May 1, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center
Marc Gasol(33) during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 104-84. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
10. Memphis Grizzlies – 49.5
Prediction: Over
Does anyone else think the Grizzlies just want to stay in the middle of the pack?
They had more than enough assets and some cap space to acquire a go-to scorer during the offseason, but instead chose to sign an aging veteran in Vince Carter, keeping most of their offensive deficiencies intact.
Now with a nearly identical team returning this season, the Grizzlies seem poised to be a good but not great playoff team once again, as they’re still one or two players away from actually being a full-fledged NBA Finals contender.