The 2014-15 Memphis Grizzlies season was marked by solid performance and notable achievements. Under the guidance of head coach Dave Joerger, the Grizzlies ended the regular season with an impressive 55-27 record, finishing second in the Southwest Division and fifth in the Western Conference. This record was a testament to their strong defensive play, which was a hallmark of the team throughout the season.
Key players included Marc Gasol, who had a standout season and was named to the All-NBA First Team, and Zach Randolph, who continued to be a dependable force in the paint. Mike Conley provided steady leadership at the point guard position, while Tony Allen’s defensive prowess earned him a spot on the NBA All-Defensive First Team. The team’s ‘Grit and Grind’ style of play, focusing on defense and physicality, was their signature strategy.
In the playoffs, the Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round in five games. They faced the Golden State Warriors in the semis, a series that highlighted the contrast between Memphis’ defensive focus and Golden State’s offensive firepower. Despite taking a 2-1 series lead, the Grizzlies struggled to contain the Warriors’ potent offense, ultimately losing the series in six games. This playoff run reinforced the Grizzlies’ reputation as a tough, competitive team in the NBA during the 2014-15 season.
- Regular Season Record: 55-27
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Memphis Grizzlies Roster and Stats for 2014-15 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Marc Gasol | 81 | 17.4 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 17.6 | 11 | 19.7 | 10.3 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Zach Randolph | 71 | 16.1 | 10.5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 35.0 | 11 | 15.6 | 8.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Mike Conley | 70 | 15.8 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 38.6 | 8 | 14.4 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 30.3 |
| Jeff Green | 45 | 13.1 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 36.2 | 11 | 8.9 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 22.2 |
| Courtney Lee | 77 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 40.2 | 11 | 13.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 46.7 |
| Tony Allen | 63 | 8.6 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 34.5 | 10 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 14.3 |
| Beno Udrih | 79 | 7.7 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 26.8 | 10 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Tayshaun Prince | 26 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 45.5 | |||||||
| Vince Carter | 66 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 29.7 | 11 | 6.3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 25.0 |
| Kosta Koufos | 81 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Jon Leuer | 63 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 24.1 | 4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Quincy Pondexter | 30 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 23.3 | |||||||
| Nick Calathes | 58 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 25.6 | 9 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 46.2 |
| Russ Smith | 6 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jordan Adams | 30 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 40.0 | 4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Jarnell Stokes | 19 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| JaMychal Green | 20 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Tyrus Thomas | 2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Kalin Lucas | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Memphis Grizzlies in the 2015 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Portland Trail Blazers
In the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers, showcasing their trademark grit-and-grind style. The Grizzlies dominated the series with their defensive prowess and efficient play from key players like Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, ultimately winning the series 4-1. Their ability to control the pace and stifle Portland's offense was instrumental in their convincing first-round victory.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 100-86 | |
| Apr 22, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-82 | |
| Apr 25, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-109 | |
| Apr 27, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 99-92 | |
| Apr 29, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-93 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Golden State Warriors
In the second round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies faced the Golden State Warriors and managed to take a 2-1 series lead, showcasing their grit and defensive prowess. However, the Warriors adjusted, leveraging their shooting and strategic depth to win the series in six games. The Grizzlies' performance highlighted their tough, grind-it-out style, but ultimately fell short against the eventual NBA champions.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 101-86 | |
| May 05, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 97-90 | |
| May 09, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 99-89 | |
| May 11, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 101-84 | |
| May 13, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 98-78 | |
| May 15, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 108-95 |
Memphis Grizzlies 2014-15 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2014-15 season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2014 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-101 | |
| Oct 31, 2014 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 97-89 | |
| Nov 01, 2014 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 71-69 | |
| Nov 03, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 93-81 | |
| Nov 05, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 102-91 | |
| Nov 07, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 91-89 | |
| Nov 08, 2014 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-92 | |
| Nov 11, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-102 | |
| Nov 13, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 111-110 | |
| Nov 15, 2014 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 95-88 | |
| Nov 17, 2014 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 119-93 | |
| Nov 19, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-92 | |
| Nov 21, 2014 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 117-100 | |
| Nov 23, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-91 | |
| Nov 26, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 99-93 | |
| Nov 28, 2014 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-99 | |
| Nov 30, 2014 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 97-85 | |
| Dec 03, 2014 | @ Houston Rockets | L 105-96 | |
| Dec 05, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 107-101 | |
| Dec 07, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | W 103-87 | |
| Dec 09, 2014 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 114-105 | |
| Dec 12, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 113-107 | |
| Dec 13, 2014 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-115 | |
| Dec 16, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 105-98 | |
| Dec 17, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 117-116 | |
| Dec 19, 2014 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 103-97 | |
| Dec 21, 2014 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-91 | |
| Dec 22, 2014 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 97-91 | |
| Dec 26, 2014 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 117-111 | |
| Dec 27, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | W 103-95 | |
| Dec 30, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 95-87 | |
| Jan 02, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-106 | |
| Jan 03, 2015 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 114-85 | |
| Jan 05, 2015 | vs. New York Knicks | W 105-83 | |
| Jan 07, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 96-86 | |
| Jan 09, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 106-95 | |
| Jan 11, 2015 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 122-110 | |
| Jan 14, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 103-92 | |
| Jan 16, 2015 | @ Orlando Magic | W 106-96 | |
| Jan 17, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-98 | |
| Jan 19, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 103-95 | |
| Jan 21, 2015 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 92-86 | |
| Jan 24, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 101-83 | |
| Jan 26, 2015 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 103-94 | |
| Jan 27, 2015 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-90 | |
| Jan 29, 2015 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 99-69 | |
| Jan 31, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 85-74 | |
| Feb 02, 2015 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 102-101 | |
| Feb 04, 2015 | @ Utah Jazz | W 100-90 | |
| Feb 06, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 90-89 | |
| Feb 08, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 94-88 | |
| Feb 10, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 95-86 | |
| Feb 11, 2015 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 105-89 | |
| Feb 22, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-92 | |
| Feb 23, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 90-87 | |
| Feb 25, 2015 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 102-90 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 97-79 | |
| Feb 28, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-97 | |
| Mar 03, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 93-82 | |
| Mar 04, 2015 | @ Houston Rockets | W 102-100 | |
| Mar 06, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 97-90 | |
| Mar 07, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 95-89 | |
| Mar 09, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 101-91 | |
| Mar 11, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | L 95-92 | |
| Mar 12, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | L 107-87 | |
| Mar 14, 2015 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 96-83 | |
| Mar 16, 2015 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 92-81 | |
| Mar 17, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 105-95 | |
| Mar 20, 2015 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-101 | |
| Mar 21, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-86 | |
| Mar 23, 2015 | @ New York Knicks | W 103-82 | |
| Mar 25, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-89 | |
| Mar 27, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 107-84 | |
| Mar 29, 2015 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-89 | |
| Mar 30, 2015 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 97-83 | |
| Apr 03, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 100-92 | |
| Apr 04, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 92-83 | |
| Apr 08, 2015 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 110-74 | |
| Apr 10, 2015 | @ Utah Jazz | W 89-88 | |
| Apr 11, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 94-86 | |
| Apr 13, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 111-107 | |
| Apr 15, 2015 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 95-83 |