The 2016-17 Memphis Grizzlies season marked a year of transition for the franchise, emphasizing grit and grind under new head coach David Fizdale. The team finished the regular season with a 43-39 record, securing the seventh seed in the Western Conference. This performance maintained their streak of playoff appearances, making it seven consecutive seasons.
Key players for the Grizzlies included veteran center Marc Gasol and point guard Mike Conley, both of whom were pivotal in maintaining the team’s competitive edge. Gasol averaged a career-high 19.5 points per game, showcasing his expanded offensive game, while Conley contributed significantly with 20.5 points and 6.3 assists per game. The team also benefited from the defensive prowess of Tony Allen and the versatile skills of Zach Randolph.
In the playoffs, Memphis faced the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. Despite their efforts, the Grizzlies were eliminated in six games, losing the series 4-2. The series was notable for the competitive spirit and close contests, with standout performances from both Conley and Gasol. Fizdale’s post-game “Take that for data” rant after a controversial Game 2 loss became a highlight of the season, reflecting the team’s fighting spirit.
Overall, the 2016-17 season solidified the Grizzlies’ reputation as a tough, resilient team, even as they began to transition from their traditional core. The season’s end also hinted at future changes, as the franchise prepared for an evolving NBA landscape.
- Regular Season Record: 43-39
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 2-4
Memphis Grizzlies Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Mike Conley | 69 | 20.5 | 3.5 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 40.8 | 6 | 24.7 | 3.3 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 44.7 |
| Marc Gasol | 74 | 19.5 | 6.3 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 38.8 | 6 | 19.3 | 6.5 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 58.3 |
| Zach Randolph | 73 | 14.1 | 8.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 22.3 | 6 | 13.2 | 8.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 14.3 |
| Tony Allen | 71 | 9.1 | 5.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 27.8 | |||||||
| JaMychal Green | 77 | 8.9 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 37.9 | 6 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43.8 |
| Troy Daniels | 67 | 8.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 38.9 | 6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Vince Carter | 73 | 8.0 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 37.8 | 6 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Brandan Wright | 28 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| James Ennis III | 64 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 37.2 | 6 | 8.3 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 31.6 |
| Chandler Parsons | 34 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 26.9 | |||||||
| Andrew Harrison | 72 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 27.6 | 6 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 38.5 |
| Troy Williams | 24 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 24.4 | |||||||
| Wayne Selden | 11 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 14.3 | 6 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 18.2 |
| Toney Douglas | 24 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 16.7 | |||||||
| Jarell Martin | 42 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 36.0 | 3 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Wade Baldwin | 33 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 13.6 | 3 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Deyonta Davis | 36 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Memphis Grizzlies in the 2017 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 2017 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies faced a tough first-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite a gritty performance led by Mike Conley and Marc Gasol, the Grizzlies fell short, losing the series 4-2. Their resilience and defensive tenacity were on full display, pushing the Spurs to their limits in several closely contested games.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 111-82 | |
| Apr 17, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 96-82 | |
| Apr 20, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 105-94 | |
| Apr 22, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 110-108 | |
| Apr 25, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 116-103 | |
| Apr 27, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 103-96 |
Memphis Grizzlies 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-98 | |
| Oct 29, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | L 111-104 | |
| Oct 30, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-103 | |
| Nov 01, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 116-80 | |
| Nov 02, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 89-83 | |
| Nov 04, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 99-88 | |
| Nov 06, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-94 | |
| Nov 08, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 108-107 | |
| Nov 12, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-96 | |
| Nov 14, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | W 102-96 | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 111-107 | |
| Nov 18, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 80-64 | |
| Nov 19, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 93-71 | |
| Nov 21, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 105-90 | |
| Nov 23, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-99 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | L 90-81 | |
| Nov 26, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | W 110-107 | |
| Nov 28, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 104-85 | |
| Nov 30, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 120-105 | |
| Dec 01, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 95-94 | |
| Dec 03, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 103-100 | |
| Dec 05, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 110-108 | |
| Dec 06, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 96-91 | |
| Dec 08, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 88-86 | |
| Dec 10, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 110-89 | |
| Dec 13, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 103-86 | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 93-85 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 96-92 | |
| Dec 18, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 82-73 | |
| Dec 20, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-109 | |
| Dec 21, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 98-86 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 115-109 | |
| Dec 26, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | L 112-102 | |
| Dec 27, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-103 | |
| Dec 29, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 114-80 | |
| Dec 31, 2016 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 112-98 | |
| Jan 03, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-102 | |
| Jan 04, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 115-106 | |
| Jan 06, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 128-119 | |
| Jan 08, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 88-79 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 103-95 | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | W 110-105 | |
| Jan 15, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 108-104 | |
| Jan 18, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | L 104-101 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 107-91 | |
| Jan 21, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 119-95 | |
| Jan 25, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 101-99 | |
| Jan 27, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-109 | |
| Jan 28, 2017 | @ Utah Jazz | W 102-95 | |
| Jan 30, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 115-96 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 119-99 | |
| Feb 03, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 114-102 | |
| Feb 04, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-99 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 89-74 | |
| Feb 08, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 110-91 | |
| Feb 10, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 122-107 | |
| Feb 13, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 112-103 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 95-91 | |
| Feb 24, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-92 | |
| Feb 26, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 105-98 | |
| Feb 28, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 130-112 | |
| Mar 03, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 104-100 | |
| Mar 04, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 123-108 | |
| Mar 06, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 122-109 | |
| Mar 09, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 114-98 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 107-90 | |
| Mar 13, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-93 | |
| Mar 15, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 98-91 | |
| Mar 16, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 103-91 | |
| Mar 18, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 104-96 | |
| Mar 21, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 95-82 | |
| Mar 23, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 97-90 | |
| Mar 26, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 106-94 | |
| Mar 27, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 91-90 | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 110-97 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 99-90 | |
| Apr 02, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-103 | |
| Apr 04, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 95-89 | |
| Apr 05, 2017 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 103-100 | |
| Apr 07, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | W 101-88 | |
| Apr 09, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 103-90 | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 100-93 |