The 2012-13 Memphis Grizzlies season was marked by significant achievements and transitions. Under the guidance of head coach Lionel Hollins, the Grizzlies finished the regular season with a franchise-best record of 56-26, securing the fifth seed in the Western Conference. This season was notable for the Grizzlies’ defensive prowess, as they allowed the fewest points per game in the league, anchored by Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol.
In the playoffs, the Grizzlies demonstrated resilience and skill. They faced the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round, overcoming a 2-0 series deficit to win in six games. The second round saw Memphis face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, where they capitalized on Russell Westbrook’s absence to win the series 4-1, marking their first-ever appearance in the Western Conference Finals.
Memphis’s playoff run ended in the conference finals, where they were swept 4-0 by the San Antonio Spurs. Despite the defeat, the Grizzlies’ season was considered a success, given their strong defensive identity and deep playoff push. The season also saw key contributions from players like Zach Randolph, Mike Conley, and Tony Allen, who were instrumental in the team’s success. The campaign set a new standard for the franchise, establishing the Grizzlies as a formidable contender in the Western Conference during that era.
- Regular Season Record: 56-26
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Western Conference Finals: 0-4
Memphis Grizzlies Roster and Stats for 2012-13 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Rudy Gay | 42 | 17.2 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 31.0 | |||||||
| Zach Randolph | 76 | 15.4 | 11.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 8.7 | 15 | 17.4 | 10.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Mike Conley | 80 | 14.6 | 2.8 | 6.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 36.2 | 15 | 17.0 | 4.7 | 7.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 28.1 |
| Marc Gasol | 80 | 14.1 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 7.1 | 15 | 17.2 | 8.5 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| Tony Allen | 79 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 12.5 | 15 | 10.3 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 25.0 |
| Tayshaun Prince | 37 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 36.6 | 15 | 7.0 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 26.3 |
| Jerryd Bayless | 80 | 8.7 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 35.3 | 15 | 9.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 30.5 |
| Marreese Speights | 40 | 6.6 | 4.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 40.0 | |||||||
| Quincy Pondexter | 59 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 39.5 | 15 | 8.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 45.3 |
| Darrell Arthur | 59 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 27.8 | 15 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Wayne Ellington | 40 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 42.3 | |||||||
| Ed Davis | 36 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 8 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Keyon Dooling | 7 | 4.4 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 41.7 | 14 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 38.5 |
| Austin Daye | 31 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 34.5 | 4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Chris Johnson | 8 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 33.3 | |||||||
| Tony Wroten | 35 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Josh Selby | 10 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 16.7 | |||||||
| Jon Leuer | 19 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Hamed Haddadi | 13 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dexter Pittman | 7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Memphis Grizzlies in the 2013 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers, showcasing their grit and defensive prowess. After losing the first two games, the Grizzlies stormed back to win the series in six games, thanks in large part to dominant performances by Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, who imposed their will in the paint. This comeback victory highlighted Memphis's resilience and set the tone for their deep playoff run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 112-91 | |
| Apr 22, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 93-91 | |
| Apr 25, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 94-82 | |
| Apr 27, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 104-83 | |
| Apr 30, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-93 | |
| May 03, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 118-105 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
In the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies reached the second round to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, capitalizing on their formidable defense and the inside-outside combination of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol. They managed to overpower the Thunder in five games, benefiting from Russell Westbrook's absence due to injury, and showcased their grit-and-grind style to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. The Grizzlies' cohesive team play and resilience were pivotal in their success during this playoff run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2013 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 93-91 | |
| May 07, 2013 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 99-93 | |
| May 11, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 87-81 | |
| May 13, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 103-97 | |
| May 15, 2013 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 88-84 |
2013 Conference Championship vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history, showcasing their gritty defense and formidable frontcourt duo of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol. Despite their strong playoff run, the Grizzlies were swept by the San Antonio Spurs, who effectively neutralized Memphis's offensive threats and leveraged their playoff experience to dominate the series. This performance marked a milestone for the Grizzlies, cementing their status as a rising power in the Western Conference during that era.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-83 | |
