The 2010-11 Memphis Grizzlies season was a defining moment in the franchise’s history, marking their first-ever playoff series victory. Under the guidance of head coach Lionel Hollins, the Grizzlies finished the regular season with a 46-36 record, securing the eighth seed in the Western Conference. This performance was largely driven by the strong play of Zach Randolph, who averaged 20.1 points and 12.2 rebounds per game, and the defensive prowess of Marc Gasol and Tony Allen.
In the playoffs, the Grizzlies faced the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round. Defying expectations, Memphis pulled off a stunning upset, winning the series 4-2. This victory marked the first playoff series win in the franchise’s history and solidified their reputation as a tough, gritty team. Randolph was instrumental in the series, delivering clutch performances and becoming a fan favorite in Memphis.
The Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals, where they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series was a hard-fought battle, stretching to seven games. Despite their valiant effort, the Grizzlies fell short, losing the series 4-3. The season, however, was considered a success, setting the foundation for future competitiveness and earning Memphis respect around the league. The 2010-11 season remains a memorable chapter in the Grizzlies’ history, highlighting their resilience and emergence as a formidable playoff contender.
- Regular Season Record: 46-36
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Memphis Grizzlies Roster and Stats for 2010-11 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Zach Randolph | 75 | 20.1 | 12.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 18.6 | 13 | 22.2 | 10.8 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 25.0 |
| Rudy Gay | 54 | 19.8 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 39.6 | |||||||
| Mike Conley | 81 | 13.7 | 3.0 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 36.9 | 13 | 15.2 | 3.8 | 6.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 29.7 |
| Marc Gasol | 81 | 11.7 | 7.0 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 42.8 | 13 | 15.0 | 11.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| O.J. Mayo | 71 | 11.3 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 36.4 | 13 | 11.3 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 40.8 |
| Darrell Arthur | 80 | 9.1 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 13 | 7.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 100.0 |
| Tony Allen | 72 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 17.4 | 13 | 8.8 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 14.3 |
| Sam Young | 78 | 7.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 34.0 | 13 | 7.5 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 25.0 |
| Leon Powe | 16 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Shane Battier | 23 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 13 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 27.6 |
| Xavier Henry | 38 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 11.8 | |||||||
| Greivis Vásquez | 70 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 29.1 | 13 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 36.4 |
| Hamed Haddadi | 31 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 9 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Jason Williams | 11 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 20.0 | |||||||
| Ish Smith | 15 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DeMarre Carroll | 7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Hasheem Thabeet | 45 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Acie Law | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Rodney Carney | 2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Memphis Grizzlies in the 2011 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies made headlines by upsetting the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round. This series marked the franchise's first-ever playoff series victory, as the Grizzlies leveraged their physical play and Zach Randolph's dominant performances to secure a 4-2 victory. The win not only showcased Memphis's emerging talent but also highlighted their potential as a formidable team in the Western Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2011 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 101-98 | |
| Apr 20, 2011 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-87 | |
| Apr 23, 2011 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 91-88 | |
| Apr 25, 2011 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 104-86 | |
| Apr 27, 2011 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 110-103 | |
| Apr 29, 2011 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 99-91 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
In the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies made a surprising run to the second round, where they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling seven-game series. Despite their strong defensive play and the standout performances from Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, the Grizzlies ultimately fell short, losing the decisive Game 7. Nevertheless, their gritty performance in the playoffs marked a breakthrough for the franchise and set the stage for future successes.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2011 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 114-101 | |
| May 03, 2011 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 111-102 | |
| May 07, 2011 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 101-93 | |
| May 09, 2011 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 133-123 | |
| May 11, 2011 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 99-72 | |
| May 13, 2011 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 95-83 | |
| May 15, 2011 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 105-90 |
Memphis Grizzlies 2010-11 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2010-11 season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2010 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 119-104 | |
