Since the beginning of time, newspapers have identified teams that have nailed down playoff spots by putting an x next to their names in the standings.

After nine years, 86 players, 199 wins, 498 losses, six head coaches and two countries, the Grizzlies now have an x of their own.

"X marks the spot," said Andy Dolich, the team's president of business operations. "It keeps getting better and better, doesn't it?"