Although it is usually a highlight of Lakers-Grizzlies meetings, the Gasol Brothers will not face off tonight when Pau's Lakers host Marc's Grizzlies. Pau will miss tonight's game as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, although by all accounts it seems to be completely healed. As with Allen Iverson's situation, though, with a hamstring you can never be too careful. Last season, Pau held a slight edge over his younger brother, averaging 16 ppg in the teams' four matchups, all Laker wins, while Marc averaged 13 ppg. However, Marc outscored Pau in each of the last two meetings, 17-13 and 14-12, respectively.
Pau Gasol
6 November 2009
18 June 2009
layers. Yeah, I know "its not fair", but I dont care. Its' fun. I think Pau Gasol is like Kevin Mchale in so many ways, it's crazy. First of all, the physical similarities are there. They're both tall, thin, white power forwards with long arms and a wide variety of post moves, left or right handed. Gasol can play center, but he prefers playing power forward. They're career stats mirror each other too. Here are Kevin McHale's per game career stats: 17.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 55 fg%, 79.8 ft%, 7.0 fg made. Now look how similar
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23 December 2008
The Memphis Grizzlies played up to the level of their stiff competition on Monday, but they came up short of an upset as the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 105-96 win at FedEx Forum.
The night began with a chilly reception for former Grizzly Marc Gasol, who heard boos as he was introduced, although a video highlight tribute during the game’s first timeout evoked a standing ovation. His return to Memphis also brought out local Laker fans, who wore Pau jerseys and cheered against the hometown Grizzlies.
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22 December 2008
between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers marks a homecoming for Lakers forward Pau Gasol, who makes his first return to Memphis since being traded away last February. It will also be a family reunion of sorts for Pau and his brother, Grizzlies forward Marc, who played together on the Spanish Olympic team in Beijing. The two Gasols have strikingly different playing styles due to different physical characteristics. While Pau is taller and quicker than Marc, his brother brings more power and strength to the game. Marc has provided the physical post presence the Grizzlies haven't had since Bryant Reeves retired. While his offensive production has been lacking, Marc makes up for it with his defense and intelligent play.
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