1995–96 Vancouver Grizzlies season

March 2026 Vancouver Grizzlies 1996 15 67 Midwest 7 14 Brian Winters Stu Jackson General Motors Place Arthur Griffiths BCTVShowcase CKNW Did not qualify VAN 1 The 1995–96 Vancouver Grizzlies season was the inaugural season for the Vancouver Grizzlies in the National Basketball Association. Memphis Grizzlies Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MEM/ August 10, 2026 The Grizzlies, along with the Toronto Raptors, became expansion NBA franchises in 1995; they were the first NBA teams to play in Canada since the 1946–47 Toronto Huskies. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Vancouver Gets N.B.A. Team The New York Times April 28, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/28/sports/pro-basketball-vancouver-gets-nba-team.html September 16, 2022 Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Now Playing in the N.B.A., the Raptors and the Grizzlies The New York Times November 3, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/03/sports/pro-basketball-now-playing-in-the-nba-the-raptors-and-the-grizzlies.html March 9, 2022 Farber Michael Whoa, Canada!: When the NBA Hit the Court in Toronto and Vancouver, It Was Clear Both Fans and Players Had a Lot to Learn Sports Illustrated Vault November 20, 1995 https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/11/20/whoa-canada-when-the-nba-hit-the-court-in-toronto-and-vancouver-it-was-clear-both-fans-and-players-had-a-lot-to-learn January 30, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20220519000739/https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/11/20/whoa-canada-when-the-nba-hit-the-court-in-toronto-and-vancouver-it-was-clear-both-fans-and-players-had-a-lot-to-learn May 19, 2022 dead Season summary Off-season The Grizzlies revealed their new primary logo, adding turquoise, brown, black, red and white to their color scheme; the team's primary logo featured a brown grizzly bear with black shadows, holding a red basketball below the city name "Vancouver" in red letters with a black outline, and the team name "Grizzlies" in turquoise letters with a black outline, brown shadows and white scratch marks. Vancouver Grizzlies Primary Logo Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/7hc558rh9vls8j6fam4hly46n/Vancouver_Grizzlies/1996/Primary_Logo July 8, 2021 The team also revealed new white home uniforms, and new turquoise road uniforms, which featured Native American markings on the trims of their jerseys, waistband, and the bottom right leg of their shorts, all surrounded by a red outline. In addition, both uniforms featured the city and team name on the front of their jerseys, while the shorts featured the team's primary logo of a grizzly bear on the left leg. Vancouver Grizzlies Home Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/3jtx5bg9np3ftvvnlran88dh7/Vancouver_Grizzlies/1996/Home_Uniform July 8, 2021 Vancouver Grizzlies Road Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/87jndmbgbcgqsejp49jl8s3fv/Vancouver_Grizzlies/1996/Road_Uniform July 8, 2021 The Grizzlies' new primary logo would remain in use until 2001, where the team relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, and replaced the word "Vancouver" with "Memphis" on the logo; the original logo would last until 2004, while the new uniforms would remain in use until 2000. The Grizzlies played their home games at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In the 1995 NBA expansion draft, the team selected veteran players like Greg Anthony, Blue Edwards, Byron Scott, Benoit Benjamin, Gerald Wilkins and Kenny Gattison; Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Anthony Is No. 2 of the Secaucus 27 The New York Times June 25, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/25/sports/pro-basketball-anthony-is-no-2-of-the-secaucus-27.html January 14, 2022 Heisler Mark Armstrong Becomes Top Expansion Pick: NBA: Raptors Take Guard from Bulls. Massenburg Also Headed to Toronto, While Lakers Lose Harvey to Vancouver Los Angeles Times June 25, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-25-sp-17060-story.html December 20, 2022 1995 NBA Expansion Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1995_expansion.html February 1, 2022 the team also signed free agents Chris King and