2011 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Outplays Oklahoma City Wins Game One by 13

Rick Gillispie
Zach Randolph scored 34 points to lead five Memphis players in double figures as the #8 seed Grizzlies defeated Oklahoma City 114-101 on the road.

Marc Gasol(20 points),Mike Conley(15 points), Tony Allen(12 points) and Shane Battier(11 points) joined Randolph in double figures as Memphis shot 50% as a team.

Memphis controlled the game from the start with a balanced attack that saw them attack every board and score 52 points in the paint for the game.

Kevin Durant scored 33 to lead Oklahoma City while Russell Westbrook scored 29 points. The Thunder had 18 turnovers compared to seven for Memphis.

Memphis takes control of the home court advantage just like the did in the San Antonio series. Memphis bench outscored the Thunder 27 to 16.

Game Two will be on Tuesday with the Thunder needing the win.

Published by Rick Gillispie

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