Despite missing a beat in Game 2, the Grizzlies were able to go back to their winning ways by defeating the Spurs 91-88, taking a 2-1 series lead.
The Western 8th seed Memphis have been surprisingly effective against the NBA best San Antonio Spurs, combining tough, no-nonsense defense with an exciting offense. Fueled by twin behemoths Zach Randolph (25pts, 5 rebounds) and Marc Gasol (17points, 9rebounds), the Grizzlies held off the comebacking Spurs, led by Manu Ginobili (23points) and Tony Parker (16points).
Zach Randolph even had the biggest shot of the night as he hit the game winning threepointer over the outstretched arms of Tim Duncan. The Spurs could not return the favor as Manu Gnobili ran out of time after being double teamed by Mike Conley and Marc Gasol.
The Grizzlies have a great chance of joining the Denver Nuggets, the New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors as the only 8th seeded teams to ever defeat a #1 seed in the NBA playoffs.
More on this story, here.
No comments:
Post a Comment