Hollins rested Randolph and Allen with critics accusing them of trying to avoid the Lakers and draw the Spurs. Popovich credited Memphis' athleticism with really hurt a team that had been the NBA's best 3-point shooters.
The Spurs shot only 31 percent through the first five games and were just 5-of Friday night. Parker opened the game with a pair of free throws, then the Grizzlies took over. Allen scored on a floater in the lane, Randolph tipped in the ball as the start of 10 straight points by the Grizzlies. That prompted Popovich to scream at a referee for a timeout.
But Vasquez and Allen scored for a spurt before Parker finally answered with a layup. For Memphis, it was almost as dominant as the third quarter of Game 4 when the Grizzlies outscored the Spurs This time, the Spurs didn't score from the floor for the first five minutes as the Grizzlies opened with a lead after the first 12 minutes and led by as much as The Spurs had six turnovers in the period.
Duncan, who turned 35 on Monday, looked every bit of those years early as he almost stumbled trying to drive to the basket. He later added an emphatic dunk that pulled the Spurs within at halftime. Game notes Memphis hadn't scored more than 44 points in the paint in the series until Friday night.
The Grizzlies outscored San Antonio in the paint and outrebounded them The Grizzlies even had a big edge at the free throw line, 22 of 30, compared to 12 of 14 for the Spurs. Relive some of the best moments over the years where NBA players took trash talking to another level. Russell Westbrook said, "The word 'slump' isn't something I lean on," as he vowed to figure it out after four straight games of poor shooting. Houston Rockets , 15th in the Western Conference vs. Sacramento Kings , 11th in the Western Conference.
Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Apr 29, Associated Press. The Spurs will have to keep their ball movement going , as they assisted on 28 of the 40 shots made in Game 1. That movement is based on the penetration of Parker and Ginobili, and while I expect Memphis to ratchet up their perimeter defense a bit, Parker and Ginobili are wily enough to continue to get in the lane. From there, it comes down to making shots, which is something the Spurs are generally quite good at, but luck is involved, so we'll see if the ball bounces in San Antonio's favor.
In the third quarter, those two made a 10 point run on their own that cut the Spurs lead to six. While the Spurs were able to stop the run, but they can't afford to let these guys get going, no matter the score. They are the Grizzlies main options off the bench, and are responsible for a lot of the team's three point field goals. The Spurs will have to play better pick and roll defense on the slippery Bayless so he can't get any midrange shots off the dribble, or a look at the rim.
All in all, Game 1 was fun, but it's not really indicative of how this series will go. So buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Grizzlies perspective can be found here: Grizzly Bear Blues. As always Tony must dominate Fisher , and NBA league pass is recommended for those who are willing to pony up the cash. Almost every Spurs game will be broadcast there, which is especially helpful for those of us who aren't in the San Antonio area.
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