The extremely short-handed yet surprising Memphis Grizzlies are still trucking through the Western Conference, and even look like a lock for the 5th seed. The injury bug has bit the Grizz, and bit down hard. Just look at their starting lineup for tonight:
PG – Jordan FarmarSG – Tony AllenSF – Matt BarnesPF – Zach RandolphC – Chris Anderson
Compare that patchwork with the starting five who lost to the Trailblazers in OT on February 9:
PG – Mike Conley (lost to injury)
SF – Tony Allen (out of position)
SG – Courtney Lee (waived; now with Charlotte)
PF – Zach Randolph (hanging in there, but lonely)
C – Marc Gasol (see below)
Why do I mention that date and game?