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MikeCheck: At ‘Lowest Point,’ Grizzlies Meddling with Mediocrity


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MEMPHIS – Two takeaways from last night’s 122-109 demoralizing home loss to the Brooklyn Nets and a look-ahead to Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers at FedExForum.

TAKE ONE … Shuffling Through Mediocrity

Stale. Adversity. Mediocre. Lowest point.

All of the above terms found their way into Grizzlies coach David Fizdale’s postgame explanation for his team’s dismal performance in the latest baffling home loss. What made Monday’s setback so discouraging was not simply that it came against the league-worst Nets, but that it came precisely after Fizdale made two bold tweaks to the starting lineup he hoped would jumpstart the team.