For the Memphis Grizzlies, it always seems like there’s a significant injury to a key player every year during the playoffs. This year is no different. Now, it’s the Grindfather Tony Allen, who’s out with a calf injury.
How This Effect The Grizzlies On Their Playoff Run
As much as this hurts to admit, this makes a deep playoff run even less likely. Allen is by far the best perimeter defender on the team – and easily top five in the league.
It’s obvious who Tony would’ve been guarding in this series: MVP candidate Kawhi Leonard.