Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies
5:00 PM ET, May 7, 2011
FedExForum, Memphis, TN
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Zach Randolph has never played this deep into the postseason, and he's quickly learned a crucial lesson on the importance of rest.
He scored a franchise playoff-best 31 points in ousting the San Antonio Spurs a week ago, and went for 34 as the Grizzlies opened their Western Conference semifinal series with a win in Oklahoma City. His shooting touch faltered just over 48 hours later, though, when Randolph hit 2 of 13 from the floor and finished with 15 points against the Thunder.
Oklahoma City won that game 111-102 to even the series at 1-1.
Randolph said Friday after practice that he thinks a three-day break before Saturday's game will help the Grizzlies' shooting. Marc Gasol was 3 of 9 for 13 points in Game 2.
"I think we got a rhythm. We came out today, ran through our plays, ran through their plays pretty good. Guys look like they have their legs up under them," Randolph said. "Hopefully, we'll be in rhythm. We'll be able to make some shots."
Memphis coach Lionel Hollins isn't worried about any carry over for Randolph or Gasol.
"They didn't struggle the last game really. They shot the ball a little bit poorly," Hollins said. "But they played their game. I don't worry about that stuff.
He scored a franchise playoff-best 31 points in ousting the San Antonio Spurs a week ago, and went for 34 as the Grizzlies opened their Western Conference semifinal series with a win in Oklahoma City. His shooting touch faltered just over 48 hours later, though, when Randolph hit 2 of 13 from the floor and finished with 15 points against the Thunder.
Oklahoma City won that game 111-102 to even the series at 1-1.
Randolph said Friday after practice that he thinks a three-day break before Saturday's game will help the Grizzlies' shooting. Marc Gasol was 3 of 9 for 13 points in Game 2.
"I think we got a rhythm. We came out today, ran through our plays, ran through their plays pretty good. Guys look like they have their legs up under them," Randolph said. "Hopefully, we'll be in rhythm. We'll be able to make some shots."
Memphis coach Lionel Hollins isn't worried about any carry over for Randolph or Gasol.
"They didn't struggle the last game really. They shot the ball a little bit poorly," Hollins said. "But they played their game. I don't worry about that stuff.
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