| Oct 29, 2010 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 91-90 | |
| Oct 30, 2010 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-89 | |
| Nov 02, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 124-105 | |
| Nov 03, 2010 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 115-109 | |
| Nov 05, 2010 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 123-118 | |
| Nov 06, 2010 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 100-91 | |
| Nov 08, 2010 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 109-99 | |
| Nov 10, 2010 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 106-91 | |
| Nov 13, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 116-110 | |
| Nov 15, 2010 | @ Orlando Magic | L 89-72 | |
| Nov 16, 2010 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-99 | |
| Nov 19, 2010 | @ Washington Wizards | L 89-86 | |
| Nov 20, 2010 | vs. Miami Heat | W 97-95 | |
| Nov 24, 2010 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-84 | |
| Nov 26, 2010 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 116-111 | |
| Nov 27, 2010 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 92-86 | |
| Nov 30, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 98-96 | |
| Dec 01, 2010 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 112-109 | |
| Dec 03, 2010 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 127-111 | |
| Dec 05, 2010 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 108-107 | |
| Dec 06, 2010 | @ Utah Jazz | L 94-85 | |
| Dec 08, 2010 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 104-98 | |
| Dec 11, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 84-83 | |
| Dec 13, 2010 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 86-73 | |
| Dec 15, 2010 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 113-80 | |
| Dec 17, 2010 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-87 | |
| Dec 18, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-106 | |
| Dec 21, 2010 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 101-94 | |
| Dec 26, 2010 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 104-90 | |
| Dec 27, 2010 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 96-85 | |
| Dec 29, 2010 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 100-98 | |
| Jan 01, 2011 | @ Utah Jazz | L 98-92 | |
| Jan 02, 2011 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 104-85 | |
| Jan 04, 2011 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 110-105 | |
| Jan 07, 2011 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 110-99 | |
| Jan 08, 2011 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-100 | |
| Jan 10, 2011 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 96-82 | |
| Jan 12, 2011 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 107-99 | |
| Jan 15, 2011 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 89-70 | |
| Jan 17, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 96-84 | |
| Jan 19, 2011 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 103-102 | |
| Jan 21, 2011 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 115-110 | |
| Jan 22, 2011 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 94-81 | |
| Jan 24, 2011 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 100-98 | |
| Jan 26, 2011 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 93-88 | |
| Jan 28, 2011 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 99-94 | |
| Jan 29, 2011 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 107-93 | |
| Jan 31, 2011 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 100-97 | |
| Feb 02, 2011 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-84 | |
| Feb 04, 2011 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-105 | |
| Feb 05, 2011 | @ Houston Rockets | L 95-93 | |
| Feb 07, 2011 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 93-84 | |
| Feb 08, 2011 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 105-101 | |
| Feb 11, 2011 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 89-86 | |
| Feb 13, 2011 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 116-108 | |
| Feb 15, 2011 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-91 | |
| Feb 22, 2011 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 120-107 | |
| Feb 23, 2011 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 104-95 | |
| Feb 26, 2011 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 120-92 | |
| Feb 27, 2011 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 95-88 | |
| Mar 01, 2011 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 109-93 | |
| Mar 04, 2011 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 98-91 | |
| Mar 06, 2011 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 104-103 | |
| Mar 07, 2011 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 107-101 | |
| Mar 09, 2011 | vs. New York Knicks | L 110-108 | |
| Mar 12, 2011 | @ Miami Heat | L 118-85 | |
| Mar 14, 2011 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-82 | |
| Mar 17, 2011 | @ New York Knicks | L 120-99 | |
| Mar 19, 2011 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 99-78 | |
| Mar 21, 2011 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 103-85 | |
| Mar 23, 2011 | @ Boston Celtics | W 90-87 | |
| Mar 25, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 99-96 | |
| Mar 27, 2011 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 111-104 | |
| Mar 30, 2011 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 110-91 | |
| Apr 01, 2011 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 93-81 | |
| Apr 02, 2011 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-89 | |
| Apr 05, 2011 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 82-81 | |
| Apr 08, 2011 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 101-96 | |
| Apr 10, 2011 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 111-89 | |
| Apr 12, 2011 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 102-89 | |
| Apr 13, 2011 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 110-103 |