April 29: Playoffs Round 1: Spurs at Grizzlies, Game 6

[dunksby]

Originally Posted by HB40TheNextStar

How did Allen play defense on Durant this season? That dude was out of his mind this round. Actually, I'm speaking about both players.

Durant averages 30.5PPG 8RPG against Memphis.

[Optimus Prime]

Originally Posted by DixieNourmous

Gotta postmark that Gone' Fishin' post card for APRIL, because the Spurs LOSE to an 8 seed in the first round, just like the Mavs did!

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Tony Allen and Z-Bo are awesome man. Two careers that were very shaky, rejuvenated within a couple of years; who'd of thought?

[Kingwillball]

Originally Posted by HB40TheNextStar

OKC is a different matchup. More size, more athleticism, and just as much energy. I just don't see Memphis winning in a 7 game series. I didn't think they would beat the Spurs in a 7 game series, but I could see it happening before the series started. Not so much against OKC.

Well memphis has some good Bigs and Wing Defenders.. Both Teams are young and fun to watch so either way it should be entertaining.

[ThunderKat]

Originally Posted by HB40TheNextStar

How did Allen play defense on Durant this season? That dude was out of his mind this round. Actually, I'm speaking about both players.

Tony Allen is a great defender. I really believe that Westbrook will have the best match-up in this series. When Westbrook gets hot he's really hard to stop. I think Durant will be more quiet in this series. I'm hoping Harden can get involved, too.

[dunksby]

Originally Posted by ThunderKat

Tony Allen is a great defender. I really believe that Westbrook will have the best match-up in this series. When Westbrook gets hot he's really hard to stop. I think Durant will be more quiet in this series. I'm hoping Harden can get involved, too.

I dont think the Grizz can make more trouble than the Nuggz for Durant. Durant is averaging 30.5 against the Grizz man.

[Beebo]

I wish both teams didn't relocate. Seattle Sonics vs Vancouver Grizz series would've been nice for fans up here in the northwest.

[Eat Like A Bosh]

Congratulations Memphis on your first playoff series win!

[AT9]

Gotta give it to the Grizz and ZBO, but damn he got lucky in the last few minutes. Everything he threw up went in. Guess it's payback for Manu's almost-three.

[Stuckey]

when was the last time zach won a first round series? let alone get into the playoffs?

[Draz]

Manu should of flopped his way into the 4 point play on his half court shot

Congratulations Grizz Fans

[sodap]

nice to see a franchise go one step further. it looks like the gasol trade turned out well for both sides

[Mr. Jabbar]

Sad to see tim duncan go down like this, but im so glad that blatant flopper ginobli bites the dust as a 1st seed against an 8th.

[flipogb]

Originally Posted by sodap

nice to see a franchise go one step further. it looks like the gasol trade turned out well for both sides

it sure did, and for this 1st round, Marc has outplayed Pau

[rmt]

Spurs' big 3 had a terrible game. TD missed a bunch of tip-ins and Manu - just terrible decisions/TOs.

Props to Bonner who I've blasted all season long - he played his heart out tonight. Props to the bench - Bonner, Splitter, Hill for getting them back in the game. RJ - $10m seriously? - what a POS.

Pop, you messed up - didn't integrate Splitter, played the starters in the last game (Manu's injury), didn't let Manu play in the 1st game when he wanted to, didn't play Splitter till game 4.

Congratulations to Memphis - younger, stronger, faster and more athletic. They have a great frontline, defenders, Conley was good - maybe just need a good 3pt shooter.

In summary:
Zach Randolph is a beast and the Grizzlies played tough, hard-nosed defense the whole series.