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Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis 107–102 Miami

I didn’t pay as much attention to this game, but when I did, it was just what I would expect from two high caliber teams preparing for the playoffs. I know the other day I said I wanted the Grizz to miss the playoffs, but that was more out of their history with a fully healthy Spurs team than anything against them because they are awesome to watch. They are just full of players with huge hearts, led by Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph and Mike Conley, who made big shots and plays throughout the game that eventually pushed the Grizz over the top. Oh yeah, and Courtney Lee made a one-handed three with .07 on the clock, that was pretty sick. With the Heat resting multiple players once again, their culture and LeBron James really made this a game as LeBron just kept attacking and pulling fourth quarter lineups of him, Norris Cole, Justin Hamilton, Shane Battier, and Rashard Lewis to the brink of victory.

However, this was all about grit and grind, and for me, Mike Conley, and the overall jump he has made over the last two years. He literally can do it all to an above average extent, whether it be scoring, passing or defense, and yesterday, the 3s he hit in the fourth quarter were the dagger that Bron couldn’t overcome. And just like John Wall has complete control and command of the Wiz, Conley has the same feeling with the Grizz, and as you watch, you just feel calm and comfort every time the ball is in his hands. If the Grizz can crack the playoffs, watching a Conley-Tony Parker matchup will be a treat for any basketball fan, even if the Spurs run roughshod over the Grizz. And before I leave, I barely mentioned LeBron, but he was awesome again last night, just moving around and impacting the game in all ways imaginable. Pure joy to watch him play.

NBA roundup from Wild Wednesday - April 9th