The Memphis Grizzlies, having lost home-court advantage will attempt for redemption after blowing a huge lead in the series opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Memphis don’t have the luxury to fall into a 2-0 hole when it hosts the Grizzlies on Wednesday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series.
The Grizzlies growled their way to lead as many as 27 points and entered the fourth quarter with a 21-point cushion, tying a playoff record for the largest blown lead in the postseason.
Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies
When: 9:00 PM ET, Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennesse
The Grizzlies opened as 6.5-point favorites on average over several online sports book sites. Bet on NBA now and make use of the picks provided, don’t forget to check the lines at Sportsbook.com and other online sports book sites for comparison.
Los Angeles Clippers
Caron Butler has been out for four to six weeks due to a broken hand, the event had underscored the importance of getting reserve swingman Nick Young in a midseason trade with the Washington Wizards. Young was sensational down the stretch in Game 1, burying three 3-pointers in a 60 second span and finishing with a team-high 19 points. That matched his season-high output since joining the Clippers. Los Angeles head coach Vinny Del Negro said he may start veteran Bobby Simmons in place of Butler and keep Young in his role as sixth man.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies played like gladiators for three quarters before the fall and must now overcome the emotional wreckage of a loss that center Marc Gasol admitted was “heart breaking.” Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins made a somewhat curious choice to start Zach Randolph, who came off the bench in 20 f the final 24 games after missing 2 ½ months with a torn medial collateral ligament.
Last season’s playoff hero, Randolph only managed to score six points on 3-of-13 shooting. Memphis went 37-17 with Marreese Speighs in the starting lineup and 23-14 while Randolph was left on the sides. With Randolph on a reserve post, the bench averaged a shade over 36 points per game.
Things to take note before you bet on NBA with this game:
PG Chris Paul led the Clippers and they had a league-high 14 regular-season wins when trailing by at least 10 points.
The Grizzlies dropped three of four meetings with the Clippers this season and had its 11 game home winning streak snapped.
NBA Basketball Predictions: Grizzlies 96, Clippers 92
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