The Commercial Appeal

Grizzlies’ Conley on Gasol: ‘We need him to score’

Coach Bickerstaf­f says center needs to receive the ball in spots he likes

- David Cobb Memphis Commercial Appeal USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE

Marc Gasol’s statistica­l line from the Grizzlies’ 117-101 loss at Golden State on Monday night stood out in a couple of ways.

He was one assist and one made shot away from his fifth career triple-double in a game against the two-time defending NBA champions.

“But we need him to score,” teammate Mike Conley said Wednesday.

Gasol attempted only two shots from

 ?? ED SZCZEPANSK­I ?? Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 24.
ED SZCZEPANSK­I Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 24.

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