| May 21, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-89 | |
| May 25, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 104-93 | |
| May 27, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 93-86 |
Memphis Grizzlies 2012-13 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2012-13 season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-92 | |
| Nov 02, 2012 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 104-94 | |
| Nov 05, 2012 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 103-94 | |
| Nov 07, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-90 | |
| Nov 09, 2012 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 93-85 | |
| Nov 11, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-86 | |
| Nov 14, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 107-97 | |
| Nov 16, 2012 | vs. New York Knicks | W 105-95 | |
| Nov 17, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 94-87 | |
| Nov 19, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 97-92 | |
| Nov 23, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 106-98 | |
| Nov 26, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 84-78 | |
| Nov 28, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 103-82 | |
| Nov 30, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 90-78 | |
| Dec 01, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-95 | |
| Dec 04, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-98 | |
| Dec 07, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 96-89 | |
| Dec 08, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 93-83 | |
| Dec 12, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 82-80 | |
| Dec 14, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 99-94 | |
| Dec 15, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | W 99-86 | |
| Dec 17, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 80-71 | |
| Dec 19, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 90-80 | |
| Dec 21, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 92-82 | |
| Dec 22, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | L 121-96 | |
| Dec 26, 2012 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-89 | |
| Dec 29, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 81-72 | |
| Dec 31, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 88-83 | |
| Jan 02, 2013 | @ Boston Celtics | W 93-83 | |
| Jan 04, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 86-84 | |
| Jan 06, 2013 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 92-81 | |
| Jan 07, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 113-81 | |
| Jan 09, 2013 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 94-87 | |
| Jan 11, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 101-98 | |
| Jan 12, 2013 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 104-83 | |
| Jan 14, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 99-73 | |
| Jan 16, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-82 | |
| Jan 18, 2013 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 85-69 | |
| Jan 19, 2013 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 85-82 | |
| Jan 21, 2013 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 82-81 | |
| Jan 23, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 106-93 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 101-77 | |
| Jan 27, 2013 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 91-83 | |
| Jan 28, 2013 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-100 | |
| Jan 31, 2013 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 106-89 | |
| Feb 01, 2013 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 85-76 | |
| Feb 05, 2013 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 96-90 | |
| Feb 06, 2013 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-92 | |
| Feb 08, 2013 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 99-93 | |
| Feb 10, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-88 | |
| Feb 12, 2013 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 108-101 | |
| Feb 19, 2013 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 105-91 | |
| Feb 20, 2013 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 88-82 | |
| Feb 22, 2013 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 88-82 | |
| Feb 24, 2013 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 76-72 | |
| Feb 27, 2013 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 90-84 | |
| Mar 01, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 98-91 | |
| Mar 03, 2013 | @ Orlando Magic | W 108-82 | |
| Mar 06, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 91-85 | |
| Mar 08, 2013 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-92 | |
| Mar 09, 2013 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 96-85 | |
| Mar 12, 2013 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-97 | |
| Mar 13, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 96-85 | |
| Mar 15, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 87-80 | |
| Mar 16, 2013 | @ Utah Jazz | L 90-84 | |
| Mar 18, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 92-77 | |
| Mar 20, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 90-89 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 90-83 | |
| Mar 23, 2013 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-106 | |
| Mar 25, 2013 | @ Washington Wizards | L 107-94 | |
| Mar 27, 2013 | @ New York Knicks | L 108-101 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 103-94 | |
| Mar 30, 2013 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 99-86 | |
| Apr 01, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 92-90 | |
| Apr 03, 2013 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 94-76 | |
| Apr 05, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 86-84 | |
| Apr 07, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 89-87 | |
| Apr 09, 2013 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 94-75 | |
| Apr 12, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | W 82-78 | |
| Apr 13, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 91-87 | |
| Apr 15, 2013 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 103-97 | |
| Apr 17, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 86-70 |