The Spurs jumped out to a 20-12 lead midway through the first quarter on a Danny Green three-pointer, and it was relatively smooth sailing from there on out.
But the NBA Champions just about held their nerve on Monday, eventually winning 117-111 thanks to a 37-point haul from Kyrie Irving as well as 27 points from Kevin Love and 25 from LeBron James.
The Cavs have never lost a play-off series in which they led 2-0 (12-0). I don't know how many we shot. I understand that. That's why I'm not going to complain about it. "We've gotta take care of the basketball". Rookie Thon Maker is getting more playing time as an energetic presence on defense, though veteran Greg Monroe is the better offensive option with his maneuverability in the paint and an ability to hit jumpers around the lane. Nineteen turnovers for 24 points. However Smith's replacement, Iman Shumpert, impressed from the bench with five points.
"This team has character, besides the talent and the desire to win", Spurs center Pau Gasol said. And we understand that.
Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale just had a rant for the ages, calling out the awful officiating in Game 2 of the San Antonio Spurs v Grizzlies Playoff series.
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Game 3 of the Grizzlies-Spurs first-round Western Conference series will be Thursday in Memphis.
The fine is due to Fizdale's public criticism of the officiating of the April 17th game. The Grizzlies only managed 15 free throws collectively as a team. Forward Tony Allen also remains out with a right calf injury for the Grizzlies, and Memphis Coach David Fizdale is still unsure if Allen will return in the opening round.
Memphis played its typical style, but the free throws didn't come despite 35 shot attempts in the lane. "They shot 11 times in the paint and had 23 free-throws", he said. We don't get the respect that these guys deserve because (point guard) Mike Conley doesn't go insane, he has class and just plays the game, but I'm not going to let them treat us that way. "Explain it to me".
Fizdale was pleased with his team's effort, but says they were ultimately undone by unfair officiating. You have to get your team going, and you do it whichever way is necessary, I guess. "That's unacceptable. That was unprofessional". "We don't get the respect that these guys deserve because Mike Conley doesn't go insane, he has class and he just plays the game".
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