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| The Oklahoma City Thunder Look To Even the Series Against the Memphis Grizzlies |
In game one, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 62 points Sunday, but it paled in comparison to the paint-dominating combination of 54 points and 23 rebounds from the Memphis frontline of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol. The Grizzlies stole homecourt advantage by being the aggressors at both ends of the court. Memphis also scored 52 points in the paint. Oklahoma City opened the Western Conference semifinals with an error-filled 13-point loss at home Sunday. Game 2 is back at Oklahoma City on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City hadn't played since Wednesday, with Memphis only about 36 hours removed from eliminating San Antonio. Was rust an issue for the Thunder in Sunday afternoon's Game 1 loss? Durant did note that the Grizzlies played with a great sense of urgency. Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph combined for 54 points and 23 rebounds for Memphis. Their Thunder counterparts, Kendrick Perkins and Serge Ibaka, managed 18 points and 17 boards. Oklahoma City committed 18 turnovers compared to seven for the Grizzlies. Memphis also won the battle of the boards 45-42. Grizzlies' big men Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph were particularly effective against the Thunder frontline of Kendrick Perkins and Serge Ibaka. Coach Brooks said his team is ready to make the adjustments needed for the second game. The Thunder will not take the Grizzlies, lightly in game two and will come out playing to win. Play on the Oklahoma City Thunder Bet the NBA Playoffs at BetPhoenix This online sportsbook has the best odds and wagering opportunities in the NBA playoffs all the way up to the NBA Championship.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first game of the series. The Grizzlies were known for their tough play, but the Thunder did not expect to lose.