undrafted power rookie forward Ashraf Amaya, and acquired Anthony Avent from the Orlando Magic. Romano John Grizzlies Deal for Magic's Avent Tampa Bay Times November 2, 1995 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/02/grizzlies-deal-for-magic-s-avent/ September 16, 2022 Basketball Briefs Deseret News November 2, 1995 https://www.deseret.com/1995/11/2/19202105/basketball-briefs January 30, 2023 The Grizzlies received the sixth overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft, and selected center Bryant Reeves out of Oklahoma State University, Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Underclassmen Rule Atop N.B.A. Draft Board The New York Times June 29, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/29/sports/pro-basketball-underclassmen-rule-atop-nba-draft-board.html July 5, 2021 Heisler Mark NBA Is a Young Man's Game: Draft: Smith, McDyess, Stackhouse, Wallace and Garnett Lead the Way Los Angeles Times June 29, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-29-sp-18377-story.html December 3, 2022 1995 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1995.html December 1, 2022 and also hired Brian Winters as their first ever head coach. Grizzlies Name Winters Head Coach United Press International June 19, 1995 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/06/19/Grizzlies-name-Winters-head-coach/2096803534400/ December 21, 2022 Grizzlies Hire Winters Orlando Sentinel June 20, 1995 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1995-06-20-9506200114-story.html December 21, 2022 Regular season The Grizzlies made their NBA regular season debut on November 3, 1995, in which the team defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on the road, 92–80 at the Rose Garden Arena; Benjamin led the Grizzlies with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks. Associated Press Grizzlies Win Behind Benjamin The New York Times November 4, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/04/sports/grizzlies-win-behind-benjamin.html July 5, 2021 Staff and Wire Reports NBA Roundup: Grizzlies, Raptors Welcome Reality with Big Victories Los Angeles Times November 4, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-04-sp-64703-story.html July 25, 2022 Vancouver Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers Box Score, November 3, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199511030POR.html January 4, 2023 Two nights later on November 5, the Grizzlies had a successful home debut at General Motors Place by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, 100–98. Scott led the team with 18 points off the bench, while King made a tip-in from Scott's missed jumper at the buzzer to win the game. Grizzlies 100, Timberwolves 98 (O.T.) United Press International November 6, 1995 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/11/06/Grizzlies-100-Timberwolves-98-OT/6883815634000/ July 5, 2021 Associated Press Rockets Still Own the Suns Deseret News November 6, 1995 https://www.deseret.com/1995/11/6/19203106/rockets-still-own-the-suns October 5, 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves at Vancouver Grizzlies Box Score, November 5, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199511050VAN.html January 4, 2023 However, despite winning their first two games, the Grizzlies struggled and posted a dreadful 19-game losing streak between November and December afterwards, leading to an awful 2–19 start to the season. Grizzlies End Streak with Win vs. Portland The Washington Post December 16, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/12/16/grizzlies-end-streak-with-win-vs-portland/c52873bf-82b0-47ac-8ed7-bd7b3a6b8d96/ October 7, 2022 Murphy Austin Down......But Not Out as Their NBA-Record Losing Streak Hit 22, the Luckless Grizzlies Got an F for Futility, But an A for Effort Sports Illustrated Vault April 8, 1996 https://vault.si.com/vault/1996/04/08/downbut-not-out-as-their-nbarecord-losing-streak-hit-22-the-luckless-grizzlies-got-an-f-for-futility-but-an-a-for-effort April 6, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20200805054007/https://vault.si.com/vault/1996/04/08/downbut-not-out-as-their-nbarecord-losing-streak-hit-22-the-luckless-grizzlies-got-an-f-for-futility-but-an-a-for-effort August 5, 2020 dead After 13 