Allen posted 15 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one steal, and one block in 24 minutes of action Wednesday against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday marked Allen's best scoring night of the season, and he managed to do so in a fairly efficient way. Still, he isn't producing enough to be owned in most standard leagues, so the only saving factor on his side is the fact that he's averaging 1.6 SPG.

Allen added nine points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, and four steals in 22 minutes during the Grizzlies' 112-103 win versus the Pacers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Allen came off the bench behind Jeff Green in the season opener versus the Cavaliers on Wednesday, but coach Dave Joerger quickly abandoned that starting lineup, re-inserting Allen on Thursday. Still, he committed five fouls, and played seven minutes fewer than Green. This won't always be the case, but unless you're desperate for steals, Allen doesn't provide a ton of value outside of deeper leagues.

Allen will be in the starting lineup Thursday against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Allen, who's established as a prominent defensive stopper on the wing, has earned the start Friday, likely in place of small forward Jeff Green. Just one game into the season, Allen should see somewhat of an increase in minutes as he's thrust into the starting lineup. This should provide a few more opportunities for Allen to score and rack up the steals.

Allen collected 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 FT), an assist, two rebounds, and two steals over 29 minutes in Sunday's 90-68 victory over the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Allen received his most extensive playing time to date in the preseason while also recording his highest scoring total over the three games he has participated in. The 33-year-old's superior defense has also been on display over the last pair of outings in particular, during which Allen has collected five steals. Particularly known for his stalwart play against opposing offenses, the veteran is also capable of respectable scoring contributions on occasion. Allen is currently slated to be Courtney Lee's primary backup at shooting guard, but can certainly fill in at small forward when needed.

Allen came off the bench in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Rockets, while Jeff Green served as the starter at small forward.

EDGE Analysis

Allen finished with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in his 11 minutes. The veteran guard has previously chafed at the notion of coming off the bench, but with coach Dave Joerger perhaps intent on adding a jolt of offense to his starting unit this season, Green may be afforded the greater minutes load of the two players. Rather than a clear first/second unit distinction between the two players, Joerger may ultimately swap Allen and Green in and out of the starting lineup. Allen still brings all-world perimeter defense to the table, so it could be advantageous for Joerger to run him with the starters when opponents roll out small-ball lineups.

Allen averaged 8.6 points (49.5 FG, 34.5 3Pt, 62.7 FT), 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.5 blocks in 26 minutes per game during 63 regular season contests in 2014-15. This is the third time Allen has earned first team all-defensive honors in his career. He has established himself as one of the league's top perimeter defenders, producing essentially the same stats off the bench as a starter. However, having gone 10-29 from beyond the arc in the regular season his three-point percentage is definitely deceiving. In the postseason Allen averaged 6.6 points (49.1 FG, 14.3 3Pt, 75.0 FT), 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.1 blocks in 28 minutes per game. The 33-year-old stopper is under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2016-17 season.

Allen (Hamstring) will not return to the second half of Friday's Game 6 against the Warriors, according to the ESPN telecast. Allen scored just two points in five minutes in the first half, and it is clear the hamstring injury is still an issue. Jeff Green started the second half and will likely see big minutes at the small forward position as Memphis fights for their playoff lives.

Allen will play and start in Friday's Game 6, Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. While it has been made clear that Allen is not 100 percent healthy, he will be put into the starting lineup for Game 6 after sitting out the blowout loss in Game 5 on Wednesday. This moves Jeff Green back to a bench role, and even though he is starting, it is possible Allen's minutes are still somewhat limited given that he is not fully healthy.

Allen (hamstring) told reporters Friday morning that he will play in Game 6, despite being only "60 percent" healthy, Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. While it sounds as though Allen won't be close to full health, he'll return to action after sitting out Wednesday's Game 5 blowout loss. With the Grizzlies facing elimination, Allen said he expects to start, though it's unclear if coach Joerger will stick with Jeff Green, who was inserted into the Game 5 startling lineup in hopes of jumpstarting the offense.

Allen (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Game 6 on Friday, Michael Wallace of ESPN reports. Even though Allen said on Thursday that he plans to play in a crucial Game 6, he is still listed as questionable heading into the must-win matchup with the Warriors. Seeing as though Allen sat out the 20-point loss in Game 5, it would take a lot of discomfort to keep him out of Game 6, especially with the Grizzlies facing elimination.