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NBA: Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:20:03 MDT

NBA: Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener

By JEFF LATZKE The Associated Press

Updated May 20, 2013 12:20AM MDT

San Antonio • Tony Parker posted 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points, and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday. The Spurs avoided a repeat of their Game 1 loss when the teams met two years ago in the first round. The Grizzlies went on to knock San Antonio out of the playoffs as the top seed that time. San Antonio raced out to a 17-point lead in the first quarter, then came up with a response w...

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NBA: Grizzlies try to extend best playoff run vs. Spurs

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:42:08 MDT

NBA: Grizzlies try to extend best playoff run vs. Spurs

By Teresa M. Walker The Associated Press

Updated May 18, 2013 11:42PM MDT

Memphis, Tenn. • On the best playoff run in their short history, the Memphis Grizzlies refuse to be satisfied with just reaching their first Western Conference final. The San Antonio Spurs? Well, they know time is running out for a team that has done so very much in the NBA playoffs yet last celebrated a championship in 2007. Blowing a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals a year ago to Oklahoma City has driven the Spurs since training camp, and now they are back with Game 1 on Sunday agains...

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5A boys’ soccer: Copper Hills shuts out Hunter

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:29 MDT

5A boys’ soccer: Copper Hills shuts out Hunter

By Tony Jones The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 18, 2013 12:02AM MDT

West Valley City • The Copper Hills boys’ soccer team battled youth and inexperience all season. It’s hard to tell now. The Grizzlies are back in the Class 5A state semifinals for the second consecutive year. A 2-0 victory over Hunter cemented the process. As a result, the Grizzlies will advance to the final four at Woods Cross High, where they will face Bingham. “It hasn’t always been easy for us this year,” Copper Hills coach Eddie Moura said. “We’ve had to deal with a lot. But this team has s...

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5A softball: Copper Hills sophomore handles Davis

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:33 MDT

5A softball: Copper Hills sophomore handles Davis

By Aaron Falk The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 11:48PM MDT

Kaysville • Copper Hills pitcher Payten Davies had been nervous as she stepped into the circle for her first playoff start two days earlier. But the sophomore looked like a seasoned vet when her coached called upon her again Thursday. Davies pitched a complete game, giving up a single run to help Copper Hills roll over Davis 5-1 in the second round of the Class 5A state softball tournament. Grizzlies coach Jentry Johnson said she “went with my gut” in giving Davies the nod for a second consecuti...

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5A softball: Clayson carries Copper Hills past Lehi

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:51:58 MDT

5A softball: Clayson carries Copper Hills past Lehi

By Eric Butler Special to The Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 06:51PM MDT

West Jordan • Copper Hills senior catcher Ashley Clayson had a prime vantage point as teammate Payten Davies pitched the Grizzlies to a 3-0 victory in the opening round of the Class 5A state softball playoffs. Oh, she had more than a little to do with all three runs as well. All in all, it was a good day for Clayson and Copper Hills on Tuesday as the Grizzlies held back Lehi to advance in the winners bracket. “It feels good,” Clayson said. “We came out swinging the bats the way we were supposed ...

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Memphis pushes Thunder to brink

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:49:52 MDT

Memphis pushes Thunder to brink

By Teresa m. walker The Associated Press

Updated May 14, 2013 01:49PM MDT

Memphis, Tenn. • The Grizzlies are proving they know how to grab an advantage and hold onto it this postseason. Tony Allen scored on a driving layup to open overtime and the Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-97 Monday night to push the defending Western Conference champions to the edge of elimination. The Grizzlies shook off a first half in which they couldn’t hit shots and the Thunder seemingly couldn’t miss in building their largest lead in this series at 17 points. But the Griz...

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Kragthorpe: Memphis Grizzlies the model for Jazz’s makeover

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:49:52 MDT

Kragthorpe: Memphis Grizzlies the model for Jazz’s makeover

By kurt kragthorpe Tribune Columnist

Updated May 14, 2013 01:49PM MDT

Here in Jazzland, amid the search for signs of hope that the hometown franchise can return to a competitive playoff level after three disappointing seasons, the makeup of the NBA’s conference semifinalists offers some encouragement. Memphis, Indiana, San Antonio and Oklahoma City represent four of the league’s six other smallest markets, and they’re all winning games in the second round of the playoffs. Another common thread: Earl Watson formerly played for three of those teams. That’s not nece...

NBA playoffs: Gasol, Grizzlies take 2-1 lead vs. Thunder

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:08:36 MDT

NBA playoffs: Gasol, Grizzlies take 2-1 lead vs. Thunder

By Teresa M. Walker The Associated Press

Updated May 12, 2013 06:08PM MDT

Memphis, Tenn. • The Memphis Grizzlies call it grit and grind, and it got them through another ugly game. Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies held off Oklahoma City 87-81 Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in this Western Conference semifinal. Gasol scored 16 in the second half as Memphis remained unbeaten at home in the postseason. The Grizzlies pulled out the win in a choppy performance for both teams following a three-da...

NBA playoffs: Grizzlies edge Thunder, even series

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:05:12 MDT

NBA playoffs: Grizzlies edge Thunder, even series

By Jeff Latzke The Associated Press

Updated May 8, 2013 12:05AM MDT

Oklahoma City • The Memphis Grizzlies wouldn’t let Kevin Durant come through in the clutch for the second straight time. This was Mike Conley’s time to shine. Conley scored 26 points and fueled a late Memphis run as the Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-93 on Tuesday night to gain home-court advantage in the Western Conference semifinals. Conley hit a 3-pointer from the left wing with 1:58 left to put the Grizzlies ahead to stay and spark a string of 10 straight Memphis points. The Gri...