Not going down without a fight.
The surprising playoff run by the Memphis Grizzlies continues as they rallied back to force a rubber match against the OKC Thunder back at Oklahoma in a game that will decide who faces the well rested Dallas Mavericks in the West Finals after their 95-83 victory last night in front of the rowdy Memphis crowd.
Zach Randolph erupted for 30 points and 13 rebounds after struggling badly the previous games due to the smothering defense by the Thunder. The Grizzlies' game plan of starting OJ Mayo worked wonders for them as the spacing improved in the offensive end.
The leading scorer in the NBA Kevin Durant, was held to just 11 points, his lowest output since scoring six points in 8 minutes back in February 27 2009.
Russell Westbrook led OKC with 27 points but they relinquished a 54-41 lead just before halftime and got outscored 51-29 in the second half leading to this blown opportunity to close out the series.
Game 7 in Oklahoma will be the first Game 7 in the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs.
