at the point guard. I am not convinced he has the right stuff to be the leader they need to take the team to an elite level. However, he should be allright against a depleted Cavs backcourt.

Will Rudy Gay rise up against the Cavs? (Credit: picapp.com)

The matchup I am looking forward to tonight will be to see how Rudy Gay performs against LeBron. If Gay can make the game competitive vs. LeBron, then O.J. Mayo, Marc Gasol and Randolph should be able to make this game a competition.

The only concern I have is if the Grizzlies can bounce back withotu experiencing a “hangover” from the joy of defeating the Lakers.

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