The Memphis Grizzlies beat up the Oklahoma City Thunder the day before on the road in the first game of their series just 36 hours after taking down the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in six games.

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The Grizzlies pulled out the win in a choppy performance for both teams following a three-day layoff since Game 2 with the Thunder beating them at their own game, dominating the boards and in the paint.

NPR: Grizzlies Take 2-1 Lead Beating Thunder 87-81

The referees were busy for much of the day, with the Clippers called for 26 fouls to the Thunder's 22 in a physical game that featured double technicals on Caron Butler and Kendrick Perkins for their verbal exchange and Ibaka's flagrant-1 foul on Griffin.

NPR: Thunder Holds Off Clippers To Win 108-104