Saturday, May 07, 2011

NBA Playoffs: Grizzlies Overcome Double-Digit Deficit To Take 2-1 Series Lead; Celtics Get First Win Over Heat

Two more NBA Playoff games were contested on Saturday.


Western Conference:


At Memphis:


Zach Randolph scored 21 points and grabbed a franchise-record 21 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 16-point deficit and defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in game three of their conference semifinal series.  The Grizzlies now lead the series two games to one.


Eastern Conference:


At Boston:


Kevin Garnett scored 28 points and pulled in 18 rebounds while Rajon Rondo, dislocated elbow, bad back and all, had a pair of one-armed baskets in the fourth quarter and contributed 11 assists as the Boston Celtics took game three of their conference semifinal series with the Miami Heat 97-81 at home to cut the Miami series advantage to two games to one.

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