The Grizzlies could have closed out the Thunder at home, but Oklahoma City jumped on them from the start and rolled to a 20-point victory. Now, Memphis must play Game 7 on the road Saturday without scoring leader Zach Randolph.
- Associated Press
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Mike Miller (13) as he shoots in the first quarter of Game 7 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) in the first quarter of Game 7 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 3, 2014.
May 3, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) fight for a loose ball during the first quarter in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. (Alonzo J. Adams-USA TODAY Sports).
May 3, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Ashley Whitworth of Oklahoma City shows her support prior to action between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. (Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports).
May 3, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) celebrates with fans at the end of the game against the Atlanta Hawks in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana won 92-80. (Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports).
May 3, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) and forward David West (21) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana won 92-80. (Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports).
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 3: Indiana Pacers cheerleaders perform during a timeout against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2014 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 3: George Hill #3 and Paul George #24 of the Indiana Pacers react against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2014 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
May 4, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Devon Harris (20) drives with help from center DeJuan Blair (45) against San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (center) in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. (Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports).
May 4, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw (33) in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. (Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports).
May 4, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) and Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. (Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports).
May 4, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) reacts against the San Antonio Spurs in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. (Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports).