Memphis Grizzlies 2009-2010 Game-By-Game Predictions

Last season, even with Rudy Gay and OJ Mayo, the Memphis Grizzlies had problems scoring points and averaged a dismal 93.9 points per game (29th in the NBA). The 2009-2010 Memphis Grizzlies, with the addition of veterans Allen Iverson (career 27.1 ppg) and Zach Randolph (career 16.7 ppg), will be able to score points. Randolph will give the Grizzlies a legitimate low-post scoring option; while Iverson will be able to manufacture points for himself and his teammates off the dribble. Although the Grizzlies will score more points this season, questions remain about their chemistry and defense. How the 2009-2010 Memphis Grizzlies answer these questions will determine the success of their season.

Here are game-by-game predictions for the 2009-2010 Memphis Grizzlies:

Game 1, Wednesday, October 28th versus Pistons- Grizzlies open the new season with a loss to the Detroit Pistons (Record 0-1).

Game 2, Friday, October 30th versus Raptors- Grizzlies defeat the Toronto Raptors and close out their two-game opening home stand (Record 1-1).

Game 3, Sunday, November 1st at Denver- Grizzlies open a five-game road trip with a loss at the Pepsi Center to the Denver Nuggets (Record 1-2).

Game 4, Monday, November 2nd at Sacramento- Grizzlies drop the second game of a back-to-back to the Sacramento Kings (Record 1-3).

Game 5, Wednesday, November 4th at Golden State- Grizzlies fall to the Golden State Warriors and lose their third straight road game (Record 1-4).

Game 6, Friday, November 6th at Los Angeles Lakers- Grizzlies lose to the Lakers (Record 1-5).

Game 7, Saturday, November 7th at Los Angeles Clippers- Grizzlies get a win at Staples Center over the Clippers (Record 2-5).

Game 8, Tuesday, November 10th versus Trail Blazers- Grizzlies lose a home game to the Portland Trail Blazers (Record 2-6).

Game 9, Wednesday, November 11th at Houston- Grizzlies continue to struggle as they lose to the Houston Rockets (Record 2-7).

Game 10, Saturday, November 14th versus Timberwolves- Grizzlies drop a home game to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the FedExForum (Record 2-8).

Game 11, Wednesday, November 18th versus Clippers- Grizzlies lose their third straight home game as they fall to the Los Angeles Clippers (Record 2-9).

Game 12, Friday, November 20th at Philadelphia- Grizzlies lose a close road game to the Philadelphia 76ers (Record 2-10).

Game 13, Saturday, November 21st versus Bucks- Grizzlies fall to the Milwaukee Bucks and drop the second game of a back-to-back (Record 2-11).

Game 14, Monday, November 23rd versus Kings- Grizzlies defeat the Sacramento Kings and avenge an earlier loss (Record 3-11).

Game 15, Wednesday, November 25th at Phoenix- Grizzlies lose to the Phoenix Suns to start a five-game road trip (Record 3-12).

Game 16, Friday, November 27th at Portland- Grizzlies fall to the Portland Trail Blazers and drop their fourth straight game on the road (Record 3-13).

Game 17, Sunday, November 29th at Los Angeles Clippers- Grizzlies get another road victory over the Clippers and lead the season series 2-1 (Record 4-13).

Game 18, Monday, November 30th at Utah- Grizzlies close the month of November with a loss to the Utah Jazz (Record 4-14).

Game 19, Wednesday, December 2nd at Minnesota- Grizzlies fall to the Minnesota Timberwolves (Record 4-15).

Game 20, Friday, December 4th versus Mavericks- Grizzlies get a quality victory over divisional rival Dallas Mavericks (Record 5-15).

Game 21, Tuesday, December 8th versus Cavaliers- Grizzlies drop a home game to the Cleveland Cavaliers (Record 5-16).

Game 22, Friday, December 11th versus Thunder- Grizzlies get a close win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to close out a 2-1 home stand (Record 6-16).

Game 23, Sunday, December 13th at Miami- Grizzlies lose a road game to the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena (Record 6-17).

Game 24, Monday, December 14th versus Celtics- Grizzlies drop a home game to the Boston Celtics (Record 6-18).

