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NBA Playoffs: Spurs vs. Grizzlies Game 1 recap, full highlights

By Charles Rahrig V

Apr 17, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) dribbles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50, left) during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) dribbles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50, left) during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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The San Antonio Spurs started the playoffs with a huge win at home against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1.

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The San Antonio Spurs believe they are the best team in the NBA and feel that they are going to win the NBA Championship this season. With the banged up Memphis Grizzlies being the Spurs first-round opponent, San Antonio wasted no time with the Grizzlies on Sunday night.

The Grizzlies held tough early on, but just like the Spurs always do, they began to wear the Grizzlies and their limited roster down in the second quarter. Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge were setting the pace on offense and both found themselves with double-digit points in limited minutes.

Tony Park sparked the back court with 15 points and 6 assists and set the Spurs’ next generation up for their points. By the time the first half was over, the game was trending toward a blowout.

In the third quarter, the Spurs finished the Grizzlies off for good so that their guys could get rest on the floor. Tim Duncan was able to rest the rest of the evening after anchoring the middle and picking up several boards.

The Grizzlies tried their hardest to hang, but without their best players, there was just no one that could provide the offensive spark to keep them in it. Vince Carter and Lance Stephenson would lead the Grizzlies in scoring.

In the fourth quarter, the Spurs would extend their blowout and the fans would go wild as they got their playoffs off to a hot start.

Full Highlights

Three Stars

3. Tim Duncan

Duncan was in rare form defensively. He battled hard with Zach Randolph and was the anchor the Spurs needed. He finished with 7 points and 11 rebounds.

2. LaMarcus Aldridge

Playing in his first playoff game as a member of the Spurs, Aldridge was efficient with 17 points and 4 rebounds.

1. Kawhi Leonard

The man that’s been setting the tone all year for the Spurs ended the night with 20 points.

Betting Odds

San Antonio was favored by 17 points coming into the game. Despite the large spread, the Spurs had no trouble covering.

What’s Next?

The two teams will meet again in San Antonio for Game 2 on Tuesday.

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