The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the San Antonio Spurs 96-82 at AT&T Center Monday night and now face a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference first round.
The Spurs led by as many as 26 points. However, with 57.4 seconds left in the third period, Memphis went on an 11-0 run over the next 2:49 to bring the score within four. The Spurs would then go on a 13-4 run over the next 5:12 to extend the lead to 88-75. San Antonio would lead the rest of the way.
Mike Conley led the Grizzlies with 24 points and a game-high eight assists. Posting 18 points and 10 rebounds, Zach Randolph recorded his 30th postseason double-double, the seventh-most among active players in the league.
Kawhi Leonard also recorded a double-double with a career postseason high 37 points and 11 rebounds.
Next Home Game
The Grizzlies will return home on Thursday, April 20 for Game 3 at 8:30 p.m. CT. Catch all the action on TNT and FOX Sports, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN. Tickets are still available for Grizzlies Home Games 1 and 2 in the Series.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Mike Conley led the Grizzlies with 24 points and a game-high eight assists.
- Posting 18 points and 10 rebounds, Zach Randolph recorded his 30th postseason double-double, the seventh-most among active players in the league.
- Marc Gasol(12) and Vince Carter(12) both scored in double figures.