Game 25, Wednesday, December 16th at Atlanta- Grizzlies lose a close game to the Atlanta Hawks (Record 6-19).

Game 26, Friday, December 18th versus Pacers- Grizzlies begin a three-game home stand with a victory over the Indiana Pacers (Record 7-19).

Game 27, Sunday, December 20th versus Nuggets- Grizzlies fall to the Denver Nuggets at the FedExForum (Record 7-20).

Game 28, Tuesday, December 22nd versus Warriors- Grizzlies drop a home game to the Golden State Warriors (Record 7-21).

Game 29, Saturday, December 26th at Dallas- Grizzlies lose to the Mavericks and drop their fifth consecutive road game (Record 7-22).

Game 30, Monday, December 28th versus Wizards- Grizzlies fall to the Washington Wizards (Record 7-23).

Game 31, Wednesday, December 30th at Indiana- Grizzlies lose to the Pacers to open a four-game road trip (Record 7-24).

Game 32, Saturday, January 2nd 2010 at Phoenix- Grizzlies drop a road game to the Suns in the Valley of the Sun (Record 7-25).

Game 33, Tuesday, January 5th at Portland- Grizzlies fall to the Trail Blazers and lose their seventh consecutive game (Record 7-26).

Game 34, Wednesday, January 6th at Utah- Grizzlies continue to struggle as they lose to the Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena (Record 7-27).

Game 35, Friday, January 8th versus Jazz- Grizzlies get a home win over the Utah Jazz (Record 8-27).

Game 36, Saturday, January 9th at Charlotte- Grizzlies fall to the Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena (Record 8-28).

Game 37, Tuesday, January 12th versus Clippers- Grizzlies begin a four-game home stand by defeating the Los Angeles Clippers (Record 9-28).

Game 38, Friday, January 15th versus Timberwolves- Grizzlies get their third home win in a row with a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves (Record 10-28).

Game 39, Saturday, January 16th versus Spurs- Grizzlies get an impressive win over divisional rival San Antonio Spurs (Record 11-28).

Game 40, Monday, January 18th versus Suns- Grizzlies defeat the Phoenix Suns and complete a 4-0 home stand (Record 12-28).

Game 41, Wednesday, January 20th at New Orleans- Grizzlies drop a road game to the Hornets (Record 12-29).

Game 42, Friday, January 22nd versus Thunder- Grizzlies lose to the Oklahoma City Thunder (Record 12-30).

Game 43, Monday, January 25th versus Magic- Grizzlies fall to the defending Eastern Conference Champion Orlando Magic (Record 12-31).

Game 44, Wednesday, January 27th at Detroit- Grizzlies lose to the Pistons and drop their fourth straight game (Record 12-32).

Game 45, Friday, January 29th at San Antonio- Grizzlies continue to struggle as they fall to the Spurs (Record 12-33).

Game 46, Saturday, January 30th versus Hornets- Grizzlies get a home win over divisional rival New Orleans Hornets (Record 13-33).

Game 47, Monday, February 1st versus Lakers- Grizzlies drop a game to the visiting Los Angeles Lakers (Record 13-34).

Game 48, Tuesday, February 2nd at Cleveland- Grizzlies lose their second straight to elite competition as they fall to the Cleveland Cavaliers (Record 13-35).

Game 49, Friday, February 5th versus Houston- Grizzlies fall to the defensive-minded Rockets (Record 13-36).

Game 50, Saturday, February 6th at Minnesota- Grizzlies drop a road game to the Timberwolves and lose the season series 1-3 (Record 13-37).

Game 51, Tuesday, February 9th versus Hawks- Grizzlies finish the first half of the season with a loss to the Atlanta Hawks (Record 13-38).

Game 52, Tuesday, February 16th versus Phoenix- Grizzlies begin the second half of the season with a home loss to the Phoenix Suns (Record 13-39).

Game 53, Wednesday, February 17th at Toronto- Grizzlies take their only trip to Canada this season and fall to the Toronto Raptors (Record 13-40).

Game 54, Friday, February 19th versus Heat- Grizzlies lose to the Miami Heat and remain winless for the month of February (Record 13-41).

