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Grizzlies vow to improve defense against San Antonio Spurs

Memphis Commercial-AppealTony Allen got disconnected from his man, and on an early play in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, Danny Green slipped backdoor for a layup.

Memphis Grizzlies May 20, 2013

Rapid reaction: Thunder eliminated by the Grizzlies

Thunder Rumblings | Oklahoman — Anthony Slater[img]2062450[/img] Turning point After an unlikely third quarter comeback, aided by a strange Tony Allen technical (examined later), the Thunder had momentum and a more than manageable two-point deficit heading to the fourth.Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder May 15, 2013

2013 NBA Playoffs: Tony Allen is blowing up OKC's favorite Kevin Durant high post play

Welcome to Loud City — With the Thunder on the cusp of losing in the playoffs for the 3rd consecutive season after only winning a single game (Mavericks, Heat), we are left to wonder what of the myriad things that went wrong could have gone right. Kevin Durant is struggling mightily against this suffocating defense that has a clear and obvious plan on how to wear down Durant and defeat him. They've done it for 3 games in a row and we're likely going to see the same thing again tonight. It makes us wonder though if there are any other ways to get Durant open looks against Tony Allen and the Grizzlies D. Over ...

Oklahoma City Thunder May 15, 2013

Griz take care of ball and business

Memphis Commercial-AppealTony Allen maneuvered his way under the basket and tried to flip the ball to Zach Randolph with 3:03 left Monday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Memphis Grizzlies May 14, 2013

Grizzlies' dogged defense, led by Tony Allen, slows Thunder's Durant

Memphis Commercial-Appeal — Who let the thirsty dog out?

Memphis Grizzlies May 14, 2013

Q&A: Memphis' Tony Allen talks about Game 4

Oklahoman — BY BERRY TRAMELThe defense of Memphis guard Tony Allen has become a major force in this Western Conference semifinal series.Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder May 14, 2013

Ben Bolch: Clippers can be thrifty and net proper upgrades

Sacramento Bee — Any correspondence about possible Los Angeles Clippers' off-season moves needs to go straight to the top. Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, right, and Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen scrap for a loose ball during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph (50) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin during the second half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, April 27, 2013. The Grizzlies defeated the Clippers 104-83. Los...

Sacramento Kings May 14, 2013

Tenacious Allen 1st-team defender

Memphis Commercial-Appeal — Grizzlies guard Tony Allen strutted by the scorer’s table and delivered a bold message during the waning moments of Game 2 during the Western Conference semifinals.

Memphis Grizzlies May 13, 2013

Rapid reaction: Thunder falls again in Memphis

Oklahoman — Anthony Slater[img]2052911[/img] Turning point Tony Allen and Zach Randolph opened overtime with a pair of buckets, Randolph’s off a loose ball scramble, to give Memphis its biggest lead of the game to that moment.Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder May 13, 2013

NBA releases All-Defensive team selections, no Rockets make the cut

NBA Blog | Houston ChronicleLeBron James and Grizzlies forward Tony Allen received the most first-place votes with 25 apiece. Rounding out the first team is Knicks center Tyson Chandler, Bulls big man Joakim Noah, Serge Ibaka of the Thunder and Clippers point guard Chris Paul. The first team had six players because Chandler and Noah tied with 24 points. [...]

Houston Rockets May 13, 2013

Lakers fail to make first and second NBA all-defensive teams

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — The 2012 NBA all-defensive first team was announced Monday, with six players being named: Chris Paul, LeBron James, Serge Ibaka, Tony Allen and a tie at center between Tyson Chandler and Joakim Noah.

Los Angeles Lakers May 13, 2013

Larry Sanders left off 1st and 2nd NBA All-Defensive Teams

Brew Hoop — The NBA announced the members of its 2013 All-Defensive First and Second teams today, and Bucks center Larry Sanders was not present on either squad. Perimeter stopper Tony Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies led the field with 53 voting points including 25 of a possible 29 first-place votes (coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players). LeBron James also received 25 first-place votes and had 52 points overall. Sanders tied Denver's Andre Iguodala with 16 points to lead the "honorable mentions". He received 4 first-place votes. Of course, there were some puzzling results to the vo...

Milwaukee Bucks May 13, 2013

Avery Bradley named to NBA's all-defense second team

Celtics Blog | Providence Journal — By Mike McDermottNBA head coaches have voted Celtics guard Avery Bradley to the NBA's All-Defensive second team. Former Celtic Tony Allen, now with the Memphis Grizzlies, led the first team with more votes than any other player. He was joined on the first team by LeBron James (Miami), Serge Ibaka (Oklahoma City), Chris Paul (L.A. Clippers), Tyson Chandler (New York) and Joakim Noah (Chicago). The first team had six members because Chandler and Noah were tied for fifth in the voting. Each of the 30 NBA coaches selected members of his first and second team by position. Players received two...

Boston Celtics May 13, 2013

Grizzlies' Tony Allen saw matchup with Thunder coming early

Memphis Commercial-AppealTony Allen was at a Super Bowl party, sitting at Mike Conley’s house supposedly to take his mind off hoops and enjoy the biggest game on the NFL calendar.

Memphis Grizzlies May 12, 2013

Oklahoma City Thunder: Lionel Hollins' says the Grizzlies 'gutted out' a victory in Game 3

Oklahoman — BY JOHN ROHDEMEMPHIS, Tenn. – Former Oklahoma State standout Tony Allen was speaking of his Memphis Grizzlies, but he just as easily could have been discussing the Oklahoma City Thunder. “We know that every game you try to be a piece to a puzzle and each individual understands that, knowing their role,” said Allen, one of the NBA's premier defenders. Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder May 11, 2013

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Tony Allen Photos

  • Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen throws a free-throw during the second half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio The Associated Press
    Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen throws a free-throw during the second half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen holds his head after he was fouled by San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili during the second half in Game 2 of a Western Conference Finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio The Associated Press
    Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen holds his head after he was fouled by San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili during the second half in Game 2 of a Western Conference Finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen (9) shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) as Tim Duncan (21) watches during the first half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio The Associated Press
    Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen (9) shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) as Tim Duncan (21) watches during the first half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ronald Martinez, Pool)
  • Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen (9) goes up for a shot against San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, during the second half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio The Associated Press
    Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen (9) goes up for a shot against San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, during the second half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen (9) drives the ball against San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the second half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio The Associated Press
    Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen (9) drives the ball against San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the second half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen passes the ball against San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, during the first half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio The Associated Press
    Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen passes the ball against San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, during the first half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 19: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Tony Allen #9 of the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference Finals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2013 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) The Associated Press
    SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 19: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Tony Allen #9 of the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference Finals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2013 at the AT&T; Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
  • Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen scores during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference final NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs Sunday, May 19, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-83 The Associated Press
    Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen scores during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference final NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs Sunday, May 19, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-83. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)