The Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs hook up for Game 3 of their Western Conference Finals series. Listen to the radio stream of this game online for free as tip off is set for 9 p.m. ET.
The Spurs are in control. They have dominated the Grizzlies throughout the first two games. The Grizzlies have shown the resiliency that allowed them to defeat teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder, but they haven't been able to put it together for a win.
Game 2 came close to a comeback, but Mr. Tim Duncan, the veteran of veterans in the NBA, put the Grizzlies away scoring six of the Spurs' nine points in overtime. He had everything going for him, running floaters, a move he likely copied and perfected from Tony Parker, and his running hook. Duncan proved pivotal as the Grizzlies, through an act of magic, pushed Game 2 into overtime.
Tony Allen made his bid for an Academy Award after faking a head injury that sent him to the line for a Flagrant 1. LeBron James suffered a very similar foul in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but because James wasn't quick enough to fake a hit to the head, it was only ruled a common foul. The Grizzlies tied the game from that one possession and then saw Duncan take over overtime.
The Grizzlies looked tired, which should prompt Coach Lionel Hollins to mix and match his lineups. However, he might have struck gold after noticing how effective the team was with Allen and Tayshaun Prince on the floor. It seems that the plan of attack against the Spurs should be offense and more offense. Though Prince and Allen are exceptional on the defensive end of the ball, they are not offensive forces. Mike Conley and Jarryd Bayless provide attackers to the basket, who can force the Spurs into foul trouble early.
Zach Randolph has yet played like the Zach Randolph that got the Grizzlies this far into the playoffs. For Memphis, they could make franchise history once again as they could become the first Grizzlies team to win in the Western Conference Finals.
Tipoff is at 9 p.m. ET. Click here for the Spurs vs. Grizzles live radio stream.
