Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies-Spurs Recap

Antonio Davis breaks down the Spurs' Game 1 victory over the Grizzlies in the Western Conference finals.

Dunk Of The Night

Jerryd Bayless picks off the pass and takes it the other way for the dunk against the Spurs.

Spurs cruise past Grizzlies to take Game 1

Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.

Randolph's day to forget

Coming into the game Zach Randolph was averaging a playoff leading 9.1 points per game in the post. The San Antonio Spurs were intent on fronting or denying Randolph the ball throughout the game limiting him to 1-of-8 shooting with 2 points. Randolph had 11 offensive touches in the game and only 2 of the touches were in post-up situations. The Grizzlies also had 2 turnovers on attempts to pass Randolph the ball in the post.

Spurs shoot the 3

The Spurs were 14-of-29 from the 3-point line against the Grizzlies Sunday, which was the most made 3s given up by the Grizzlies this season (Regular and Postseason). All 14 3s came off of assists and 8 of them were on drive and kicks.

NBA - Grizzlies in Game 1

NBA - Grizzlies will lose the series

The Grizzlies lost Game 1 in their first 2 series this postseason and came back to win the series. They also lost Game 1 to the Spurs. No team in NBA history has ever won 3 postseason series after losing Game 1 in a single postseason. In fact, the Grizzlies are only the 3rd team ever to lose Game 1 in 3 different series in a single postseason.

NBA: San Antonio Spurs rout Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of West finals

Unexpected Game 1 Result

The "NBA Countdown" crew reacts to the Spurs Game 1 victory over the Grizzlies in the Western Conference finals.