games, Benjamin was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Eric Murdock, and second-year forward Eric Mobley. Associated Press Grizzlies Trade Benjamin Away to Bucks Los Angeles Times November 28, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-28-sp-7893-story.html July 29, 2021 Fair Trade? Grizz Only Get 2 Bucks for Benjamin Deseret News November 28, 1995 https://www.deseret.com/1995/11/28/19206931/fair-trade-grizz-only-get-2-bucks-for-benjamin July 5, 2023 Bucks Deal for Benjamin Tampa Bay Times November 28, 1995 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/28/bucks-deal-for-benjamin/ December 13, 2022 The Grizzlies posted a six-game losing streak between January and February, and held a 10–37 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 8, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/index.fcgi?month=2&day=8&year=1996 January 2, 2023 At mid-season, the team traded Gattison to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Jeff Turner; however, Turner never played for the Grizzlies due to a season-ending knee injury he sustained with the Magic. Johnson L.C. Magic Deal Turner to Grizzlies Orlando Sentinel February 23, 1996 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-02-23-9602230275-story,amp.html October 13, 2021 Associated Press Hardaway Heads for the Heat in Trade Los Angeles Times February 23, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-23-sp-39177-story.html September 24, 2022 Romano John Strategy Was Bulls' Best Tool Tampa Bay Times February 28, 1996 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1996/02/28/strategy-was-bulls-best-tool/ January 4, 2023 The Grizzlies then suffered a dreadful 23-game losing streak between February and April, including a winless month in March, in which the team posted an 0–17 record during that month, Associated Press Grizzlies End the Futility The New York Times April 4, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/04/04/sports/grizzlies-end-the-futility.html October 7, 2022 Grizzlies 105, Timberwolves 103 United Press International April 4, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/04/04/Grizzlies-105-Timberwolves-103/9109828594000/ April 6, 2023 but managed to close the season with two straight victories. The Grizzlies finished their inaugural season in last place in the Midwest Division with a league-worst record of 15 wins and 67 losses. 1995–96 Vancouver Grizzlies Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/VAN/1996_games.html July 1, 2021 Anthony led the Grizzlies in scoring with a low team-high average of 14.0 points, and contributed 6.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game, while Reeves averaged 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, and Edwards provided the team with 12.7 points and 1.4 steals per game. In addition, Scott played a sixth man role off the bench, averaging 10.2 points per game, while Murdock contributed 9.1 points, 4.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game in 64 games after the trade, and King provided with 7.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Wilkins averaged 6.7 points per game, but only played just 28 games due to back and Achilles tendon injuries, Howard-Cooper Scott Smaller Lakers Come Up Big Los Angeles Times April 6, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-04-06-sp-55573-story.html April 6, 2023 Orlando Signs Gerald Wilkins United Press International August 1, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/07/31/Orlando-signs-Gerald-Wilkins/3124838785600/ June 30, 2022 rookie shooting guard, and second-round draft pick Lawrence Moten contributed 6.6 points per game, Amaya averaged 6.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, and Avent provided with 5.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. 1995–96 Vancouver Grizzlies Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/VAN/1996.html July 1, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Reeves was selected for the NBA Rookie Game, as a member of the Western Conference Rookie team. Pro Basketball The Gainesville Sun February 10, 1996 15 https://books.google.com/books?id=n0RWAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA31&dq=1996+nba+rookie+game+stoudamire+stackhouse+wallace+henderson&article_id=3767,2375962&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSk6WGtuCPAxVxmYkEHfeFOUcQ6AF6BAgGEAM#v=onepage&q=1996%20nba%20rookie%20game%20stoudamire%20stackhouse%20wallace%20henderson&f=false September 18, 2025 1996 NBA Rising Stars: East 94, West 92 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1996_rookie.html September 18, 2025 Anthony finished tied in 14th place in Most Improved Player voting. 