Game 55, Sunday, February 21st at New Jersey- Grizzlies continue to struggle as they lose a road game to the New Jersey Nets (Record 13-42).

Game 56, Tuesday, February 23rd versus Lakers- Grizzlies fall to the defending NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers and drop their 10th straight game (Record 13-43).

Game 57, Wednesday, February 24th at Washington- Grizzlies lose to the Wizards and drop the second game of a back-to-back (Record 13-44).

Game 58, Friday, February 26th versus Bobcats- Grizzlies fall to the Charlotte Bobcats (Record 13-45).

Game 59, Saturday, February 27th at New York- Grizzlies lose the second game of a back-to-back to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden (Record 13-46).

Game 60, Monday, March 1st versus Trail Blazers- Grizzlies begin the month of March with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers (Record 13-47).

Game 61, Wednesday, March 3rd at New Orleans- Grizzlies lose to divisional rival New Orleans Hornets (Record 13-48).

Game 62, Thursday, March 4th at Chicago- Grizzlies fall to the Bulls and drop their 16th consecutive game (Record 13-49).

Game 63, Saturday, March 6th versus Spurs- Grizzlies lose a home game to the San Antonio Spurs (Record 13-50).

Game 64, Monday, March 8th versus Nets- Grizzlies continue to struggle as they fall to the New Jersey Nets (Record 13-51).

Game 65, Wednesday, March 10th at Boston- Grizzlies drop a road game to the Celtics (Record 13-52).

Game 66, Friday, March 12th versus Knicks- Grizzlies beat the New York Knicks to begin a three-game home stand (Record 14-52).

Game 67, Saturday, March 13th versus Nuggets- Grizzlies defeat the Denver Nuggets and sweep a back-to-back (Record 15-52).

Game 68, Tuesday, March 16th versus Bulls- Grizzlies drop a home game to the Chicago Bulls (Record 15-53).

Game 69, Wednesday, March 17th at Houston- Grizzlies fall to the Rockets at the Toyota Center (Record 15-54).

Game 70, Saturday, March 20th versus Warriors- Grizzlies get a home win over the run-and-gun Golden State Warriors (Record 16-54).

Game 71, Monday, March 22nd at Sacramento- Grizzlies begin a three-game road trip with a win over the Sacramento Kings (Record 17-54).

Game 72, Wednesday, March 24th at Golden State- Grizzlies give up 120+ points and fall to the Warriors (Record 17-55).

Game 73, Sunday, March 28th at Milwaukee- Grizzlies get a road win over the Bucks to close a 2-1 road trip (Record 18-55).

Game 74, Wednesday, March 31st versus Mavericks- Grizzlies end March with a loss to the Dallas Mavericks (Record 18-56).

Game 75, Friday, April 2nd versus Hornets- Grizzlies begin April with a loss to divisional rival New Orleans Hornets (Record 18-57).

Game 76, Sunday, April 4th at Orlando- Grizzlies drop a road game to the Magic (Record 18-58).

Game 77, Tuesday, April 6th versus Rockets- Grizzlies fall to the Houston Rockets (Record 18-59).

Game 78, Wednesday, April 7th at Dallas- Grizzlies lose the Mavericks and drop the second game of a back-to-back (Record 18-60).

Game 79, Friday, April 9th at San Antonio- Grizzlies fall to the Spurs and drop another game to a divisional opponent (Record 18-61).

Game 80, Saturday, April 10th versus Sixers- Grizzlies drop a home game to the Philadelphia 76ers (Record 18-62).

Game 81, Monday, April 12th at Denver- Grizzlies lose to the Nuggets and drop their eighth game in a row (Record 18-63).

Game 82, Wednesday, April 14th at Oklahoma City- Grizzlies get a road win over the Thunder to complete their season (Record 19-63).

Prediction: The 2009-2010 Memphis Grizzlies will get a scoring boost from new additions Allen Iverson and Zach Randolph. However, the Grizzlies will continue to struggle until they get better defensively and play as a cohesive unit.

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Information from ESPN.com and NBA.com was used for this article.