NBA ROUNDUP Monday's other playoff game
Spurs 87, Grizzlies 70
SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio went on a 14-0 run early in the final period, and its defense held Memphis without a field goal for nearly 11 minutes. The Spurs lead the series 2 games to none. Tony Parker led San Antonio with 27 points, and Tim Duncan scored 14 of his 23 in the second half. Robert Horry added 14 points for the Spurs, who shut down Pau Gasol in the second half to win their 13th straight game. Game 3 is Thursday night at Memphis. Memphis, which trailed by 11 at halftime, made its push to open the third quarter. Mike Miller, held scoreless in Game 1, scored nine quick points, and a pair of free throws by Stromile Swift cut the difference to 55-54. Robert Horry made two 3-pointers and a putback, and Parker hit his fourth 3-pointer to put the Spurs ahead 68-59 after three quarters. Memphis didn't get its next basket until Bonzi Wells had a putback with 5:02 remaining in the game to make it 82-62.
-- Associated Press
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