The 2013-14 Memphis Grizzlies season was marked by resilience and strategic adjustments. Under the new leadership of head coach Dave Joerger, the team aimed to build on their previous success. They finished the regular season with a 50-32 record, securing the seventh seed in the highly competitive Western Conference. This achievement was particularly impressive given the significant injuries to key players such as Marc Gasol, who missed 23 games due to a knee injury.
The Grizzlies maintained their identity as a defensively strong team, ranking third in the NBA for points allowed per game. The “Grit and Grind” style, characterized by physical play and a methodical offensive approach, was spearheaded by Gasol, Zach Randolph, and Mike Conley. Conley had a standout season, leading the team in scoring with an average of 17.2 points per game, while Gasol’s return revitalized their defense.
In the playoffs, the Grizzlies faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The series was fiercely contested, with four of the seven games going into overtime. Despite their tenacity, Memphis was eliminated in Game 7, ending their playoff run with a hard-fought 120-109 loss. While their postseason was short-lived, the Grizzlies’ performance in the 2013-14 season reinforced their reputation as a formidable force in the league and set the foundation for future campaigns.
- Regular Season Record: 50-32
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 3-4
Memphis Grizzlies Roster and Stats for 2013-14 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Zach Randolph | 79 | 17.4 | 10.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 10.0 | 6 | 18.2 | 8.7 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Mike Conley | 73 | 17.2 | 2.9 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 36.1 | 7 | 15.9 | 4.6 | 7.9 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 11.1 |
| Marc Gasol | 59 | 14.6 | 7.2 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 18.2 | 7 | 17.3 | 7.7 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Courtney Lee | 49 | 11.0 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 34.5 | 7 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 31.6 |
| Tony Allen | 55 | 9.0 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 23.4 | 7 | 12.3 | 7.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jerryd Bayless | 31 | 8.1 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 30.1 | |||||||
| James Johnson | 52 | 7.4 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 25.3 | 3 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Mike Miller | 82 | 7.1 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 45.9 | 7 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 48.3 |
| Kosta Koufos | 80 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 7 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Quincy Pondexter | 15 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 32.4 | |||||||
| Jon Leuer | 49 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 46.9 | 3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Tayshaun Prince | 76 | 6.0 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 29.0 | 7 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Ed Davis | 63 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Nick Calathes | 71 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 31.1 | |||||||
| Darius Morris | 5 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 28.6 | |||||||
| Beno Udrih | 10 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 100.0 | 7 | 7.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Jamaal Franklin | 21 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 45.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Seth Curry | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Memphis Grizzlies in the 2014 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
In the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling first-round series that went the full seven games. Known for their gritty and defensive style, the Grizzlies, led by the dynamic duo of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, pushed the Thunder to the limit with four of the games going into overtime. Despite their valiant effort, Memphis ultimately fell to Oklahoma City in Game 7, marking a hard-fought exit from the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 100-86 | |
| Apr 21, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 111-105 | |
| Apr 24, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 98-95 | |
| Apr 26, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 92-89 | |
| Apr 29, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 100-99 | |
| May 01, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 104-84 | |
| May 03, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 120-109 |
Memphis Grizzlies 2013-14 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2013-14 season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 101-94 | |
| Nov 01, 2013 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 111-108 | |
| Nov 02, 2013 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 111-99 | |
| Nov 04, 2013 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 95-88 | |
| Nov 06, 2013 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 99-84 | |
| Nov 09, 2013 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 108-90 | |
| Nov 11, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 95-79 | |
| Nov 13, 2013 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 103-87 | |
| Nov 15, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 89-86 | |
| Nov 17, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 97-86 | |
| Nov 18, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-102 | |
| Nov 20, 2013 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 88-81 | |
| Nov 22, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 102-86 | |
| Nov 25, 2013 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 93-86 | |
| Nov 27, 2013 | @ Boston Celtics | W 100-93 | |
| Nov 30, 2013 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 97-88 | |
| Dec 03, 2013 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 110-91 | |
| Dec 05, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-81 | |
| Dec 07, 2013 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 108-82 | |
| Dec 09, 2013 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 94-85 | |
| Dec 11, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 116-100 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 104-98 | |
| Dec 15, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 101-93 | |
| Dec 17, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-92 | |
| Dec 18, 2013 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 105-91 | |
| Dec 21, 2013 | @ New York Knicks | W 95-87 | |
| Dec 23, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 104-94 | |
| Dec 26, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-92 | |
| Dec 28, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 120-99 | |
| Dec 30, 2013 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 95-91 | |
| Jan 02, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 99-91 | |
| Jan 03, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 111-108 | |
| Jan 05, 2014 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 112-84 | |
| Jan 07, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 110-108 | |
| Jan 10, 2014 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 104-99 | |
| Jan 12, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 108-101 | |
| Jan 14, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 90-87 | |
| Jan 15, 2014 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 82-77 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 91-90 | |
| Jan 20, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 95-92 | |
| Jan 24, 2014 | @ Houston Rockets | W 88-87 | |
| Jan 25, 2014 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 99-81 | |
| Jan 28, 2014 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-81 | |
| Jan 29, 2014 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 99-89 | |
| Jan 31, 2014 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 94-90 | |
| Feb 01, 2014 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-90 | |
| Feb 03, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 86-77 | |
| Feb 05, 2014 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 110-96 | |
| Feb 08, 2014 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 79-76 | |
| Feb 09, 2014 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 91-83 | |
| Feb 11, 2014 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 92-89 | |
| Feb 12, 2014 | @ Orlando Magic | W 86-81 | |
| Feb 18, 2014 | vs. New York Knicks | W 98-93 | |
| Feb 21, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-96 | |
| Feb 22, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 92-89 | |
| Feb 26, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-103 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 113-107 | |
| Mar 01, 2014 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 110-96 | |
| Mar 03, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | W 110-104 | |
| Mar 05, 2014 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 103-94 | |
| Mar 07, 2014 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 85-77 | |
| Mar 08, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 111-89 | |
| Mar 11, 2014 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-99 | |
| Mar 12, 2014 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 90-88 | |
| Mar 14, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 99-86 | |
| Mar 15, 2014 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-77 | |
| Mar 19, 2014 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 96-86 | |
| Mar 21, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | L 91-86 | |
| Mar 22, 2014 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 82-71 | |
| Mar 24, 2014 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-92 | |
| Mar 26, 2014 | @ Utah Jazz | W 91-87 | |
| Mar 28, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 100-93 | |
| Mar 30, 2014 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-98 | |
| Mar 31, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 94-92 | |
| Apr 02, 2014 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 102-88 | |
| Apr 04, 2014 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 100-92 | |
| Apr 06, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-92 | |
| Apr 09, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | W 107-102 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-95 | |
| Apr 13, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-90 | |
| Apr 14, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 97-91 | |
| Apr 16, 2014 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 106-105 |