The Grizzlies had Game 2 won once, but a miracle Kevin Durant four-point play and unlikely Kendrick Perkins buzzer-beating putback forced the game into OT. Instead of folding, the Grizzlies won it again, taking control for a 111-105 win. In the nightcap, the Clippers blew out Golden State, 138-98, to even the series.
NBA playoffs schedule: Grizzlies hold off multiple Thunder rallies for OT victory; Clips win blowout
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Stephen DunnAfterward, Rivers joked about the exchange of words, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Marc Spears:
O’Neal didn’t have much time for jokes, highlighting how intense the rivalry is between the two teams:
Read Article >Ibaka goes Dikembe, wags finger after dunk denial
Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY SportsAs if that wasn’t embarrassing enough, Ibaka followed his denial with the famous Mutombo “No, no, no” finger wag.
And then he proceeded to slowly walk up the floor, clearly satisfied with himself, and who can blame him after a play like that?
Read Article >NBA playoff schedule: Game 2 action in OKC, LA
Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports8 p.m. ET, TNT, Thunder lead series 1-0
It’s hard to decide which end of the floor was more troubling for the Grizz in the opener. Known for their stout defense, they allowed OKC to run circles around them for three quarters of the game. Aside from a dominant third period, there wasn’t much good to take away from it. No Memphis player scored efficiently, and the team shot a collective 36 percent from the field, 18 percent from downtown and 58 percent from the line.
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