Memphis Grizzlies
On January 25, 2009, Hollins was named the Grizzlies' head coach for the third time in the franchise's short history. Hollins was also the team's coach during the 1999–2000 (when the team was in Vancouver) and 2004–05 seasons (albeit in an interim basis; his current coaching job is on a permanent basis).
On February 11, 2011, Hollins won his 100th career victory, as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, in an 89–86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. He eventually led his team to a 46-36 record earning an eight seed in the playoffs. The Grizzlies defeated the number-one seed San Antonio Spurs before losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games in the Western Conference semifinals.
In the lockout-shortened 2011–12 NBA season, Hollins' Grizzlies finished the season with a 41-25 record and the best winning percentage in franchise history (.621). After guiding the Grizzlies to a 13-3 record during the month of April, Hollins was named April's Coach of the Month. This streak helped the Grizzlies earn the four seed in the Western Conference, with home court advantage for the first time in franchise history.
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