Torches & pitchforks on lower Broad and on Beale Street?

[conquerprevail]

After starting the season like world beaters, what has happened to the Preds and Grizz?   The Grizz have been totally mediocre since the all-star break and lost 4 of 6 until a massive 36 point beatdown of New Orleans last night to somewhat start to redeem themselves.  The Preds collapse is worse. Much worse.  Losing 6 in a row a while back and now a 5 game losing streak including 4 of those on home ice.  

To do what Memphis did in basketball last night, the Preds would have needed to win 5-0 or 6-0 tonight but instead blow a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2.  Is it my imagination or will the Preds have trouble even winning a game in the playoffs?  Obviously this is not Vanderbilt related but many local sports fans do care about pro sports.  While those two teams are not the disgrace the 2-14 Titans are, late season collapses are frustrating as hell and the Preds situations looks exceedingly grim all of a sudden.

[showyourgold]

Preds held on to home ice by the thinnest of margins.  (Lost again as did Chicago)

Grizz (missing three starters) lost a close one at the Clippers.  Still a lock for the playoffs but home court not a sure thing. (Games remain at Warriors and home vs. Pacers)

[javadude]

Looks like the Grizz might sweep Portland.  Preds season is over but they battled Chicago pretty hard. 

[javadude]

Mike Conley performance for the ages last night a week after massive facial surgery.  Grizz steal homecourt from #1 seed on the road.  That ship sure has turned around.

Are you taking notes, Preds?