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San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies ONLINE LIVE STREAM: NBA Playoffs 2013, Game 1 Western Conference Finals / Watch and Listen Here
The San Antonio Spurs beat the youthful Golden State Warriors last night 94-82, clinching a spot against the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference finals. Game 1 is set for Sunday night, in San Antonio at 2:30 central time on ABC.
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Though the Golden State Warriors had fight and excellent perimeter shooting, it seems Steph Curry and his teammates lacked experience in big games. They also lacked size. Tim Duncan will have a much tougher time in the paint against Zach Randolph and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol.
Something else the Warriors lacked was perimeter defense. Players like Mike Conley and Tony Allen will help neutralize Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli.
On paper, I like the Grizzlies to win. But with hall-of-fame coaches and players like Greg Popovich and Tim Duncan, experience can never be underestimated. If the Spurs can get periphery players like Danny Green, Matt Bonner or Kawhi Leonard in a rhythm, Memphis won't have a chance.
The defensive-minded Grizzlies have only allowed an average of 89.4 points per game in the 2013 playoffs, while the Spurs have allowed 96.6. However the shoot heavy spurs have scored an average of 103.0 to the Grizzlies 93.4
Besides game 1 all of the matchups will air on ESPN. Here'a TV schedule for the No.2 San Antonio Spurs vs. No. 5 Memphis Grizzlies:
Game 1 in San Antonio: Sunday, May 19, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 2 in San Antonio: Tuesday, May 21, 9, ESPN
Game 3 in Memphis: Saturday, May 25, 9, ESPN
Game 4 in Memphis: Monday, May 27, 9, ESPN
Game 5 in San Antonio: Wednesday, May 29, 9, ESPN
Game 6 in Memphis: Friday, May 31, 9, ESPN
Game 7 in San Antonio: Sunday, June 2, 9, ESPN
For more info on the NBA 2013 Playoffs go to ESPN, ESPN Scoreboard or NBA.com