Well, I'm live at FedExForum with about 15 minutes left until tip and, if I so desired, I could easily count the number of people in the building. I think the attendance at open practice was probably 50 times the numbers of people in the building right now.
I'll add commentary here if the mood strikes and will be glad to respond to any questions or comments, but look for a full post-game report later tonight.
First Quarter:
Two best things I've seen -- Conley with an outrageously quick stutter-step in transition for a layup and Marc Gasol throwing heavy elbows after a rebound. Defense looks ahead of offense so far, but the quickness and aggression defensively bodes well.
Second Quarter:
Up to 9 turnovers now, with 13 points given up. They definitely look sloppy out there. It's preseason, but a general point is that with no reliable post threat and shaky three-point shooing, the offense is going to be more reliant on dribble-penetration, which would lend itself to more turnovers (though some of the ones tonight, especially early on, were of the bad-pass variety.)
Griz lose it 89-80. Post-game package of blog goodness to follow in an hour or so.
I do find Critt's limited minutes a bit curious so far, especially with Jaric out.