1995–96 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1996.html January 6, 2025 The Grizzlies finished 20th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 654,013 at General Motors Place during the regular season. 1995–96 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1996.html January 22, 2026 Aftermath Following the season, Scott re-signed as a free agent with his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers Are Near Deal with Scott Los Angeles Times September 30, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-09-30-sp-49115-story.html?_amp=true January 18, 2022 Steele David Wednesday Special: NBA Preview: 1996-97 NBA Team-by-team SFGate October 30, 1996 https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/WEDNESDAY-SPECIAL-NBA-PREVIEW-1996-97-NBA-2961022.php October 22, 2022 Heisler Mark NBA Preview Los Angeles Times October 31, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-10-31-sp-59693-story.html January 30, 2023 while Wilkins signed with the Orlando Magic, League Voids Howard's Contract with Heat Tampa Bay Times August 1, 1996 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1996/08/01/league-voids-howard-s-contract-with-heat/ June 6, 2023 Povtak Tim Wilkins Is Back Knock on Wood Orlando Sentinel November 13, 1996 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-11-13-9611130156-story.html December 21, 2022 Murdock signed with the Denver Nuggets, Associated Press Jackson Can Shop Himself at a Whim Deseret News November 30, 1996 https://www.deseret.com/1996/11/30/19279992/jackson-can-shop-himself-at-a-whim April 6, 2023 Amaya signed with the Washington Bullets, and King, Avent and Turner were all released to free agency. Offseason NBA expansion draft The Grizzlies roster was filled during the 1995 NBA expansion draft. By way of winning a coin flip with the Toronto Raptors, Vancouver elected to choose the former, between a higher NBA draft pick and the first pick in the NBA expansion draft, and therefore had the second pick in this draft. With their first pick, the Grizzlies selected point guard Greg Anthony from the New York Knicks. Pick Player Position Nationality Former Team2Greg AnthonyPoint guard United StatesNew York Knicks4Rodney DentCenter United StatesOrlando Magic6Antonio HarveyForward United StatesLos Angeles Lakers8Reggie SlaterPower forward-center United StatesDenver Nuggets10Trevor RuffinPoint guard United StatesPhoenix Suns12Derrick PhelpsPoint guard United StatesSacramento Kings14Larry StewartPower forwardUnited StatesWashington Bullets16Kenny GattisonPower forward United StatesCharlotte Hornets18Byron ScottShooting guard United StatesIndiana Pacers20Gerald WilkinsSmall forward United StatesCleveland Cavaliers22Benoit BenjaminCenter United StatesNew Jersey Nets24Doug EdwardsForward United StatesAtlanta Hawks26Blue EdwardsShooting guard United StatesUtah Jazz NBA draft 1995 NBA draft The Grizzlies held both their original selections in their first NBA draft appearance. Their first ever draft pick was Bryant Reeves. Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 6 Bryant Reeves Center United States Oklahoma State 2 36 Lawrence Moten Guard United States Syracuse Roster Vancouver Grizzlies 1995–96 #20B2AA #000000 #000000 #FFFFFF 18 Ashraf Amaya F 6 8 230 1971–11–23 Southern Illinois 2 Greg Anthony G 6 0 176 1967–11–15 UNLV 34 Anthony Avent F 6 9 235 1969–10–18 Seton Hall 30 Blue Edwards G 6 4 200 1965–10–31 East Carolina 32 Doug Edwards basketball F 6 7 220 1971–01–21 Florida State 17 Chris King basketball F 6 8 215 1969–07–24 Wake Forest 15 Rich Manning C 6 11 260 1970–06–23 Washington yes 40 Cuonzo Martin G 6 5 213 1971–09–23 Purdue 52 Eric Mobley C 6 11 235 1970–02–01 Pittsburgh yes 7 Lawrence Moten G 6 5 185 1972–03–25 Syracuse 14 Eric Murdock G 6 1 190 1968–06–14 Providence 50 Bryant Reeves C 7 0 290 1973–06–08 Oklahoma State 