THE GRIZZLIES HAVE DONE IT. As they knocked out the number one seed (San Antonio) they also notched up their first Playoff series win as a franchise. Zach Randolph had a huge game when it mattered most scoring 31 points, with 16 of those coming in the final quarter. Final score 99-91. Memphis will now face OKC in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.
Memphis are only the fourth team in NBA Playoff history to knock off the first seed in the first round.
NBA fans, the 2010-11 first round of the Playoffs is now officially in the books. Bring on the Semi-Finals!
Memphis Grizzlies forward Shane Battier(notes), front, protects the ball from San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili(notes)
Memphis Grizzlies defend the shot of Matt Bonner
Zach Randolph #50 And Marc Gasol
shoots the ball while defended by Sam Young(notes)