KJG Top 30: Mike Conley’s Top 10 Games of 2012-2013
By Chris Philip
Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Memphis Grizzlies 101, New York Knicks 108
Highlights: alley-oop to Tony Allen, righty floater, assisted Marc Gasol midrange jumper,
Game Score: 20.8
Box Score: 26 points (6-16 field goals, 2-8 three-pointers, 12-14 free throws), 4 rebounds, 6 assists (2 turnovers), 1 steal (1 foul) in 39 minutes (-7)
Story: It’s hard to understate how flammable the Grizzlies’ defense was in this games, giving up 108 points (season average: 89.3) despite playing at a snail’s pace (86.7 possessions, about two slower than the Grizzlies’ average 88.4). Conley deserves some of the blame, as the defense was actually a little worse when he was on the court (Raymond Felton scored 13 points on 6 shots for a TS% of 94.5). On the other hand, Conley put up his season high for points and free throws, bolstering a flailing offense (The Grizzlies were down 69-41 at halftime.)