The San Antonio Spurs defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 106 - 74, in Game 1 of the Western Conference first - round playoffs Sunday at AT & T Center. The Spurs trailed for only about 25 seconds early in the game before they ran right passed the Grizzlies to a lopsided finish. They began to pull away late in the second quarter, closing out the half on a 90 run. The Spurs came out of the locker room after halftime in domination mode, as they out - scored the Grizzlies 33 - 14 in the third quarter, to build a 30 - point lead heading into the final quarter. The large deficit allowed coach Gregg Popovich to rest his starters and get some of his reserves valuable playoff minutes during the final quarter. Kawhi Leonard was the high - point man for San Antonio, with 20 points (8 - 13 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 1 - 1 FT) and also led the way defensively with four steals and three blocked shots, in 28 minutes of action. LaMarcus Aldridge totaled 17 points (8 - 15 FG, 1 - 1 FT), four rebounds and two blocks, in 27 minutes, while Tony Parker was solid at the point, with 15 points and six assists, in 20 minutes. The Spurs shot 52 percent from the field, including 44 percent from long range, and were solid at the free throw line, hitting 12 - 13. Recent addition, Kevin Martin made an impact in 12 minutes off the bench, with 10 points on 4 - 6 shooting, including 2 - 3 from distance. After a competitive start, the Grizzlies were not able to maintain the offensive proficiency necessary to compete with San Antonio's renown defense. Only two players scored in double digits for Memphis, including Vince Carter, who led the way with 16 points (6 - 7 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), along with three rebounds two assists and one block, in 19 minutes. Carter started the game at the shooting guard position, as opposed to Lance Stephenson, who came off the bench. Stephenson finished the game with 14 points (6 - 11 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal, in 28 minutes. The Grizzlies gave up 17 turnovers and shot only 39 percent from the field, as they were out - played in San Antonio. Game 2 will take place on Tuesday in San Antonio.
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