Back to the Future in Memphis Share this story Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images If the Grizzlies take the court tomorrow (which we certainly hope they can with some positive news), they will hope to continue their winning ways in pursuit of their first playoff appearance in four years. Two weeks ago, few thought that was still possible. Now, after a five game winning streak, this team is winning due to committing to an emerging identity and its best talents returning. As a result, the playoff pursuit is gaining validity by the day. Ironically, today also marks the tenth anniversary of another pivotal date in franchise history in which the Grizzlies were trying to make the playoffs for the first time in several years. Back on January 21st, 2011, the Grizzlies defeated the Rockets 115-110. At that point in the season, the Grizzlies were 20-23. However, with that win, Memphis started a run that would lead them to the peak of success for the Grizzlies’ franchise.