Grizzlies’ gritty D to be tested by Warriors without Conley
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – To the Memphis Grizzlies, it’s simply grit and grind. Harass opponents from one end of the court to the other, frustrating players into missing shots and forcing turnovers until they lose their offensive rhythm.
Tony Allen calls it shutting off the water.
Now they will try to slow down the NBA’s top-scoring team when they meet the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals, and they may have to do it without one of their best defenders. Point guard Mike Conley is recovering from surgery Monday to repair broken bones in his left cheek.
Conley will travel with Memphis to Golden State, but his playing status is unclear. He has defended the likes of Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook and Tony Parker, and would defend Stephen Curry if he plays.
