November 20
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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In his first game this season against his former teammates, Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Jackson initially struggled Wednesday night at the New Orleans Arena. When he came off the bench for the first time in the second quarter, Jackson missed his first two shots. After three quarters, he was scoreless. When Jackson played for the Hornets for a season and a half until his trade last February to the Houston Rockets, he had the ability to make crucial shots even on a tough shooting night. Despite a tough start, he carried the Kings to a 105-96 victory by hitting three crucial shots in the final quarter, including two 3-pointers. The biggest came on consecutive possessions with 5:07 ..."
November 19
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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For two days the Grizzlies convened inside FedExForum and conducted long, incredibly detailed-oriented workouts. Rare practice time to break up an otherwise relentless NBA schedule, and much-needed refresher courses for a young Griz team that had to iron out some wrinkles. By Tuesday, Griz coach Marc Iavaroni wondered if he'd worked his young guns too hard. "I was concerned about how our energy was going to be," he said. The Griz answered that question early in their 109-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings, snapping a four-game losing streak with an on-top-of-their-game performance. Memphis shot a season-high 54 percent and ended a string of six consecutive games in which the opponent ..."
November 18
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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If it is true that a team sometimes takes on the mood of its coach, then the Grizzlies are Marc Iavaroni all the way these days. He moved a little slower than usual Monday, sniffling at times while he tried to overcome a somewhat hoarse voice. Iavaroni is battling a bug. His team's offense seems to be in the same predicament. The Grizzlies, seeking to end a four-game losing streak tonight when the Sacramento Kings visit FedExForum, rank in the NBA's bottom five in every major statistical offensive category. Last season, the Griz finished 10th in points and 15th in field goal percentage. This year, they are ranked 25th in points (92.8), 25th in field goal percentage (.428), 27th in 3-point ..."
November 18
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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INSIDE THE NUMBERS Griz rookie O.J. Mayo's 210 points in his first 10 NBA games can be topped by only two active players: Shaquille O'Neal (238) and Allen Iverson (224). The Grizzlies are allowing opponents to score 107.3 points on 47.3-percent shooting in the last six games after holding them to 85.3 points on 37.5-percent shooting in the first four. Memphis has surrendered 100-plus points in each of the last six games after not allowing 100 in the first four. Sacramento has allowed only one opponent (Detroit) to score 100 points in the last five games. The Kings are 1-3 without leading scorer Kevin Martin (22.4 ppg) in the lineup this season. Martin is sidelined with a sprained left ..."