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We here at Grantland love doing power rankings, and I especially love comic strips. Thus, inspired by this "Dilbert" comic, I present the first-ever Grantland edition of NBA Playoffs Hair Power Rankings (NPHPR for short). The title is pretty self-...

The conference finals are upon us, and David Thorpe's weekly rankings of postseason MVPs continue. Last time we talked, Marc Gasol was on top, but there's a new sheriff in town. ...

Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2013

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.

David Thorpe offers three adjustments for Zach Randolph to rebound from a dismal Game 1 performance.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2013

Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesMarc Gasol's post-up success could be vital to the Grizzlies' chances. The San Antonio Spurs will host the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. When considering all t...

Our 5-on-5 panel breaks down the Western Conference finals between Memphis and San Antonio.

Amin Elhassan and Bradford Doolittle break down the Memphis Grizzlies-San Antonio Spurs Western Conference finals matchup with expert scouting and advanced statistical analysis.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2013

Kevin Pelton previews the Western Conference finals between the Grizzlies and Spurs.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2013

Making the Western Conference finals is entirely unfamiliar territory for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Griz are relishing it, Ramona Shelburne writes.

1. It's almost refreshing how little "maybe Kevin Durant isn't clutch!!??!" idiocy we've been hearing over the last three days, after Durant's shaky shooting performances down the stretch of the last three Thunder losses. Durant has shot 2-of-14 in t...

A survey of the players and teams making moves in last night's NBA action. 1. Tony Allen Danny Chau: I've replayed Tony Allen's game-clinching steal in Game 4 a hundred times and it doesn't get any less awesome. Kevin Martin fakes a pick for ...

LeBron James and Memphis guard Tony Allen headline the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

Jamie Squire/NBAE/Getty Images The Kevin Durant-Serge Ibaka two-man game must generate offense for the Thunder.If the Oklahoma City Thunder drop this series to the Memphis Grizzlies, the loss will be remembered most in OKC as a resounding affirmatio...

The Thunder had one of their worst shooting days on Saturday.Just as it was in 2011, the Memphis Grizzlies won Game 3 of their matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder to take a 2-1 series lead. That one ended with a Thunder triumph in seven games. ...

Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 87-81 Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in this Western Conference semifinal.