Spurs 4-24-16

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The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2015-16 season ended at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs as the Spurs completed a first round sweep with a 116-95 victory at FedExForum on Sunday afternoon.

The Spurs (4-0 playoffs) move on to the Western Conference Semifinals, where they will await the winner of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks matchup. Memphis (0-4) brings to a close a campaign where the Grizzlies fought through an unprecedented number of roster changes and injuries, using NBA-record 28 different players while losing franchise centerpieces Marc Gasol and Mike Conley for the season, to make the playoffs for the sixth consecutive time.

The Grizzlies gave it their all once again and kept within striking distance through the opening 24 minutes, outscoring the Spurs 26-22 in the second quarter to bring the halftime deficit to 47-45. However, a 15-2 run from the Spurs in the third quarter opened up the game and brought the lead to 69-53 with 5:37 to play in the third frame.

From there, the Grizzlies were unable get it back to single digits, and San Antonio would eventually push the lead to a game-high 25 late in the fourth quarter.

Lance Stephenson came off the bench to lead all scorers with 26 points, a career-high for him in the playoffs. He was 11-of-19 (57.9 percent) from the field.

Vince Carter (14 points), Matt Barnes and Zach Randolph (15 points each) all finished in double-digits. Carter was a perfect 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, and Randolph and Barnes each pulled down seven rebounds. Barnes added four assists in 45 minutes.

Chris Andersen scored seven points, and added a game-high 13 rebounds, eight of which came on the offensive end.

Kawhi Leonard once again led the Spurs with 21 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including two three pointers. He added seven rebounds and led the team with four assists.

LaMarcus Aldridge recorded his second double-double of the series with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Grizzlies Game Tracker and Box ScoreDiscuss the game on the Fan Boards

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Grizzlies fight, but fall to Spurs in postseason

Find out what Coach Joerger has to say about the game during our live post-game press conference which takes place approximately 10-15 minutes after the final buzzer.

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Postgame press conference: MEMvSAS Game 4

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Grizz vs. Spurs Game 4: Photos pt. 2

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Grizz vs. Spurs Game 4: Photos pt. 1

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Grizzlies fight, but fall to Spurs in postseason

Postgame press conference: MEMvSAS Game 4

Grizz vs. Spurs Game 4: Photos pt. 2

Grizz vs. Spurs Game 4: Photos pt. 1