KJG Top 30: Mike Conley’s Top 10 Games of 2012-2013
By Chris Philip
May 3, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) brings the ball up court against Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) in game six of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
Game Six: Los Angeles Clippers 105, Memphis Grizzlies 118 (Playoffs)
Highlights: contested Jamal Crawford jumper from behind, entry pass to Zach Randolph for post score, drew flagrant foul, corner 3, wing 3, wraparound pass to Jerryd Bayless for corner 3
Game Score: 21.2
Box Score: 23 points (4-7 field goals, 3-4 three-pointers, 12-17 free throws), 4 rebounds, 7 assists (1 turnover), 4 fouls in 32 minutes (+22)
Story: Mike Conley won the shootout by TKO as Chris Paul was ejected, among others. Conley registered nearly 80% True Shooting thanks to his accuracy behind the arc and volume from the stripe, despite which he only turned the ball over once. It’s a stretch to say Conley actually outplayed Chris Paul (he didn’t), but he at least held his own. With Zach Randolph dominating his match-up with Blake Griffin, the Grizzlies superior defense swung the series.