4 Byron Scott G 6 3 195 1961–03–28 Arizona State University – Jeff Turner F 6 9 230 1962–04–09 Vanderbilt yes IN 21 Gerald Wilkins F 6 6 185 1963–09–11 Chattanooga Brian Winters Lionel Hollins Rex Hughes Jimmy Powell (IN) Inactive https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/VAN/1996.html Roster Notes Power forward Jeff Turner was acquired by the Grizzlies from the Orlando Magic in a mid-season trade, but was placed on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury he sustained with the Magic, and did not play for the Grizzlies. First game On November 3, 1995, Vancouver played their first ever game in Portland against the Trail Blazers and beat the Blazers by a score of 92–80. Benoit Benjamin scored a team high 29 points and 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies. Regular season Although they won their first two games in franchise history, the Grizzlies finished with the worst win–loss record in the 1995–96 NBA season, as is typical for an expansion team, and lost 23 straight games from February to April (setting an NBA single-season record now held by the Philadelphia 76ers with 27.) Highs On November 3, 1995, Vancouver plays their first ever game, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 92–80 in Portland. On November 5, 1995, the Grizzlies make their home debut, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 100–98 in overtime in front of 19,113 fans, to begin the season with a 2–0 record. The Grizzlies defeat nearby rivals the Seattle SuperSonics by a single point in a hotly contested game on December 19, 1995. The crowd leaves ecstatic. The Grizzlies hold the Miami Heat to only 65 points in a 69–65 victory on January 13, 1996. Vancouver finishes the season on a positive note, defeating the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers on the road. Lows After starting the season 2–0, Vancouver would lose their next 19 games to quickly fall into last place in the Midwest Division. Vancouver was held to a season low 62 points in a 111–62 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on November 8, 1995. On December 10, 1995, the Grizzlies play the Toronto Raptors for the first time. The first NBA regular season game contested between two non-U.S. based teams. The game is held at General Motors Place in Vancouver. The Raptors win the game by a score of 93–81. On April 2, 1996, Vancouver loses its 23rd straight game, losing 101–85 to the Portland Trail Blazers. The loss was also the Grizzlies 29th in their last 30 games. Season standings VAN VAN Game log # Date Opponent Score Record Attendance 1 November 3 @ Portland Trail Blazers 92–80 1–0 19,115 2 November 5 Minnesota Timberwolves 100–98 (OT) 2–0 19,193 3 November 7 @ Dallas Mavericks 88–99 2–1 15,325 4 November 8 @ San Antonio Spurs 62–111 2–2 12,355 5 November 10 Los Angeles Clippers 91–98 2–3 17,345 6 November 11 @ Seattle SuperSonics 81–117 2–4 17,102 7 November 13 Dallas Mavericks 89–94 2–5 17,171 8 November 16 @ Los Angeles Clippers 98–103 2–6 10,169 9 November 17 Los Angeles Lakers 91–114 2–7 19,193 10 November 19 @ New York Knicks 93–98 2–8 19,763 11 November 22 @ Orlando Magic 93–95 2–9 17,248 12 November 24 @ Charlotte Hornets 104–116 2–10 24,042 13 November 25 @ Miami Heat 91–111 2–11 14,293 14 November 28 @ Minnesota Timberwolves 98–121 2–12 10,251 15 November 30 Chicago Bulls 88–94 2–13 19,193 16 December 1 @ Los Angeles Lakers 100–113 2–14 12,426 17 December 3 Milwaukee Bucks 95–109 2–15 14,149 18 December 5 @ Phoenix Suns 108–112 2–16 19,023 19 December 7 Detroit Pistons 84–93 2–17 14,685 20 December 10 Toronto Raptors 81–93 2–18 17,438 21 December 13 Houston Rockets 89–100 2–19 15,715 22 December 15 Portland Trail Blazers 104–100 (OT) 3–19 15,236 23 December 16 Golden State Warriors 85–116 3–20 15,539 24 December 18 @ Sacramento Kings 85–92 3–21 17,317 25 December 19 Seattle SuperSonics 94–93 4–21 16,701 26 December 21 @ Seattle SuperSonics 68–92 4–22 17,072 27 December 22 Phoenix Suns 80–101 4–23 17,636 28 December 26 @ Houston Rockets 84–100 4–24 16,285 29 December 28 @ Dallas Mavericks 101–103 (2OT) 4–25 17,502 30 December 30 Boston Celtics 103–95 5–25 19,193 31 January 5 Philadelphia 76ers 103–102 (OT) 6–25 17,870 32 January 7 Los Angeles Clippers 93–101 6–26 18,089 33 January 9 @ Golden State Warriors 103–109 6–27 15,025 34 January 10 Denver Nuggets 85–91 6–28 15,416 35 January 12 Golden State Warriors 95–104 6–29 16,581 36 January 13 Miami Heat 69–65 7–29 17,532 37 January 18 Cleveland Cavaliers 90–98 7–30 16,805 38 January 20 New York Knicks 84–80 8–30 19,193 39 January 22 @ Milwaukee Bucks 100–92 9–30 13,488 40 January 24 @ Chicago Bulls 84–104 9–31 23,652 41 January 25 @ Toronto Raptors 106–101 (OT) 10–31 21,378 42 January 27 @ Washington Bullets 77–102 10–32 18,756 43 January 29 @ Philadelphia 76ers 92–103 10–33 8,422 44 January 31 @ Boston Celtics 98–131 10–34 17,025 45 February 2 New Jersey Nets 84–93 10–35 16,141 46 February 5 Utah Jazz 83–92 10–36 15,827 47 February 7 @ Utah Jazz 79–102 10–37 19,911 48 February 14 Sacramento Kings 93–86 11–37 15,391 49 February 16 Atlanta Hawks 100–110 11–38 15,664 50 February 18 Seattle SuperSonics 109–118 11–39 19,193 51 February 19 @ Phoenix Suns 94–98 (OT) 11–40 19,023 52 February 25 San Antonio Spurs 84–95 11–41 16,598 53 February 28 Los Angeles Lakers 80–99 11–42 19,193 54 March 1 Dallas Mavericks 111–119 11–43 15,656 55 March 2 @ Denver Nuggets 82–108 11–44 15,832 56 March 4 Washington Bullets 81–96 11–45 15,996 57 March 5 @ Golden State Warriors 78–110 11–46 15,025 58 March 8 Indiana Pacers 80–94 11–47 16,45159 March 10 Houston Rockets 89–95 11–48 19,19360 March 11 @ Sacramento Kings 88–92 11–49 17,31761 March 15 Orlando Magic 87–92 (OT) 11–50 19,19362 March 17 @ Minnesota Timberwolves 85–90 11–51 12,22863 March 19 @ New Jersey Nets 77–82 11–52 10,62164 March 20 @ Atlanta Hawks 93–98 11–53 8,29765 March 22 @ Indiana Pacers 94–111 11–54 16,71566 March 24 @ Cleveland Cavaliers 85–90 11–55 18,10867 March 26 @ Detroit Pistons 75–86 11–56 15,78168 March 28 Denver Nuggets 88–92 11–57 16,88969 March 29 @ Utah Jazz 91–105 11–58 19,91170 March 31 Charlotte Hornets 88–121 11–59 18,14771 April 2 @ Portland Trail Blazers 85–101 11–60 19,86872 April 3 Minnesota Timberwolves 105–103 12–60 16,21673 April 5 @ Los Angeles Lakers 94–104 12–61 17,50574 April 7 Phoenix Suns 92–112 12–62 19,19375 April 9 @ Houston Rockets 84–90 12–63 16,28576 April 10 @ San Antonio Spurs 82–105 12–64 17,26977 April 12 Sacramento Kings 99–98 13–64 18,61978 April 14 Portland Trail Blazers 79–81 13–65 16,52279 April 16 San Antonio Spurs 86–95 13–66 16,12780 April 18 Utah Jazz 79–94 13–67 18,40781 April 19 @ Denver Nuggets 92–78 14–67 15,11982 April 21 @ Los Angeles Clippers 108–101 15–67 13,298 Player statistics Regular season Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameBlue EdwardsSF82 82 2,773 346 212 118 46 1,043 33.8 4.2 2.6 1.4 .6 12.7Chris King basketballSF 80 66 1,930 285 104 68 33 634 24.1 3.6 1.3 .9 .4 7.9Byron ScottSG 80 0 1,894 192 123 63 22 819 23.7 2.4 1.5 .8 .3 10.2Bryant ReevesC 77 63 2,460 570 109 43 55 1,021 31.9 7.4 1.4 .6 .7 13.3Anthony AventPF 71 32 1,586 355 69 30 42 415 22.3 5.0 1.0 .4 .6 5.8Greg AnthonyPG 69 68 2,096 174 476 116 11 967 30.4 2.5 6.9 1.7 .2 14.0Eric Murdock†PG 64 14 1,480 155 292 129 9 585 23.1 2.4 4.6 2.0 .1 9.1Ashraf AmayaPF 54 34 1,104 303 33 22 10 339 20.4 5.6 .6 .4 .2 6.3Lawrence MotenSG 44 3 573 61 50 29 8 291 13.0 1.4 1.1 .7 .2 6.6Eric Mobley†C 34 1 611 128 22 13 23 182 18.0 3.8 .6 .4 .7 5.4Doug Edwards basketballPF 31 0 519 87 39 10 18 93 16.7 2.8 1.3 .3 .6 3.0Rich ManningPF 29 0 311 55 7 3 6 107 10.7 1.9 .2 .1 .2 3.7Gerald WilkinsSG 28 14 738 65 68 22 2 188 26.4 2.3 2.4 .8 .1 6.7Kenny GattisonPF 25 14 570 114 14 10 11 229 22.8 4.6 .6 .4 .4 9.2Darrick Martin†PG 24 0 402 38 61 27 1 161 16.8 1.6 2.5 1.1 .0 6.7Antonio Harvey†PF 18 6 410 94 9 14 21 98 22.8 5.2 .5 .8 1.2 5.4Benoit Benjamin†C 13 13 404 103 16 10 15 181 31.1 7.9 1.2 .8 1.2 13.9Cuonzo MartinSG 4 0 19 2 2 1 0 9 4.8 .5 .5 .3 .0 2.3 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Grizzlies only. Franchise firsts On opening night, the Grizzlies would spoil the Portland Trail Blazers debut at the Rose Garden Arena by defeating them. A few nights later, the Grizzlies would play their first home game, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves at the buzzer. Awards and records Bryant Reeves, Second Team, NBA All-Rookie Team References Grizzlies on Database Basketball Grizzlies on Basketball Reference Expansion Draft Details Van Category:Vancouver Grizzlies seasons Vancouver