The 2015-16 Memphis Grizzlies season was marked by significant challenges and an ongoing struggle with injuries. The team finished the regular season with a 42-40 record, securing the seventh seed in the Western Conference. This was the team’s sixth consecutive playoff appearance, but it was a season where maintaining consistency proved difficult.
Throughout the season, the Grizzlies faced considerable adversity, with key players missing numerous games. Marc Gasol, the team’s All-Star center, suffered a season-ending foot injury in February, playing only 52 games. Additionally, point guard Mike Conley, an essential leader on the court, also battled injuries, appearing in just 56 games. Zach Randolph provided veteran presence and stability but struggled with consistency in Gasol’s absence.
Despite these setbacks, the Grizzlies displayed their characteristic grit, relying on a deep roster to remain competitive. Players like Tony Allen and Courtney Lee stepped up in crucial moments, while new additions such as Mario Chalmers brought temporary relief before he too succumbed to injury.
In the playoffs, the Grizzlies faced the formidable San Antonio Spurs in the first round. The injury-plagued team struggled against the Spurs’ depth and tactical prowess, resulting in a swift exit with a 4-0 series sweep. This outcome highlighted the team’s valiant effort but also underscored the impact of their depleted roster, setting the stage for a critical offseason focused on recovery and rebuilding.
- Regular Season Record: 42-40
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 0-4
Memphis Grizzlies Roster and Stats for 2015-16 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Marc Gasol | 104 | 16.6 | 7.0 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 66.7 | |||||||
| Mike Conley | 112 | 15.3 | 2.9 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 36.3 | |||||||
| Zach Randolph | 136 | 15.3 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 23.1 | 8 | 13.0 | 8.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lance Stephenson | 52 | 14.2 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 35.5 | 8 | 13.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Jeff Green | 106 | 12.2 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 30.9 | |||||||
| Mario Chalmers | 110 | 10.8 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 32.6 | |||||||
| Courtney Lee | 102 | 10.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 37.0 | |||||||
| Matt Barnes | 152 | 10.0 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 32.2 | 8 | 10.8 | 7.3 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 16.7 |
| Jordan Farmar | 24 | 9.2 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 35.6 | 8 | 6.8 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 33.3 |
| Tony Allen | 128 | 8.4 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 35.7 | 8 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 14.3 |
| JaMychal Green | 156 | 7.4 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 8 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Brandan Wright | 24 | 6.9 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ray McCallum | 20 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 38.5 | |||||||
| P.J. Hairston | 36 | 6.9 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 23.2 | 4 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Vince Carter | 120 | 6.6 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 34.9 | 8 | 11.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 70.0 |
| Beno Udrih | 16 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 36.4 | |||||||
| Xavier Munford | 28 | 5.7 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 39.1 | 8 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 12.5 |
| Jarell Martin | 54 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Alex Stepheson | 8 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Briante Weber | 12 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Chris Andersen | 40 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 22.2 | 8 | 3.8 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Ryan Hollins | 64 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jordan Adams | 4 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Elliot Williams | 10 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25.0 | |||||||
| James Ennis III | 20 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Russ Smith | 30 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 20.0 | |||||||
| Bryce Cotton | 10 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jarnell Stokes | 4 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Memphis Grizzlies in the 2016 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies faced a tough challenge against the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. Dealing with significant injury issues, including the absence of key players like Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, the Grizzlies struggled to compete and were ultimately swept in the series, 4-0. The Spurs' dominant defense and depth proved too much for the undermanned Grizzlies, highlighting the team's need for health and depth moving forward.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-74 | |
| Apr 19, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 94-68 | |
| Apr 22, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 96-87 | |
| Apr 24, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 116-95 |
Memphis Grizzlies 2015-16 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2015-16 season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 106-76 | |
| Oct 29, 2015 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 112-103 | |
| Oct 31, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 101-91 | |
| Nov 02, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 119-69 | |
| Nov 03, 2015 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 103-89 | |
| Nov 05, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-96 | |
| Nov 07, 2015 | @ Utah Jazz | L 89-79 | |
| Nov 09, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 94-92 | |
| Nov 11, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 100-84 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 101-100 | |
| Nov 15, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-106 | |
| Nov 16, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 122-114 | |
| Nov 20, 2015 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 96-84 | |
| Nov 21, 2015 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 92-82 | |
| Nov 24, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 110-96 | |
| Nov 25, 2015 | @ Houston Rockets | W 102-93 | |
| Nov 27, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 116-101 | |
| Nov 29, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 92-84 | |
| Dec 01, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 113-104 | |
| Dec 03, 2015 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 103-83 | |
| Dec 06, 2015 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 95-93 | |
| Dec 08, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 125-88 | |
| Dec 09, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 93-92 | |
| Dec 11, 2015 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 123-99 | |
| Dec 13, 2015 | @ Miami Heat | L 100-97 | |
| Dec 14, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-95 | |
| Dec 16, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 98-85 | |
| Dec 18, 2015 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 97-88 | |
| Dec 19, 2015 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 96-84 | |
| Dec 22, 2015 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-90 | |
| Dec 23, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | L 100-91 | |
| Dec 26, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 98-92 | |
| Dec 27, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 112-96 | |
| Dec 29, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | W 99-90 | |
| Jan 02, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | L 92-87 | |
| Jan 04, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 91-78 | |
| Jan 06, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 112-94 | |
| Jan 08, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 91-84 | |
| Jan 10, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 101-98 | |
| Jan 12, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 107-91 | |
| Jan 14, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 103-101 | |
| Jan 16, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | W 103-95 | |
| Jan 18, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 101-99 | |
| Jan 21, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 102-101 | |
| Jan 23, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 106-101 | |
| Jan 25, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 108-102 | |
| Jan 28, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-83 | |
| Jan 30, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 121-117 | |
| Feb 01, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 110-95 | |
| Feb 05, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | W 91-85 | |
| Feb 06, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 114-110 | |
| Feb 08, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-106 | |
| Feb 10, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 109-90 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-104 | |
| Feb 21, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 98-85 | |
| Feb 24, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 128-119 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 112-95 | |
| Feb 27, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 111-106 | |
| Feb 29, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 103-96 | |
| Mar 02, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 104-98 | |
| Mar 04, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 94-88 | |
| Mar 06, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 109-100 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-103 | |
| Mar 09, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-96 | |
| Mar 11, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 121-114 | |
| Mar 12, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 95-83 | |
| Mar 14, 2016 | @ Houston Rockets | L 130-81 | |
| Mar 16, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 114-108 | |
| Mar 17, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-86 | |
| Mar 19, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 113-102 | |
| Mar 21, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 103-97 | |
| Mar 22, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-100 | |
| Mar 25, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 110-104 | |
| Mar 28, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 101-87 | |
| Mar 30, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 109-105 | |
| Apr 01, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 99-95 | |
| Apr 03, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | L 119-107 | |
| Apr 05, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 108-92 | |
| Apr 08, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 103-93 | |
| Apr 09, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 100-99 | |
| Apr 12, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 110-84 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 125-104 |