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MikeCheck: Sparked by prolific December growth spurt, Grizzlies emerging from early season growing pains

Yep, Solomon Hill dared to go there.

Having won four of their past five games in the midst of their best stretch of play this season, the Grizzlies veteran forward and resident philosopher hypothetically mentioned the ‘P’ word.

It wasn’t progress, although the Grizzlies have shown plenty in recent weeks as their young roster, first-year coaching staff and revamped basketball operations leadership have jelled.

And it wasn’t patience, although plenty is still required of a franchise in transition that is taking a methodical and deliberate approach to building and sustaining long-term success.

We believe the West is potentially wide open as far as anything under the sixth playoff seed.