February 7
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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When Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins called for a time-out early in the third quarter his team was sputtering and the game appeared to be teetering out of control. But that's also when the Griz found a second gear. Memphis used a surge in defensive energy and sharper offense to cut down a double-digit deficit. But the Grizzlies' comeback attempt stalled Monday night in the final three minutes of an 89-84 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in FedExForum."
February 3
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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As the San Antonio Spurs opened the fourth quarter Thursday night with four quick points to take a seven-point lead, the biggest of the game at the time, Hornets forward Jason Smith called his team together after a timeout and implored them to hold it together. "Defense!" Smith yelled. "Defense!" It wasn't enough, as the Spurs blew open what had been a back-and-forth game for three quarters, winning 93-81 over New Orleans, sending the Hornets to their 19th defeat in the past 21 games."
January 31
Memphis Commercial Appeal
columnist Geoff Calkins
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The first question was about effort. "Did you see effort out there?" said Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins. Well, no. Unless you count the fat dancing guy. But, then, he brings it every night. Unlike the suddenly soporific Griz. Remember when this team prided itself on work? Remember when they called FedExForum the Grind House? "When we give effort, it's just for a few seconds," said Hollins. The Never Mind House, anyone?"
January 31
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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When the locker room door finally opened, Tony Allen had a blank look on his face, a statistical report in his hand and was the only Grizzly sitting at his cubbyhole. The rest of Allen's teammates were in the showers, trying to wash away an 83-73 loss to the San Antonio Spurs that drew boos from the FedExForum crowd Monday night and led to a lengthy players-only meeting. The topic of discussion was effort in yet another lethargic showing as the Grizzlies' losing streak swelled to four games."