Usually slow-starting Grizzlies lead NBA at 13-3

 
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Sitting atop the NBA standings is new territory for the Memphis Grizzlies. Just getting off to a fast start is unusual.

photo - Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph, right, drives against Phoenix Suns' Jermaine O'Neal during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Randolph scored 38 points in the Grizzlies 108-98 overtime victory. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph, right, drives against Phoenix Suns' Jermaine O'Neal during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Randolph scored 38 points in the Grizzlies 108-98 overtime victory. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

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The Grizzlies, who usually stumble out the gate, are a league-best 13-3. They've never had a better record after the first 16 games of the season. They were 11-5 in 2005-06 and 10-6 last season.

Coach Lionel Hollins and his Grizzlies list several reasons for the great start, ranging from scheduling to preseason preparation to better chemistry.

Guard Mike Conley credits a different mindset at the start of training camp for the turnaround. He says the Grizzlies already were in shape and in mid-season form mentally for their season-opener.

So far, so good.

The Grizzlies are the NBA's best after a 108-98 overtime win over Phoenix on Tuesday night.





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