NBA: Grizzlies guard Allen questionable for game seven

The Memphis Grizzlies may be without guard Tony Allen for Saturday's (Sunday, PHL time) game seven playoff at the Oklahoma City Thunder because of an eye injury.

Allen, the Grizzlies' best defensive player, left Saturday's shootaround early wearing dark glasses.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported that Allen woke up Saturday morning (Sunday, PHL time) with swelling in his eye from being scratched by Thunder forward Caron Butler during game six. Allen visited a doctor later in the afternoon.

The Grizzlies are already missing power forward Zach Randolph and guard Nick Calathes due to suspension.

Allen has held Thunder star Kevin Durant to just 41 percent shooting in the first-round series.

Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger would not comment on Allen's status, only saying he may "possibly" play. Allen averaged 9.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.64 steals during the regular season.

Randolph was suspended Friday (Saturday, PHL time) after throwing a punch at Oklahoma City center Steven Adams during the Thunder's game six win in Memphis that tied the series.

Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley has a strained right hamstring, but plans to play after participating in the shootaround. His backup, Calathes, is under suspension from violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. - Reuters