SAS (1) @ MEM (5) – Game 4
The Spurs beat the Grizzlies on the road to complete a 4-0 sweep and advance to the NBA Finals for a chance to win their 5th title, after a 6 year absence from the Finals.
Tony Parker scored a season-high 37pts on 15-of-21 field goals. Memphis’ Quincy Pondexter scored a team-high 22pts (a career high) off the bench, with 18pts coming in the second half.
The Spurs became the first team to sweep in a conference finals since 2003 (Nets beat Pistons 4-0). The Spurs have won 6 straight playoff games, eliminating Memphis by beating them 2 times on the road, Memphis’ only 2 home playoff losses. The Grizzlies, coming off their best season ever, are swept by the Spurs again, who first swept the Grizzlies in the first playoffappearance in 2004. The aged Spurs team now have plenty of rest (June 6) before playing the winner of the Miami/Indiana series.
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